3-star Elite 11 finalist Ross Bowers committed to Cal on an ESPNU broadcast Tuesday evening from The Opening in Beaverton, Oregon. Along with the nationally televised commitment came an outpouring of reaction on Twitter.
Here's a quick look at the reactions his commitment garnered from scouts, media, Cal players, and more.
THE COMMIT
Ross Bowers, Elite 11 finalist, new Cal commit
Been a Journey this week, but could not be happier! #GoBEARS #Elite11 pic.twitter.com/rRDrFoeP6P— Ross Bowers (@R_Bowers12) July 9, 2014
THE MEDIA
Paul Myerberg, USA Today college football writer
Elite 11 QB Ross Bowers commits to Cal. Good get. Coaches here high on him.— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) July 9, 2014
Jeremy Crabtree, ESPN.com RecruitingNation senior writer
QB Ross Bowers (@R_Bowers12) should be nice piece for @CALCoachDykes to sell to prospects with on trail. It'll help with RB/WRs. #TheOpening— Jeremy Crabtree (@jeremycrabtree) July 9, 2014
Tyler Donohue, BleacherReport national college football recruiting writer
The Pac-12 picks up another outstanding quarterback. Ross Bowers just shared he's committed to Cal. I think he'll surprise a lot of people.— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) July 9, 2014
Erik McKinney, ESPN.com Pac-12 recruiting writer
Elite 11 QB Ross Bowers commits to Cal. Golden Bears get their quarterback, hope it builds momentum on the trail— Erik McKinney (@EMcKinneyESPN) July 9, 2014
CAL PLAYERS
Jared Goff, QB
Congrats @R_Bowers12 on the commitment! Welcome to family! #GoBears— Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) July 9, 2014
Luke Rubenzer, QB
Congrats to @R_Bowers12 😎 welcome to the squad bruh 🙌— Luke Skywalker (@lukerubenzer7) July 9, 2014
CAL COMMITS
Austin Aaron, WR
Congrats to my future QB on committing to Cal🐻😍🏈 @R_Bowers12 #BearRaid— Austin Aaron (@austin__aaron) July 9, 2014
AND FINALLY...
@_DarrenH
Ross Bowers --- Ro Bo --- RoBoBear. "Dead or alive, you're coming with me...to the Rose Bowl." Half Man, Half Bear, All QB. #Cal #GoBears— TrailerBear (@_DarrenH) July 9, 2014