Florida Football Recruiting: 2012 National Signing Day Open Thread
by Andy Hutchins on Feb 1, 2012 9:05 AM EST
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Florida's 2012 National Signing Day could be a truly rollicking ride, with Florida still in it for a number of five-star prospects and still in the race for the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, somehow. Use this post, which will be stuck to the top of Alligator Army all day, as your NSD open thread, and this schedule of commitments as your guide. (Times and broadcast information via CBS Sports' Eye on Recruiting, Rivals, and the Orlando Sentinel's Swamp Things.)
All times are Eastern, and we'll also be updating this post with both news of commitments and current commits sending along their National Letters of Intent. You can watch ESPN's NSD coverage via ESPN3.com.
- 9:15 a.m., ESPNU: Josh Harvey-Clemons, OLB, considering Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami
- 9:50 a.m. ESPNU: Tracy Howard, CB, considering Florida, Florida State, Miami
- 10 a.m., Brighthouse Sports Network: Dante Fowler, DT/DE, considering Florida, Florida State
- 11:00 a.m.: Leonard Williams, DE, considering Florida, USC
- Noon, ESPNU: Nelson Agholor, ATH/WR, considering Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame, USC
- 2:00 p.m.: Avery Young, OT, considering Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Miami
- 4:00 p.m.: Kyle Murphy, OL, considering Florida, Oregon, Stanford, USC
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No upsets as of this post
if you’ve seen the commit list then you’ve seen the signed list minus a few names who haven’t faxed in LOIs yet.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 9:11 AM EST reply actions
hope we can pull some magic
this guy claims we’re not getting any of the outstanding recruits!
In all kinds of weather...
Story on Harvey-Clemons will be up shortly folks. He picked UGA over Gators and others.
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yeah I just saw that, made me sick
"Courage is being scared to death but saddlein up anyway"
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Me to. I thought it was going to come down to us and FSU. Damnit. And those boys FSU are bringing in on their D-Line….Just wow.
That’s alright. We had a similar thing in 2010. Let them do their thing. Apparently, don’t discount Fowler just yet…
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yeah I did not realize they had those kind of commits on there D-line
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I knew they had good recruits, I just didn’t realize they were that big and beast-like. They are massive.
since when
is this a seminole fanboy site?
by riverrock324 on Feb 1, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
swing and a miss
Strike 1
According to Rivals, UF never gets any kids out of Valdosta.
In all kinds of weather...
Two in the last couple of decades apparently. I wouldn’t even bother anymore.
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yeah – put them in the same category as Plant. Let’s stop wasting time there.
In all kinds of weather...
Fowler
Too much smoke about Fowler switching for it not to be true. I think you guys got him.
by FSUaluminHogtown on Feb 1, 2012 9:28 AM EST reply actions
Good morning, people!
Tough break for UF with JHC. Not really a surprise, though.
Who do y’all think Florida lands today?
I’m going with Agholor ad Young.
by LanceDavis on Feb 1, 2012 9:33 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
What school is Tracy Howard leaning to??
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He's been a Florida lean for a while
But Miami has made a strong push as of late.
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
Well, everyone at his announcement “party” is apparently in Miami gear … so yeah.
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Yeah I hear miami now too, apparently his dad I’d dick and he wants to stay home now
by RNappy20 on Feb 1, 2012 9:41 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
If I die, I forgive you, if I recover, we shall see.
by Gatorbuc15 on Feb 1, 2012 9:42 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Man I'm tellin ya'll I don't know if I can make it
This is my first experience of The National Signing Day and with JHC commiting to GA already….I’m startin to stress out lol
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you never win every hat pick
winning 2 is a big day.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Me too. I’m pretty nervous about most of these guys not coming to UF. Aghalor in particular. Now Howard, too.
I know maybe it wouldn't be as bad if Alabama and FSU weren't doing so good
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I just saw it in Tracy Howards eyes....he is goin to Miami
haha I hope not
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the big thing for Florida...
The Gators held on to all their commitments. Add a couple today and it’ll be a real solid class.
by LanceDavis on Feb 1, 2012 9:51 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
This
It’s much worse to lose out on a guy you thought you had all along than it is to miss out on a guy you were merely hoping for.
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Howard was a guy we thought we had all along
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a NSD faceplant certainly won’t do a lot to spur optimism heading into the spring.
If we fall into the bottom of the top 10, that would be pretty disheartening.
In all kinds of weather...
Positive spin for Howard to UM:
Brian Poole signed, plus plenty of really good CBs up for grabs in ’13. McQuay, Hargreaves, Kendall Fuller, etc.
by LanceDavis on Feb 1, 2012 9:56 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Just popped some xanex, that should help me get through this...
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But we're DOOMED!!!1!!!!1!!!
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
Gatorzone reports that Gators ink WR Raphael Andrades from Lincoln Tallahassee.
Rivals calls it a “nice get” and calls him a “physical WR”
In all kinds of weather...
Lincoln is Quezzie's team, right?
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
do you mean Jaquez Green? he was from Georgia I believe.
That 3-star signing is really bad news – it indicates UF is’;t getting any of the top WRs still on the board
In all kinds of weather...
Apparently, he's coaching up there now
or was as recently as July.
I’ve never felt good about us landing Ahgolor, but I still think we have a good shot with Diggs.
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
I’m afraid we just gave Digg’s scholly to a 3-star guy that considered our offer a longshot
In all kinds of weather...
And unfortunately, we won't know for sure
until Diggs deigns to tell the nation his choice on February 10th. Maybe the 3 star WR is just insurance?
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
^ This
If anything this means we lost out on the Agholor sweepstakes. Still feel pretty good about Diggs. Would rather him announce on the 9th or 10th and let the luster of the OSU visit wear off a bit.
Someone should just email him the daily forecasts for Columbus and Gainesville
every day between then and now.
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
I believe he is visiting Maryland between now and then. I think he ends up there.
In all kinds of weather...
I really hope not, but the allure of staying home can be hard to overcome.
That has to be the main thing working against us. I have a really hard time believing Edsall & Co. have a better pitch than our guys.
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
I'm glad I joined the Alligator Army
makes me feel like I’m not going through this alone haha
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Strength in numbers is always good.
Whether you’re looking for a fellow reveler or a shoulder to cry on.
by Andy Hutchins on Feb 1, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Has anyone heard…did every kid that was a verbal up until today go ahead and send in their official today?
it happens when you ink a filthy defensive front and close strong. When all you do on NSD is see your hat shunned by every 5-star recruit, there isn’t much to say about you.
In all kinds of weather...
by skigator93 on Feb 1, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well it's a good thing I can't watch ESPN, then
Controls the vomiting.
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Story on Howard is up for those interested….
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2762722/tracy-howard-miami-football-national-signing-day-2012
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Miami is now higher ranked than Florida
in Academics, in the US News and World report rankings, mostly because a big part of the rankings are the school’s endowments…
Florida, being a public institution, had to publish its losses in on that front. Miami, being a private one, didn’t. So Florida’s losses hurt its rankings while Miami’s didn’t.
That minor bit aside, they are pretty close, academically. Before and after that change the difference is only a few spots. Ah well, better than him going to FSU.
His name was Nick Bloomfield.
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by The Commenter Formerly Known as Not You on Feb 1, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Don't you come over here and play with my emotions!
Hearing interesting info but I’ll believe it when I see it for Fowler.
I just saw an interview with him
and he has a Gator shirt and hat on. Don’t know what else that means.
Thanks for the info.
Just saw the video myself.
Yes sir, congratulations.
He’s going to be a stud.
All I heard him say is that he’s committing to UF and that is all that matters. :)
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He also said he re-affirmed his commitment to FSU like a week ago.
Muschamp will have to be all over this kid. Very, very high bust potential
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman.
Pretty much...
Muschamp is a defensive coach who runs a hybrid 3-4/4-3 that will best utilize his skill sets.
Basically, he liked the BUCK position
I wouldn’t care about him going to Mizzou, but now that Mizzou is in the SEC….dear god what he will do to our small corners.
Yeah he’s a HOSS. Our small corners should have a fun time handling him. lol
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Purifoy, Jenkins, and Roberson are all six feet or taller
so we shouldn’t be worse off in that regard than anyone else they play. Still, damn, he big!
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
lol
THAT’S A HUGE BITCH!
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by Gatorbuc15 on Feb 1, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Fowler flipped
this is officially not a “bust” class now.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 10:25 AM EST reply actions
Yeah
Not sure if he’s a buck or DE, but he’s a really big get for UF.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed
you wouldn’t know it if you were hanging around prior to the Fowler announcement though.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Still will be a bust close imo
if we don’t land Diggs.
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I totally disagree with this.
Maybe a bust when it comes to WRs, but the rest of the class is shaping up very nicely. This class has pretty much guaranteed that our defense will be beastly for the next few years.
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
How can you not consider it a bust close if we don't get Diggs?
We missed on almost every player
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Rivals
Has us as the number 2 class right now. If that’s a bust of a class, then people have really stepped into delusional territory.
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
I have only said we have had a great class
I never said it was a bust class
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Congrats on getting Fowler....
Big get for y’all, it will be interesting to see how you tame that beast of an ego… a few stadiums up the swamp might do it in the summer lol… Or he could turn into Elam…
He didn't say anything about Diggs
don’t know if there’s anything to read into that.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
He's not allowed to specifically talk about any recruits
until they’ve signed a LOI
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Weird seeing Urban talk about osu's recruits.
Weird seeing him talk about osu’s recruits.
What's the deal with Diggs?
Is he leaning towards OSU or somethin?
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Waiting until 2/10 to announce :(
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
But still considered a Florida lean. :)
by Andy Hutchins on Feb 1, 2012 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Giggity!
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by car.full.of.midgets on Feb 1, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
That hasn't meant much
Howard and Agholor were considered Florida leans too
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Since 1980 … the hardest thing to do in regards to recruiting in college football, is to get a Miami kid away from Miami. There isn’t a place in the country where that is harder to do.
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While it's difficult
It’s not that difficult. Miami kids leave there all the time
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Not the elite ones. They don’t call it the “State of Dade” or the “State of Miami” and refer to a figurative fence around it for nothing. It’s also not the biggest fraternity in football for nothing.
It’s tough. It’s not as tough as it was a few years ago (1999-2005-ish) but still, they don’t leave often. Plus, there are a lot of guys there. A lot. So yeah, a few will leave, but it’s usually not the cream of the crop.
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Welcome. I mean, I know they aren’t much and that in-depth, but I’m sure we’ll get into all that (you know, more info) pretty soon.
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With the addition of Fowler
Our chances to land Leonard Williams have likely decreased significantly
By nature of increasing FSU's class, I agree
Williams is significantly bigger than Fowler, though. They wouldn’t be the same position at UF.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
that should read "FSU's chances", not class
my brain… it doesn’t want to work right now.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Nope
I’d expect USC though.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
I like Florida's chances.
OSU, Auburn and Maryland would love to be in Florida’s position with Diggs.
by LanceDavis on Feb 1, 2012 11:55 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I liked Florida's chances on Howard and NA a week ago too
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ya me too....
Fowler wasn’t a “need” but more of a want… the same with Williams. But, ill take Goldman over both. It was interesting seeing Fowler’s interview, it was like he knew he screwed a lot of people with that decision, didn’t seem to excited. I am interested in seeing how he pans out. gotta chance to be a real good one, but also their is a fear that he might let his head get in the way.
Not a surprise
probably seals Agholor to the Trojans.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Avery Young I think....
Have heard conflicting reports of him to UGA and UF
He's a dawg
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/young_avery00.html
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They have pulled the page down now
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doesn't necessarily mean that he's not going to UGA
they may have just pulled it to keep from spoiling his announcement. Still, it’s better than them leaving the page up and announcing that he’s a Dawg now.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Avery Young has a UGA profile page
either a hilarious oversight/secondary violation, or the Dawgs got his LOI in already.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Per their Signing Day page
They do not have a LOI from him.
So hilarious secondary violation
that’ll be really funny if he signs here.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Fowler's was in at 8am for us
They wait until the kid announces until they let them know about the LOI.
They don’t want to take away the kids thunder.
I’m not saying it’s in, but I don’t think that is a sign of anything
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It seems like we are done until Diggs
Pretty disappointing considering how big this day could have been for us
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Well....
That stung more than I thought it would
I hope LA chews him up and spits him out
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by DustinFLA on Feb 1, 2012 12:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
LOLZ at the name/comment
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Didn't think of the implications with the name
But I don’t mind being the calm voice of reason in this discussion.
by CanWeBeMature on Feb 1, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
And can we blame him?
Our offense versus USC? He is a five star. He wants to play and win now.
Sadly, our current QB situation doesn’t exactly lend itself to recruiting WRs looking for that.
by GeorgiaGator on Feb 1, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Just because he didn't pick your school doesn't mean you should wish him the worst
Unless they pick FSU or UGA of course
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Tracy Howard was a bit of a bad surprise
(less if you paid attention over the last week). Fowler was a good surprise. Everything else has gone according to expectations.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:18 PM EST reply actions
Hard to imagine that 2 weeks ago we were looking very good for Howard, Agholor, and Diggs
and we may not get any of them.
Or, he never had a chance
Not every year is 2006/2007/2010. Meyer had 2005, 2008, and 2009 too. Also, this is still a really solid class.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
It is a great class.
He still can’t close
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Muschamp is 1/2 on actual expectations right now
It was a mistake to not wait with Howard’s official until the final weekend, but other than that, Muschamp hasn’t done anything wrong. He also flipped Fowler, which was a bigger pickup than Howard would’ve been. Everyone else so far had UF as their second or third choice, and none of them were upset picks. This isn’t on Muschamp, it’s just the way recruiting goes.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree there
Howard is a much better player than Fowler imo.
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better player at a position with better depth
Powell needs a back up.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. This is still a solid class.
Thankfully, the Florida 2013 class is loaded with talent and UF appears to be in good shape for some great recruits.
I don't recall looking "very good" with Agholor
“Better than everyone other than USC”, sure. But never better than USC.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'm almost positive we were the favorite for NA until recently
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his favorite school is USC
his first offer? USC
his best visit? USC
He was USC all the way. Florida had proximity going for it, and that’s about it.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
As of a week ago most "experts" had him going to UF
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NSD should be renamed BLUE BALLS FROM HELL.
by Gators1 on Feb 1, 2012 12:19 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
So why is Diggs waiting until the 10th??
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Where's our WR's????
We need them who did we get?
Are we stocked with WRs or something sure didn’t see anything last year.
by Justin Alvarez on Feb 1, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Some kid from Tallahassee
don’t know who he was. Diggs is waiting to sign next week, and is probably down to UF and Ohio State. He’s the only one left.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
That kid from Tally looks like a good pick up
even if there isn’t much buzz around him
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He is a solid player for the depth chart
but by no means is he the game changer we were looking for in guys like Diggs or Agholor
Yeah kids looks good from his video and he has decent size so that’s a plus
by RNappy20 on Feb 1, 2012 12:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Story on Agholor is up….
http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2012/2/1/2762745/nelson-agholor-usc-football-national-signing-day-2012
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So did you use the same template for all the articles?
In all kinds of weather...
What happened with shyler miles he was supposed to sign when agholor did
by RNappy20 on Feb 1, 2012 12:38 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Matt Jones finally faxed his LOI, which means the Gators have 23 players (pretty sure on that number) and the No. 2 overall class according to Rivals.
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Any idea what the delay was? I was never worried about him since he has said he’s a gator all day long since day 1
I actually asked that question about an hour ago (you know, just in case) on Twitter and was tweeted back by multiple people: School ceremony.
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Ahhhh. Good deal. He’s already my favorite player of the class, and has been for awhile. He’s going to be great.
I know it is a tad early, but...
Does anyone have an idea of who we’re looking at for 2013 or how many players per position we will likely target?
I'll probably have more on this a while from now, but...
RB: Greg Bryant, Kelvin Taylor, Christian Green, Tarean Folston, Derrick Henry, Micah Green
WR: Ahmad Fulwood, Stacy Coley, Alvin Bailey, Taj Williams, Reggie Davis
OL: Two big-time targets are Laremy Tunsil and Jake Raulerson
DT: Greg Gilmore, Montravius Adams
DE: Elijah Daniel, Joey Bosa
LB: Peter Kalambayi, Jaylon Smith, Daniel McMillian, E.J. Levenberry, James Hearns
CB: Kendall Fuller, Vernon Hargreaves, Nick Washington, Richard Benjamin, Will Likely
S: Leon McQuay, Marcell Harris
ATH: Ali Groves, Jordan Leggett, Jalin Marshall, Nadir Barnwell
by LanceDavis on Feb 1, 2012 1:01 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Vernon hargraves or something like that is supposed to be a too cb and his sister goes to florida so we are in good shape for him from what I hear, and stacy coley a wr we were first to offer him and he is supposed to be one of the too wr’s next year too
by RNappy20 on Feb 1, 2012 1:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Kelvin Taylor, Adam Lane, Greg Bryant
at RB. Expect one of Taylor or Bryant. Florida will probably look to add another RB as well (3 minimum signees).
As for the other positions? probably thin at DE, unless multiple 2010s declare for the NFL. Expect a handful of DBs, a lot of O-linemen and WRs, and a highly rated ILB and probably at least 2 backups at that position.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
UF leads for Hargreaves. Stacy Coley and Alvin Bailey, as well.
I read a few days ago that the UF coaches told Greg Bryant they were only taking two RBs in ’13.
by LanceDavis on Feb 1, 2012 1:19 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Is there anybody else out there that we might sign
I know diggs, but what about others, we needed to have a bigger class with how thin we are pretty much everywhere. I know we missed on a bunch of big recruits but we still could use depth.
by RNappy20 on Feb 1, 2012 1:15 PM EST via Android app reply actions
come on Avery!
everybody let’s all put out some positive thoughts about Avery Young and hopefully we can at least close out today strong.
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 1:24 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Hey guys
Exciting day for every football fanatic out there.
Just wondering how ya’ll are feeling about your class?
Great get on Fowler btw. I think our coaches were honestly shocked about that considering everything he had been telling us for like… 300+ days.
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I think it's pretty solid.
The Tracy Howard thing really through me for a loop though. I honestly thought Nevin Shapiro was locked up… what’s up with miami>???
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
He stated early PT was his #1 factor
He would have gotten that here.
I think he would have been our top cover corner the second he stepped foot on campus
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Our CB’s played great considering. Most of the time, they were right there, just bad breaks.
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I agree our CBs were good
but Howard is better.
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We will be alright
but we could have been better.
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It could always be better
We needed a playmaker on offense but I think we needed to get bigger on both fronts which we did big time, so I will take to loss on the lbs and wrs for now. Next year we should load up on offensive talent
by RNappy20 on Feb 1, 2012 1:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yeah, but with almost guaranteed bowl bans coming up?
Not sure what they are selling guys down there.
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No one knows for sure what the penalties will be
PT, Hometown, etc..
Miami is a good program. I’m not sure why people are shocked that someone would want to attend there
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Because they are facing some of the worst charges in NCAA history, apart from SMU.
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I guess we will have to wait and see
but if you think they are going to get anywhere near SMU level punishment then you aren’t going to be happy
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Nah, not saying that at all. i don't think anyone ever gets the death penalty
Just saying that Miami is in for some bumpy waters for a while.
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that's what I've been yelling!
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I was shocked to see it, personally. People were talking about it on here this morning, but I didn’t think it was actually going to happen. Wasn’t it just about 2 days ago that he said he was going to FSU no matter what? Crazy. We entered the day around 4th in the rankings and will end the day around 4th so for me it was just a…meh. Still, this is going to be a good class….but would’ve liked to have gotten a few of the guys we missed on.
Yeah, that guy really screwed FSU over.
It wouldn’t have been so bad if the coaches wouldn’t have backed off Leonard Williams to accomodate him.
Oh well though. Whatcha gonna do? Some people are just indecisive :)
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We are a little dissappointed about the misses so far today
but overall the class is pretty amazing
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So weird seeing Vanderbilt with a Top 25 class….even if it’s 25th. I keep thinking I need to call ESPN and tell them there is a massive error on their website every time I see it.
Like a month ago, when Vandy’s class was like No. 18, I’m pretty sure I had a stroke.
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I'm telling you guys, if Vandy gets it together, watch out.
Nashville is a really nice city with a great downtown scene. Put that up with some hot women and a great education and Vandy has a lot to offer.
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Sorry I haven't been around lately btw, love chatting with you guys.
Starting my graduate degree in April and I have a pretty full plate already with a 19 month old and 8 week old (both girls) lol.
I can barely keep up on Tomahawknation as it is.
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Knoxville?
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I’m right in the middle. About an hour and half (at the most) west of Knoxville.
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Let me know when you are in Nashville sometime man.
We should grab a beer.
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So...
Take this for what it’s worth, but there seems to be a little drama surrounding JHC’s LOI and you guys might be the benificiary.
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?
Can you expand on that a little?
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Well... it's VIP stuff off 247, but it isn't from an administrator or site owner, so I guess it's alright...
Apparently the grandfather is not wanting to sign his LOI because he wants him to go to Florida.
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Again - this is from a regular poster...
Certainly would not share if it was from Josh Newberg or Corey Dowlar etc, so forth.
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FlaGators - please remove if you think this is innapropriate.
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Me either
It would be one thing if the source had even the tiniest bit of validity
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Like I said, TIFWIW
I already feel dirty saying something something in the first place. Hard to keep up with what is VIP and what isn’t over there if it isn’t a mod posting.
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UGA’s athletic department doesn’t list him among their official signees yet.
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/signingday2012-simple.html
Mark Richt just dismissed such rumors, which were apparently growing fast…
https://twitter.com/#!/SethEmerson/status/164780007841992704
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Ok, good.
Please ignore email then :)
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Let it ride man.
Cats out of the bag over that one, even if I did jump the gun.
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I don’t know. He’s def. on to something there if the guy hasn’t signed. If it’s past midnight tonight and he still hasn’t signed…then yeah…awkward situation going down.
His family sucks then
Let the kid go where he wants to go. It’s his life not yours
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Well isn’t this the kid who both parents are dead and is raised by his grandfather? And his grandma is ill or whatever?
I don't know
but it’s not their decision no matter what the circumstances are.
I would hate to lose or gain a kid this way
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Absolutely
You only want players who have their heart in your team.
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I'm a gonna sit here and laugh
I witnessed the Kentucky - Western Kentucky derpfest of '11 and survived to tell the tale
I was going to take a quick nap (due to the 17 cups of coffee I’ve had since 7:35 this morning) but…now I’m watching the TV.
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I have the remote in my desk
Seriously contemplating tuning all the TV’s in the building over to ESPN.
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Glad it wasn't to Georgia.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
And does anyone know what it means for UGA that they had an Avery Young profile up now that he is with Auburn?
They probably had all their potential commits profiles prepped and ready to go so they could add them once they signed
It obviously was put up on accident
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Yeah, I know. What I meant was, are there any consequences for them? I know it is small, but I sure would like to see that. It would make me feel a little better for missing on JHC.
Doubtful any at all
It would be a very very very minor violation anyway and it clearly looked like an honest mistake
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Who else are you guys waiting on?
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Is Auburn the main competition there?
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Yeah but looks like Maryland is putting in a last ditch effort. That would be the close to home choice.
And Ohio State forgot to mention them. Although, Diggs said he is choosing a Pro-Style school so I would think we would get him if that’s the offense he wants to be in.
I don't say this often, because no offense, but I hate Florida...
But I really hope you guys win that battle.
I had the pleasure of seeing what some of the Auburn posters were like this recruiting season and all I can say is WOW. They suck.
I hope Bama rips the Barners a new one again this year. And next year, and the year after.
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Another O-Lineman?
Kyle Murphy @ 4 pm ET? Listed in original story.
He's a stretch, but
I’d be happy to add him.
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
omg
I’m officially depressed and confused. What do we need to do to get some depth on the O-line?
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:10 PM EST via Android app reply actions
We got the #1 OT
and another big time OT.
Our Oline situation looks outstanding compared to fsu’s
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Ain't that the truth.
Love bringing in the JUCO’s this year, just to cover our ass though.
And Menelik Watson looks like the second coming of Kimbo Slice.
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So yeah, I’m wondering how UGA feels about posting that profile of Avery Young now?
IT mistake or not … STRIP THEM OF THEIR PROGRAM FOR A YEAR!!!
I need a nap.
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by FlaGators on Feb 1, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
off with their heads!
death penalty!
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:26 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Conflicted
Part of me wants to defend my brethren, part of me wants to see Georgia burn.
Nah, who am I kidding? I’m always up for seeing Georgia burn.
I witnessed the Kentucky - Western Kentucky derpfest of '11 and survived to tell the tale
Pretty sure the folks at Off Tackle Empire (SB Nation’s Big 10 blog) will say or have said at least 1,067 Sherman references today.
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Jake Meador?
any news on him?
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:34 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dante Phillips
ESPNU just showed him as an OT, was that just a typo or did he play both in hs?
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:39 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
goes to show the power of hope...
my mood is MUCH better just knowing there’s a chance for JHC.
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:46 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
SERIOUSLY
did Dante Philips play OT in hs, or did ESPNu mess that up?
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 2:52 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
thanx Fla.
I wish I wasn’t on edge, but apparently I care about this stuff.
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 3:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Common Guys
Take a few deep breaths here.
Right now Rival has us listed 3rd behind Alabama and Texas. Scout has us 5th with Ohio St and Michigan ahead of us. Meanwhile, we only have 23 in vs 25 each for Ohio St and Michigan, 27 for Bama, and 28 for Texas.
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I already worked it out
The FSU bit threw me off at first
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Yup
Obviously know recruiting better than beer =)
I witnessed the Kentucky - Western Kentucky derpfest of '11 and survived to tell the tale
Hey, Nattylite is only the pisswater I drink on fishing excursions or when I'm too broke to buy real beer.
Guinness is where it’s at my friend.
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Now you're talking
I witnessed the Kentucky - Western Kentucky derpfest of '11 and survived to tell the tale
But...
There are conflicting reports on whether his choice would be UF or FSU.
This is crazy.
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Now THIS is NSD drama
I witnessed the Kentucky - Western Kentucky derpfest of '11 and survived to tell the tale
Not too confident on the FSU chatter
Just threw that out there though because it is being talked about.
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I cannot refresh UGA's commit list fast enough
Josh Harvey-Clemons still isn’t listed on the athletic department.
I mention this because Coach Richt didn’t mention JHC, so there might be substance.
Ohh, now they are mentioning it on ESPNU
JHC
ESPN sounds like they are sure he is going to commit to UF now
by FSUaluminHogtown on Feb 1, 2012 2:45 PM EST reply actions
You guys really need JHC.
He works as a bail bondsman :)
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Lol. All in good fun.
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OT Kyle Murphy
Still a chance for another big OL at 1600.
http://recruits.gatorsports.com/player/293/kyle-murphy/
It’s funny because JHC isn’t the undecided I wanted most, but if we get him, it will make today amazing. Don’t care if it moves us up rankings at all. All that will matter is we walk away with what UGA wanted, thought they had, and saw slip away.
Who cares about the rankings? It will mean we added a great player that can help us win football games.
I hope it doesn’t happen though. It’s not fair to the kid
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1BsHZDEGiM
Watch that. I hope we get this kid. Even his Grandparents no what’s up.
Dangit
You make a fair point…I think UF is a better fit given UGAs depth, but I guess it should be his choice, even if it is a bad choice. haha
If he wants to be gator bait every year then let him
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you're right
as much as I didn’t want to see it, its not in our best interest for a player to be on the team if his heart isn’t in it.
by coolgator on Feb 1, 2012 3:13 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I don't think that will be an issue
I think his heart will be in it wherever he goes. He not like he dislikes FSU and UF
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If he really wants to go to UGA
he can have a court declare him independent and he can sign for himself (I believe this was an issue a few years ago). I’d guess that his Gramps is going to cave in the next few days and he’ll be in Athens this summer.
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by Chekhov's Spread Gun Option on Feb 1, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Talk now (for the last few minutes) is FSU as a compromise. Started as a guess by people on Twitter about 15-minutes ago.
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Is there any substance behind it or just speculation? Does his grandfather just not want him at UGA?
Heck of a compromise.
But honestly… it sounds like a transfer waiting to happen whether UF or FSU pull him.
You have to let a kid go with their heart. You can only do so much as a guardian. It’s your responsibility to guide and protect, not to dictate.
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Well, JHC is apparently 100% to UGA, but nobody will sign his paper. It’s kind of funny when you think about it.
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Well, that was fun. Guess it is good he is going with his heart. All the luck in the world to him…except at the end of October.
Would you sign your grandchild’s paperwork for admission to the University of Georgia in Athens? Me either.
What about Ohio State? Awesome fanbase, awesome coaches that stay for years at one school, not on probation…………………………………………
A'ight guys
Good luck on Diggs. I really have to get to work now and cram in 8 hours worth of stuff into 3.
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:)
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