FSU OL commit Ryan Hoefeld feels valued 
August, 6, 2012
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Corey Dowlar | ESPN.com
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- It wasn't the first time something like this happened.
Flash back to the summer of 2010 during Jimbo Fisher Camp. An unknown, and undersized, offensive lineman named Sterling Lovelady out of Pensacola, Fla. took his spot in line for board drills.
He didn't stick out, no; there were several other players who looked more impressive at first glance. But all he did was win and display a mean streak that offensive line coach Rick Trickett can't get enough of.
Flash back to the summer of 2010 during Jimbo Fisher Camp. An unknown, and undersized, offensive lineman named Sterling Lovelady out of Pensacola, Fla. took his spot in line for board drills.
He didn't stick out, no; there were several other players who looked more impressive at first glance. But all he did was win and display a mean streak that offensive line coach Rick Trickett can't get enough of.
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Corey Dowlar
Corey Dowlar joined ESPN.com in 2012 after covering Florida State and South Florida athletics for 247Sports.com and Rivals.com. Dowlar has written about Florida State sports and recruiting since 2007. He currently lives in Clearwater, Fla., and can be reached at cdowlar@gmail.com.