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| Wednesday, July 16 |
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| National Football Recruiting Buzz By Jeff Goodman SchoolSports.com | ||||||
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'Bama Blues Croyle tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the first game of the season and is ahead of schedule on his rehab. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound signal-caller is regarded as the top passer in the nation despite missing nearly the entire year with the knee injury.
Croyle had wanted to decide between the three schools earlier this month, but the coaching situation at nearby Alabama -- with Mike DuBose being fired -- has delayed his decision. Croyle says he will probably wait until the new coach is named, and he also wants to make sure the program isn't placed on probation. Regardless of the outcome, look for Croyle to head to Tallahassee. He is a big fan of 'Noles coach Bobby Bowden, and FSU has all that he is looking for, including a pass-happy system, a dominant offensive line and a chance to compete for the national title every season.
Tough Choice Huckeba is being recruited for the defensive side of the ball, and his dad realizes that the chances of Huckeba ending up at Harding are slim. "I think it's natural for him to put Harding on the list because he's grown up here and we have a special place here," says Ronnie. "He and I have a great relationship, and naturally he'd consider playing for his dad. But he's also very drawn by all the Division I programs." Huckeba, who runs a sub-4.5 40-yard time, attended the Florida State game against Florida recently, along with several other highly touted recruits, and already has several in-house visits, including one with Nebraska.
Grading Out Cal has re-entered the picture after offering him a scholarship as an undersized sophomore. Alexander is also interested in Oregon and UCLA and will visit Miami and Georgia Tech. USC was also in the running, but with the firing of coach Paul Hackett, the Trojans are a long shot. "He did everything but wind the clock for us," says St. Mary's coach Dan Shaughnessy. "He's a wonderful ballplayer. I've been at it for 41 years, and he's the best player I've ever had."
Done Deals Hattiesburg High (Miss.) defensive back Chris Heath made an oral commitment to play at Tennessee next season. The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder chose the Vols over LSU and Mississippi State and may also play baseball at Tennessee. ... Christ Presbyterian Academy (Tenn.) offensive lineman Steven Ross committed to Auburn over Mississippi, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech. ... Fort Smith Northside High (Ark.) signal-caller Matt Jones committed to Arkansas. The 6-foot-6, 210-pounder chose the Razorbacks over Oklahoma, Miami and Tennessee. ... Southern Methodist University got its first commitment, with Lufkin High (Texas) receiver Jay Taylor (6-3, 185) deciding to play for the Mustangs. ... Fellow Texan wide receiver Armon Dorrough of Lancaster High will play at Texas Tech for coach Mike Leach. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound Dorrough is one of the top receivers in the country. ... St. Ignatius High (Ohio) receiver/cornerback Jon Gannon has committed to Louisville. The 6-foot, 185-pound Gannon chose the Cardinals over Colorado State and Northwestern.
Finalizing Plans Henrico High (Va.) quarterback Aaron Alexander is leaning toward committing to Michigan State. ... Bruton High (Va.) quarterback/defensive back Bryan Randall visited Virginia Tech this past weekend, and it appears to be down to the Hokies and Tennessee. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Randall is being recruited by Tennessee as a safety and Virginia Tech on both sides of the ball. ... Homestead High (Fla.) defensive back Antrel Rolle is leaning toward Miami, where he will visit on Dec. 15, but is also looking at Notre Dame, Ohio State and Florida State. ... Record-setting running back Willie Reid of Warner Robins High (Ga.) has five schools on his list: Georgia, Florida State, Clemson, Florida and Auburn. ... Look for Coral Gables High (Fla.) running back Frank Gore to commit to Auburn soon. ... The nation's top defensive lineman, Killeen Ellison High's (Texas) Tommie Harris, took an official visit to Florida State for the Florida game and will also visit Texas A&M, Miami, Oklahoma and Texas. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound Harris has also said he may visit Nebraska. ... Tennessee has grabbed the attention of a pair of blue-chip running backs. Cardinal O'Hara High's (Pa.) Kevin Jones and Tucker High's (Ga.) Jabari Davis both have the Vols high on their lists, with Jones also looking at Virginia Tech and Penn State and Davis considering Georgia, Mississippi State and LSU. ... College Park High (Ga.) quarterback D.J. Shockley is down to Georgia, Clemson, North Carolina and Florida State.
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