The Best of Recruiting on Throwbacks

Everybody dreams of the red carpet treatment that is being recruited as a Division I athlete, and our own Matt Leinart and so many of our Throwbacks guests did just that. Of course, those legendary stories are some of their favorites to tell, and on Throwbacks they pull no punches. From Nick Saban’s ability to predict the future to Mark Ingram, to the running back the GOAT Barry Sanders idolized on his recruiting visit to Oklahoma and so much more. Those moments plus LeSean McCoy being brought to tears thinking about a coach that took a chance on him, plus where weather factored into Matt’s decision making as a California kid and so much more on a special Throwbacks episode.   A big thank you to our sponsors:  **BetMGM**: Make It Legendary. Please gamble responsibly. Download the BetMGM App to get started.  **Uncrustables**: Uncrustables sandwiches are ready from your fridge!    New episodes of Throwbacks drop every Thursday. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all podcast platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social @ThrowbacksShow on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and to engage with the guys & the Throwbacks community. (http://throwbacksshow.com/)      - 00:00 Show open <!--THE END--> - 02:00 Who Matt recruiting to USC <!--THE END--> - 03:13 Matt’s Oklahoma recruiting trip <!--THE END--> - 08:25 Did weather impact Matt’s college choice? <!--THE END--> - 10:27 Nick Saban recruiting Mark Ingram <!--THE END--> - 12:14 Barry Sanders’ Oklahoma State recruiting trip <!--THE END--> - 13:40 The Bush Push was Evan Turner’s Notre Dame recruiting trip <!--THE END--> - 15:42 Why LeSean McCoy chose Pitt <!--THE END--> - 19:22 Why Shawne Merriman stayed home with Maryland <!--THE END--> - 23:43 Michael Redd picked Ohio State over Michigan <!--THE END--> - 24:55 Mark Ingram’s recruiting parties were legendary <!--THE END--> - 30:02 Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo, Kevin Love and Mike Beasley took all the money during Evan Turner’s recruiting <!--THE END--> - 32:27 LeSean McCoy’s favorite recruiting visits <!--THE END--> - 34:09 Why Greg Olsen left Notre Dame for Miami <!--THE END--> - 37:20 Arian Foster wants to know how much money Matt made at USC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices