Football: Oh-so-close for Bruins in Scott Sweepstakes

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Darrell Scott from St. Bonaventure, one of the nation’s top-rated running backs, chose Colorado over Texas.

UCLA surprisingly became a last-minute possibility for the all-state running back who gained more than 7,500 yards in his career.

‘The decision came down to Monday, and I was very much tempted by UCLA,’ Scott told The Times. ‘I just didn’t have enough time to establish a relationship with the coaching staff. I probably would have gone there if I did.’

Scott has been one of California’s best running backs since rushing for nearly 2,000 yards as a sophomore, then surpassing 3,100 yards and scoring 46 touchdowns as a junior.

‘I just thought Colorado was a good fit,’ Scott said while making his announcement on ESPNU.

-- Eric Sondheimer