Four-star ESPNU 150 cornerback Tracy Howard (Miramar, Fla.) declared for Miami (Fla.) at 9:50 a.m. ET on ESPN. The No. 1 CB in the country selected the Canes over Florida State and Florida.
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Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes), the top rated outside linebacker in the ESPNU 150, announces his commitment to Georgia.
Four-star outside linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes), the top prospect in Georgia, No. 1 outside linebacker and No. 17 player in the ESPNU 150, announced his decision to remain inside state lines and play for the Bulldogs.
Georgia topped Florida and Florida State for Harvey-Clemons. Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Clemson, Alabama, Miami (Fla.), South Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina and Tennessee also offered Harvey-Clemons, who could end up playing anywhere from defensive end to outside linebacker to safety, or even wide receiver, according to ESPN's Tom Luginbill.
Georgia topped Florida and Florida State for Harvey-Clemons. Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Clemson, Alabama, Miami (Fla.), South Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina and Tennessee also offered Harvey-Clemons, who could end up playing anywhere from defensive end to outside linebacker to safety, or even wide receiver, according to ESPN's Tom Luginbill.
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Tuesday night, ESPNU 150 defensive lineman Darius Hamilton (Ramsey, N.J./Don Bosco) announced for Rutgers, ESPNNY.com reports.
He made official visits to Florida (Dec. 9), California (Dec. 16), Rutgers (Jan. 20) and Miami, Fla. (Jan. 27). Hamilton, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound four-star prospect, considered programs such as Tennessee, Oregon, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Michigan and LSU earlier in the process.
USC, Colorado, UConn, Maryland, Boston College, Michigan State, Syracuse, Virginia, Wisconsin, Cincinnati and South Carolina also offered Hamilton, who developed into one of the nation’s most coveted 2012 recruits.
Hamilton is the third best recruit in New Jersey according to ESPNU and now the top commitment for Rutgers.
He made official visits to Florida (Dec. 9), California (Dec. 16), Rutgers (Jan. 20) and Miami, Fla. (Jan. 27). Hamilton, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound four-star prospect, considered programs such as Tennessee, Oregon, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Michigan and LSU earlier in the process.
USC, Colorado, UConn, Maryland, Boston College, Michigan State, Syracuse, Virginia, Wisconsin, Cincinnati and South Carolina also offered Hamilton, who developed into one of the nation’s most coveted 2012 recruits.
Hamilton is the third best recruit in New Jersey according to ESPNU and now the top commitment for Rutgers.
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Updated: Harvey-Clemons still lists four 
January, 31, 2012
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The top outside linebacker in the country was supposed to narrow his final list down to two schools Tuesday night. Instead, Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) will decide between Georgia, Florida, FSU and Miami at 9:15 am ET Wednesday on ESPNU.
Harvey-Clemons was originally scheduled to cut two schools from his final four at a Valdosta restaurant, as part of the Lowndes County Fourth Annual Season Celebration as Signing Show. He spoke at length about the schools involved in his recruitment, but in the end did not cut any of them.
When asked whether he was ready to trim his list to even three schools, he replied, “No.”
Harvey-Clemons was originally scheduled to cut two schools from his final four at a Valdosta restaurant, as part of the Lowndes County Fourth Annual Season Celebration as Signing Show. He spoke at length about the schools involved in his recruitment, but in the end did not cut any of them.
When asked whether he was ready to trim his list to even three schools, he replied, “No.”
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QB Mornhinweg makes it official to Florida
January, 31, 2012
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Former Penn State quarterback commit Skyler Mornhinweg (Philadelphia/St. Joseph's Prep), the son of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, said Tuesday he will sign with the Florida Gators on national signing day.
Mornhinweg made his decision last week after being swayed by an official visit to Gainesville, Fla., the weekend before. He said he chose not to make it public out of respect for Joe Paterno's family and the former Penn State coach's funeral services.
"I really like Penn State, but I think Florida is the better fit for me," Mornhinweg said. "I'm really excited to start. I can't wait. I also have to admit it is a relief. It's good to have it all over with.
"I really liked Florida when I visited and I liked the players. There a couple of reasons why I chose Florida. One was the players I met, they were great. I can really see myself playing with these guys. The other was the kind of offense coach Muschamp runs. He works an offense around the talents of his quarterback."
Mornhinweg made his decision last week after being swayed by an official visit to Gainesville, Fla., the weekend before. He said he chose not to make it public out of respect for Joe Paterno's family and the former Penn State coach's funeral services.
"I really like Penn State, but I think Florida is the better fit for me," Mornhinweg said. "I'm really excited to start. I can't wait. I also have to admit it is a relief. It's good to have it all over with.
"I really liked Florida when I visited and I liked the players. There a couple of reasons why I chose Florida. One was the players I met, they were great. I can really see myself playing with these guys. The other was the kind of offense coach Muschamp runs. He works an offense around the talents of his quarterback."
National signing day is famous (or infamous) for all of its twists and turns.
It looks like some of the drama has already started.
Among the latest developments, while remembering that nothing counts until the papers are signed on Wednesday:
It looks like some of the drama has already started.
Among the latest developments, while remembering that nothing counts until the papers are signed on Wednesday:
- Arkansas was able to turn linebacker Otha Peters of Covington, La., after Peters had been committed to Tennessee since August. Peters’ high school coach, Malter Scobel, told The New Orleans Times-Picayune that Peters was concerned about the coaching stability at Tennessee. It’s the second highly rated linebacker the Vols have lost in the past few days. Dalton Santos of Van, Texas switched from Tennessee to Texas last weekend.
- Alabama has taken the lead for ESPNU 150 defensive tackle Korren Kirven of Lynchburg, Va. The 6-foot-3, 270-pound Kirven is rated as the No. 8 tackle prospect in the country by ESPN, and it was thought a few days ago that his finalists were Tennessee and Virginia Tech.
- Missouri could be a big signing day winner if receiver Dorial Green-Beckham of Springfield, Mo., signs with the Tigers. It was thought to be down to Arkansas and Missouri, but the Tigers seem to have all the momentum after Green-Beckham visited there last weekend. He’s a five-star prospect rated by ESPN as the No. 1 receiver prospect in the country and the No. 3 overall prospect.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Worldwide Leader in Sports has a phenomenal staff of writers and analysts, churning out high-quality content. In the calm before the storm of signing day, we strongly recommend you check out these links. You'll be informed and entertained.
OTL: Top football talent shifts to the South
Paula Lavigne has an incredibly thorough report on the various factors that have led to a preponderance of high-caliber players in the South, as this Outside The Lines analysis finds.
Mag: In the year 2015 ... (Insider)
In ESPN The Magazine's Recruiting Issue, RecruitingNation's experts predict which stars from this year's recruiting class will take home awards in 2015 -- including an Outland Award winner from the Florida Gators.
Mag: Recruiting Confidential (Insider)
ESPN The Magazine's annual Recruiting Confidential provides cover for 45 of tomorrow's college football stars to dish on recruiting. We'll hold on to their identities -- but the truth is yours.
OTL: Top football talent shifts to the South
Paula Lavigne has an incredibly thorough report on the various factors that have led to a preponderance of high-caliber players in the South, as this Outside The Lines analysis finds.
Mag: In the year 2015 ... (Insider)
In ESPN The Magazine's Recruiting Issue, RecruitingNation's experts predict which stars from this year's recruiting class will take home awards in 2015 -- including an Outland Award winner from the Florida Gators.
Mag: Recruiting Confidential (Insider)
ESPN The Magazine's annual Recruiting Confidential provides cover for 45 of tomorrow's college football stars to dish on recruiting. We'll hold on to their identities -- but the truth is yours.
NCAA President Mark Emmert sat down with SportsNation for a live chat today, and you can read the transcript here.
Emmert talked about his support for a football playoff, conference realignment and the notion of paying athletes.
Emmert also joined the Scott Van Pelt Show to talk about whether we'll see changes to the BCS, the Division I landscape and more.
Emmert talked about his support for a football playoff, conference realignment and the notion of paying athletes.
Emmert also joined the Scott Van Pelt Show to talk about whether we'll see changes to the BCS, the Division I landscape and more.
ESPNU's national signing day coverage kicks off at 9 a.m. ET. Here's the list of the announcements and time for some of the top prospects.
NOTE: Bold names are announcements, all others are interviews.
NOTE: Bold names are announcements, all others are interviews.
The AggreGator: Pardon the hoopterruption
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Before we return you to your regularly scheduled recruiting freak-out, here are some Gator-related college basketball links we think you'll enjoy. Distractions are good, people.
Bilas Index: Kentucky still No. 1 (Insider)
ESPN Insider Jay Bilas updates the Bilas Index, a ranking of the top 68 college basketball teams in the country. This week, the Kentucky Wildcats retain the No. 1 overall ranking, and Florida moves up to No. 9.
SEC Power Rankings
After its big swing through the Magnolia State, Florida jumps up to No. 2 in the league, says Andy Katz.
Bilas Index: Kentucky still No. 1 (Insider)
ESPN Insider Jay Bilas updates the Bilas Index, a ranking of the top 68 college basketball teams in the country. This week, the Kentucky Wildcats retain the No. 1 overall ranking, and Florida moves up to No. 9.
SEC Power Rankings
After its big swing through the Magnolia State, Florida jumps up to No. 2 in the league, says Andy Katz.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Will it be boom or bust for the Gators on signing day?
The hoopla actually gets started early, as defensive end Darius Hamilton will make his decision on Tuesday at 8 p.m., ET. He's down to Rutgers, Florida and Miami.
On Wednesday, several top prospects who have the Gators near the top of their lists will announce. Wish so many unknowns heading into signing day, here's a chronological look at announcement details for some of the top prospects.
The hoopla actually gets started early, as defensive end Darius Hamilton will make his decision on Tuesday at 8 p.m., ET. He's down to Rutgers, Florida and Miami.
On Wednesday, several top prospects who have the Gators near the top of their lists will announce. Wish so many unknowns heading into signing day, here's a chronological look at announcement details for some of the top prospects.
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Recruiting Nation 411: Signing day buzz
January, 31, 2012
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In the last RecruitingNation 411 prior to national signing day, our host of recruiting experts from around the country shares all the latest information on what the top uncommitted recruits are thinking, and where they might end up.
Vincent Valentine Jr. is trying to take it slow. The problem is he has a little more than 36 hours to make a decision.
The three-star defensive tackle from Edwardsville, Ill., is down to a final three of Florida, Illinois and Nebraska. He took his last official visit on Jan. 20 and spent last week mulling his options over.
“This week has been crazy,” he said. “Nonstop coaches are calling me, Facebooking me and working me all day. All of my [high school] coaches are giving me their opinions.
The three-star defensive tackle from Edwardsville, Ill., is down to a final three of Florida, Illinois and Nebraska. He took his last official visit on Jan. 20 and spent last week mulling his options over.
“This week has been crazy,” he said. “Nonstop coaches are calling me, Facebooking me and working me all day. All of my [high school] coaches are giving me their opinions.
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Under Armour All-America cornerback Brian Poole (Bradenton, Fla.) has been heavily recruited by Notre Dame and even had a in-home visit from Brian Kelly last week.
But the 82nd-ranked prospect in the nation wants to make it clear, he's all Gator.
"Notre Dame has continued to come at me pretty hard but on Wednesday I'm signing with Florida," Poole said. "There's no secret to that."
But the 82nd-ranked prospect in the nation wants to make it clear, he's all Gator.
"Notre Dame has continued to come at me pretty hard but on Wednesday I'm signing with Florida," Poole said. "There's no secret to that."
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