Recruiting talk

I spoke to UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel recently about recruiting, and how it appeared the Bruins were taking on a more national approach rather than focusing so much energy in Southern California.
He said part of the reason this year it seems like that is because it is not a great year for talent in SoCal, especially along the line of scrimmage, where UCLA needs lots of help.
"If we could do it without leaving Southern California, that would be great,'' Neuheisel said. "However, I think UCLA is also a national name, and I think it is important we recruit some places outside of this area. We're working hard to drum up some guys abroad. That's what going on. This is an anomaly because usually you can get all the players you need in state."
Neuheisel also said his days as a player and assistant coach at UCLA suggest the Bruins can recruit on a national scope.
"We were able to carry the day often in recruiting,'' Neuheisel said. "I just believe we can do it. We have to go out and see what exactly can be done. But the key is not so much you go and get returns on it, but to make sure the guys you get can play."
Neuheisel said he still wanted no more than "30 percent" of a recruiting class to be from out of SoCal.