The Peach State has firmly entrenched itself in producing the fourth most FBS talent in the country, and while Georgia has some growing to do before it catches California in overall talent, it trails only Florida in FBS signees per player. Over 100 prospects from Georgia in the 2013 class are already claiming offers, with close to 10 in the 2014 class. In today's Peach State Quick Hitters, one glance at the number of schools mentioned by the prospects and it becomes evident that colleges from coast to coast are hoping to sign players from Georgia. Get the latest on several of the top recruits in Georgia right here:
- Wide receiver Carlos Burse (Alpharetta, Ga/Alpharetta) is going to Mississippi State tomorrow then Florida for its spring game April 7.
- Offensive lineman Josh Cardiello (Buford, Ga./Buford) is visiting FSU tomorrow and Florida next weekend.
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College Football 411: Spring position battles
March, 30, 2012
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ESPN writers and bloggers talk key position battles in the BCS conferences. SEC blogger Edward Aschoff says the conference's most important quarterback battle is in Florida and may be a closer contest than anyone thinks.
Gators recruiting breakdown: Cornerback 
March, 30, 2012
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Gators signed one of the top cornerback prospects in the country last year in Brian Poole (Bradenton, Fla./Southeast) but also lost out on Tracy Howard (Miramar, Fla./Miramar), another top corner prospect.
With Poole joining Marcus Roberson, Cody Riggs, Jaylen Watkins and Loucheiz Purifoy, the Gators will have depth and experience at the cornerback position.
Florida can be selective on who it wants to take for the 2013 class, and there are a few very talented prospects in the state of Florida this year.
With Poole joining Marcus Roberson, Cody Riggs, Jaylen Watkins and Loucheiz Purifoy, the Gators will have depth and experience at the cornerback position.
Florida can be selective on who it wants to take for the 2013 class, and there are a few very talented prospects in the state of Florida this year.
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USC extends offer to S Tahaan Goodman
March, 30, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Tahaan Goodman (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga) has become accustomed to receiving scholarship offers this spring. But Wednesday morning, while speaking with coaches from USC, he was caught off guard.
"I thought they just wanted me to come to their spring game," Goodman said. "I was not expecting them to offer. It was a surprise."
Goodman, a 6-foot-2, 190 pound safety, has now collected nearly two dozen scholarship offers, from schools such as Boise State, Florida, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt. He had been in touch with the USC coaches and visited the campus for a junior day in February, but when an offer wasn't extended then at that point, he assumed he wouldn't receive one this early.
"I thought they just wanted me to come to their spring game," Goodman said. "I was not expecting them to offer. It was a surprise."
Goodman, a 6-foot-2, 190 pound safety, has now collected nearly two dozen scholarship offers, from schools such as Boise State, Florida, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt. He had been in touch with the USC coaches and visited the campus for a junior day in February, but when an offer wasn't extended then at that point, he assumed he wouldn't receive one this early.
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RecruitingNation podcast: Florida's hot start
March, 29, 2012
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GatorNation's Derek Tyson joined Dave Hooker on The Verbal Commitment podcast on Thursday to talk about the Gators' recruiting efforts on the offensive side of the ball. Other guests included southeast analyst Jamie Newberg and state of Florida analyst Corey Long. Listen 
Linebacker Kevin Crosby (Bamberg, S.C./Bambert-Ehrhardt) picked up two more scholarship offers Thursday from USF and Kentucky. That brings his total to 20 plus.
Crosby, 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, is one of the top defensive standouts in the 2014 class. Clemson, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, LSU, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, USC and Virginia Tech are just some of the other programs that have already offered him.
Crosby, 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, is one of the top defensive standouts in the 2014 class. Clemson, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, LSU, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, USC and Virginia Tech are just some of the other programs that have already offered him.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- ESPNU 150 Watch List defensive end Jaylen Miller (Gaffney, S.C./Gaffney) picked up a big offer earlier this week from the Florida Gators.
The 6-foot-2, 263-pound defensive end, who already holds offers from Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Alabama State, said the Florida offer is special.
"Offers like this is what motivates me to be a better player and a better leader to the people I can influence," Miller said. "Now I'm going to work on my game even more so that I can be the best among the best."
The 6-foot-2, 263-pound defensive end, who already holds offers from Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Alabama State, said the Florida offer is special.
"Offers like this is what motivates me to be a better player and a better leader to the people I can influence," Miller said. "Now I'm going to work on my game even more so that I can be the best among the best."
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The SEC guide to Florida's home turf
March, 29, 2012
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Edward Aschoff | ESPN.com
We're in Gainesville, Fla., for our next installment of our SEC "Home Turf" series.
Here are the other SEC stops we've made so far:
Gainesville was my home for years, and I can tell you that you're always in for a good time when you step into town. I tackled many spots around town, but I'm sure I missed a couple. Let's see what the Florida faithful said about venturing out in Hogtown:
Paul in Brasília, Brazil writes: While you're in the greatest city in the world, check out these places to eat. You can thank me later: Satchel's Pizza -- Hands down the best pizza in the city. Plus, you can eat in an old VW bus! Make sure you read the backs of the menus for Satchel's often hilarious ramblings. They had a kitchen fire recently, but should be open again by June. Mi Apá Latin Cafe -- Amazing Cuban food that tastes just like an abuelita made it. Great price too. I recommend the ropa vieja with moro rice and plantains with a tres leches for dessert. The Swamp -- A Gainesville landmark that you can't miss. The service isn't always great, but it's awesome to have a brew on the patio and people watch, especially on a typically beautiful Gainesville afternoon. The Copper Monkey -- Great burgers and cheap beer. I recommend the Monkey Tail. Pomodoro -- A little bit of a drive from campus (it's up by Santa Fe College), but it's one of the better Italian places in town. Las Margaritas -- Best Mexican place in Gainesville. Great margaritas too! 43rd Street Deli -- Some people will try to sell you on the Flying Biscuit, but don't believe the hype. Best place to go for your Sunday breakfast before you head out of town. Enjoy!
My thoughts: If you go to Satchels, remember to bring cash! Also it's deep dish or bust. Mi Apa is truly a little treasure.
Here are the other SEC stops we've made so far:
Gainesville was my home for years, and I can tell you that you're always in for a good time when you step into town. I tackled many spots around town, but I'm sure I missed a couple. Let's see what the Florida faithful said about venturing out in Hogtown:
Paul in Brasília, Brazil writes: While you're in the greatest city in the world, check out these places to eat. You can thank me later: Satchel's Pizza -- Hands down the best pizza in the city. Plus, you can eat in an old VW bus! Make sure you read the backs of the menus for Satchel's often hilarious ramblings. They had a kitchen fire recently, but should be open again by June. Mi Apá Latin Cafe -- Amazing Cuban food that tastes just like an abuelita made it. Great price too. I recommend the ropa vieja with moro rice and plantains with a tres leches for dessert. The Swamp -- A Gainesville landmark that you can't miss. The service isn't always great, but it's awesome to have a brew on the patio and people watch, especially on a typically beautiful Gainesville afternoon. The Copper Monkey -- Great burgers and cheap beer. I recommend the Monkey Tail. Pomodoro -- A little bit of a drive from campus (it's up by Santa Fe College), but it's one of the better Italian places in town. Las Margaritas -- Best Mexican place in Gainesville. Great margaritas too! 43rd Street Deli -- Some people will try to sell you on the Flying Biscuit, but don't believe the hype. Best place to go for your Sunday breakfast before you head out of town. Enjoy!
My thoughts: If you go to Satchels, remember to bring cash! Also it's deep dish or bust. Mi Apa is truly a little treasure.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida tight end A.C. Leonard has rejoined the team, but whether he will be able to play in the fall has not yet been determined.
Leonard, who practiced with the team on Wednesday, has been suspended since his Feb. 15 arrest on misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an altercation with his girlfriend at their Gainesville apartment.
Read the full story here.
Leonard, who practiced with the team on Wednesday, has been suspended since his Feb. 15 arrest on misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an altercation with his girlfriend at their Gainesville apartment.
Read the full story here.
UF offers Watch List WR with tie to program
March, 29, 2012
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Gators offered a scholarship on Tuesday to ESPNU 150 Watch List wide receiver Demorea Stringfellow (Moreno Valley, Calif./Rancho Verde).
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver, who was a former high school teammate of Florida defensive end/outside linebacker Ronald Powell, said he was excited.
"This offer is big for me because I know only great players get a chance to play for Florida," Stringfellow said. "Plus I know it's so far away, so for them to come and get me from Cali, I must have something they like."
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver, who was a former high school teammate of Florida defensive end/outside linebacker Ronald Powell, said he was excited.
"This offer is big for me because I know only great players get a chance to play for Florida," Stringfellow said. "Plus I know it's so far away, so for them to come and get me from Cali, I must have something they like."
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- There has been a ton of attention paid to Florida's emphasis on creating more turnovers this spring, and rightly so after a season in which the Gators managed just 14 -- the fewest single-season total since the school began keeping fumble stats in 1950.
But another area in need of significant improvement on defense has gone largely unnoticed: the pass rush.
The Gators had 28 sacks last season, and while that was seven better than the 2010 total, it was still the second-lowest single-season total in the past seven seasons. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn assured everyone on Wednesday that while other people may be overlooking the pass rush this spring, he certainly isn't.
But another area in need of significant improvement on defense has gone largely unnoticed: the pass rush.
The Gators had 28 sacks last season, and while that was seven better than the 2010 total, it was still the second-lowest single-season total in the past seven seasons. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn assured everyone on Wednesday that while other people may be overlooking the pass rush this spring, he certainly isn't.
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There is no hiding the fact that athlete Reggie Wilkerson (Citron, Fla/North Marion) has long hoped for an offer from the University of Florida. But as the 5-foot-11, 176-pound Wilkerson waits on the Gators to pull the trigger, some intriguing offers came rolling in, including one from the University of Georgia while visiting Athens earlier this month.
As Wilkerson prepares to lead his team to a coveted state championship, he is not sure of what where or even what position he will play at in college -- a question his high school coaches have yet to answer. As Florida recruiting writer Corey Long writes, it is all part of the quest of an emerging athlete trying to improve on the field.
As Wilkerson prepares to lead his team to a coveted state championship, he is not sure of what where or even what position he will play at in college -- a question his high school coaches have yet to answer. As Florida recruiting writer Corey Long writes, it is all part of the quest of an emerging athlete trying to improve on the field.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Hallandale (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep defensive back Adrian Baker has picked up offers from in-state schools Florida and Florida State. Baker said Florida extended the offer on Tuesday.
"The Florida offer means a lot," Baker said. "UF is a great school, has great tradition and also a winning culture."
The 6-foot-1, 165-pound athlete said Florida State just recently offered, and he likes the history and tradition the Seminoles offer as well.
"The Florida offer means a lot," Baker said. "UF is a great school, has great tradition and also a winning culture."
The 6-foot-1, 165-pound athlete said Florida State just recently offered, and he likes the history and tradition the Seminoles offer as well.
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Safety prospect Marcell Harris interview
March, 28, 2012
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
ESPNU Watch List safety Marcell Harris talks recruiting with GatorNation recruiting writer Derek Tyson at the IMG Madden Southeast regional qualifying event last weekend in Bradenton, Fla.Q&A: Florida buck signee Dante Fowler Jr.
March, 28, 2012
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Derek Tyson | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Over the next few weeks GatorNation will have a series of Q&As with Florida's incoming freshmen. Next up is St. Petersburg (Fla.) Lakewood defensive end/outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr., who will enroll at Florida for Summer B in June.
GN: What number will you wear next season?
Fowler: Me and head coach [Will] Muschamp, we had already talked about it. For some reason Coach likes to say, 'We need to get that number 6 pass-rusher off the edge.' So that is the number I'm going to wear. That was also my high school number.
GN: What number will you wear next season?
Fowler: Me and head coach [Will] Muschamp, we had already talked about it. For some reason Coach likes to say, 'We need to get that number 6 pass-rusher off the edge.' So that is the number I'm going to wear. That was also my high school number.
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