No Palelei at ASU this fall
June 29th, 2007, 1:55 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Dan Zeiger
Po’u Palelei
Massive offensive lineman Po’u Palelei, considered a potential contributor for Arizona State as a true freshman, did not qualify academically and will spend the fall at Mesa Community College, Scout.com is reporting.
“Because of my grades and my test score, I’m (going to) grayshirt and take classes at Mesa Community College,” the 6-foot-5, 335-pound Palelei told the Web site. “I’m taking three classes there, and as long as I get at least all ‘B’s in those courses and get a good score on my test, I’ll be on scholarship at ASU in the spring.”
Palelei — a product of Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, Nev., who was a 2006 U.S. Army All-American — is the highest-rated of the five offensive linemen the Sun Devils signed in February. Urgency was not necessary with Palelei, however, as the offensive line is one of ASU’s deepest positions.
Two other 2007 recruits, cornerback Omar Bolden and defensive end James Brooks, have been spending their summer working to secure eligibility. If he makes the grade, Bolden figures to make a push to start at the CB spot opposite Justin Tryon.
As for the ‘08 recruiting class, ASU is still awaiting word from quarterback Sean Renfree of Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep. Renfree, believed to be the Sun Devils’ top QB target, is reportedly also considering Georgia Tech, Oregon State and Stanford.
