College Football Capital Gains Tom Lemming's on the recruiting road again. Lobbyists aren't the only people looking to sway opinion in the D.C. area. Recruiters descending on area prospects will find the talent level down a bit in Maryland, but Virginia's Class of 2004 is loaded on both sides of the ball, writes Tom Lemming. • Lemming: N. Florida | S. Florida • 2003 Recruiting Road Trip • Top 25: OG/C | OT | WR | RB | QB | TE • Top 25: DE | DT | ILB | OLB | CB | S				Men's College Basketball Big Time Dwight Howard dominated in Las Vegas. The Atlanta Celtics, led by dominating center Dwight Howard, entered the Big Time Tournament as the favorite and walked away with the title. However, that wasn't the only story, as a host of talented players put on a show in Vegas. • ABCD: The duel | Howard's end | Raves • ABCD: Big surprise | On guard | New focus • Nike Camp buzz: Monday | Sunday • Next big thing | Virginia's for hoops lovers
A top Class of 2003 DL is headed to Rutgers, while Georgia received a pledge from one of the nation's top 2004 QBs.				DePaul and Mississippi picked up commits from swing players, while Nebraska signed a guard.
TOP 5 OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS FOR 2004 PLAYER POS HT/WT ST 1. Chris Patterson LB 6-4, 230 IL Undecided 2. Rory Johnson LB 6-1, 215 MS Undecided 3. Robert Ayers LB 6-3, 225 SC Undecided 4. Sekeli Faaeteete LB 6-1, 210 CA Undecided 5. Tyrell Sales LB 6-4, 230 PA Undecided				TOP 5 PLAYERS FOR 2004 PLAYER POS HT/WT ST 1. Sebastian Telfair PG 6-0 NY Undecided 2. Dwight Howard C 6-10 GA Undecided 3. Shaun Livingston G 6-6 IL Undecided 4. Rudy Gay F 6-7 MD Undecided 5. Marvin Williams F 6-8 WA North Carolina
MORE FROM ESPN.com Hodge: Jersey shore One of the top DLs in the Class of 2003 is headed to Rutgers, while Nebraska picked up a Class of 2004 QB pledge.   Hodge: Dawgs collar QB Georgia received a pledge from one of the nation's top QBs, which gives the Bulldogs four top 150 commitments.   Hodge: Spartans grab receivers Michigan State picked up commitments from a couple of receivers, while a DB pledged to Georgia Tech.   Hodge: OU, FSU corral top QBs The Sooners and 'Noles picked up pledges from top QBs, while Georgia and Miami also received top commits.   Hodge: Buckeyes bag another A top DB prospect committed to the Buckeyes, while Nebraska and USC also picked up pledges.   More News & Features				MORE FROM ESPN.com Hodge: Swing away DePaul and Mississippi picked up commits from swing players, while Nebraska signed a guard.   Hodge: Coast to coast Rutgers picked up a pledge from a Michigan forward, while a California guard committed to USC.   Hodge: Dayton gets a Plummer High scoring forward Norman Plummer picked Dayton, while Minnesota received good news on its top recruit.   Hodge: On guard Class of 2004 guards committed to Villanova and Richmond, while Gonzaga will get a guard transfer.   Hodge: Trump for Tigers A top 100 prospect from Missouri decided to stay home and play for the Tigers.   More News & Features

CHATTER BOX "This year it's USC in the West. Texas in Big 12 country. Michigan over Ohio State and Notre Dame in the Midwest. Penn State in the East, but BC and Pitt are coming on strong. The most fighting is in ACC country, where there are great recruiting battles between UVa and Virginia Tech and UNC and NC State. None of them give an inch. In the Deep South, the 'Canes were the rage last year, but it is split between Florida, Miami and Tennessee this year."      -- ESPN.com's Tom Lemming on who the Class of 2004 is talking about May 27 chat wrap: Tom Lemming answers your recruiting questions

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