Great Scott!

Overheard from a USC athletic department staff member: "Eric Scott is going a great job. He is really helping them."

Scott, 32, is entering his first season as UCLA’s wide receivers coach, so why the fuss? Because of his impact in recruiting. Prior to joining the UCLA football staff as an intern for the 2006 season, he had seven years as an assistant coach at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, in the heart of the South Los Angeles-area talent base.

It’s no secret that Scott made an immediate impact, especially with Parade All-American defensive tackle Brian Price and PrepStar "Dream Team" tailback Raymond Carter, both from Crenshaw. In addition, he’s been deeply involved in recruiting seniors-to-be wide receiver Kemonte Bateman from Crenshaw (four-star per Rivals.com), Dorsey safety Rahim Moore (four star), Johnathon Franklin (three star), Leuzinger linebacker Uona Kavienga (four star) and others.

Scott, a Crenshaw grad, played wide receiver at UCLA from 1995-97, catching 27 passes for 372 yards. He’s now catching talent for his alma mater. USC has noticed.