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Outstanding running back Jason Scales of West Des Moines-Valley, Ia., has chosen Iowa State over Iowa. Scales, who rushed for 2109 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior, also considered Kansas and Northwestern.

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Northwestern has commitments from defensive lineman Kevin Mims of The Woodlands, Tex., and tight end Ryan Cibulka of Roselle-Lake Park, Ill.

Big 12 Verbal List
Texas A&M pledged linebacker/defensive lineman Mark Young of Mount Pleasant, Tex.

Missouri pledged athlete/quarterback Julius Densmore of East St. Louis, Ill. The Tigers recently gained linebacker/running back Aaron O'Neal of Creve Coeur-Parkway North, Mo., over Minnesota.

Colorado pledged receiver/athlete Charlie Sherman of Sacramento-Foothill, Cal.

Offensive lineman Doug Smith of Houston-Jones, Tex., has given a commitment to Oklahoma State over Arkansas, Purdue, Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

Big East Verbal List

ACC Verbal List
Duke added offensive lineman Fred Roland of Hephzibah, Ga. The Blue Devils recently gained offensive lineman Rob Schirmann of Cincinnati-Anderson, Ohio.

SEC Verbal List
Mississippi has pledged linebacker/defensive lineman Jazz Johnson of Gadsden-Litchfield Academy, Ala., over Mississippi State and South Carolina.

Conf-USA Verbal List

MAC Verbal List
Bowling Green has offensive lineman Brandon Curtis of Springfield-Springfield South, Ohio.

Kent State gained offensive lineman Shawn Donaldson and linebacker David Filippi, both from Dover, Ohio.

WAC Verbal List

Pac-10 Verbal List
Washington State added linebacker/defensive lineman Jed Collins of Mission Viejo, Cal., over Wyoming and Utah. The Cougars recently gained defensive lineman Colin Donovan of Superior, Mont.

Arizona has commitments from tight end Justin Walsh of Laguna Hills, Cal., over Wyoming and Colorado State; and defensive lineman Chris Wilson of San Clemente, Cal.

Mountain West Verbal List

Check out the updated lists of Top 150 Prospects and Super Prospects. Where are the top Class 2004 quarterbacks headed? List.

Class 2004 Football Database
* Seach the early list of over 2700 Prospects.
* Search the database to find Commitments for your favorite Schools and Conferences.
*Football Signing Periods: Midyear JC Transfers (Dec. 17-Jan. 15) and Regular (Feb. 4-Apr. 1).
* Check out the database for prospects in your Home State
* Lists of Top 150 Prospects/Super Prospects:
Top 150: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DL | LB | DB.
Super Prospects: QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DL | LB | DB.

Football Commitments/Signings:
OCSN: Main Recruiting Page.
Class 2005: Database
Class 2004: Database/Top Prospects/Conference.
Class 2003: Database/Top Prospects/Conference/Top Classes.
Class 2002: Database/Top Prospects/Conference/Top Classes.
Class 2001: Database/Top Prospects/Conference/Top Classes.
Class 2000: Database/Top Prospects/Top Classes.
Class 1999: Database/Top Prospects/Top Classes.
Class 1998: Database.
Class 1997: Database.

Bill Hodge is the executive editor and director of recruiting coverage at CollegeSports.com. For daily columns on prospects, commitments and signings, plus databases, go to CollegeSports.com's Recruiting Page.

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