OC Varsity » Josh Samuelks http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com High school sports talk by the staff of the Orange County Register Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:09:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en-us hourly 1 Water polo recruiting: Samuels to say no to traditional powers? http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/02/recruiting-shocker-samuels-to-say-no-to-mpsf/22576/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/02/recruiting-shocker-samuels-to-say-no-to-mpsf/22576/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:28:58 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=22576 Villa Park water polo standout Josh Samuels says he has scheduled recruiting trips to reigning NCAA champion USC, Cal and UCLA this month but also wants to visit a little lesser known program that I believe should not be discounted in the battle to land the nation's No. 1 recruit.

Yes, The Register's 2008 player of the year is very much interested in LMU, whose roster includes his brother and former VP standout, Albert.

Santa Barbara is still alive in the race but from talking to Samuels, it appears that it has come down to USC, Cal, UCLA and LMU.

Why should water polo fans not overlook LMU when it comes to Josh Samuels. Check out his quote from the senior about LMU:

"The whole history of the program is a little different (but) the direction they're going is the same as everyone else. They don't want to lose anymore. ... That (attitude is) good news."

Samuels also said this, "For me to pick a school, I need to see how I gel with the teammates. ... The only team I know I like, because I actually know all the guys through my brother, is LMU. I need to see where I fit in with everyone else."

Man, if Samuels lands at LMU, and brings a few recruits with him, collegiate water polo could be in for a change. This kid is a difference maker.

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