Fisher leans on summer camps for signees 
July, 17, 2012
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Corey Dowlar | ESPN.com
Florida State's annual summer camps have been a part of a bigger trend in the Seminoles' recruiting efforts since the arrival of head coach Jimbo Fisher.
The overwhelming majority of signees over the last three seasons have taken part in, or at least attended, Fisher's drills. That is by no accident, either.
Fisher's recruiting philosophy usually mandates his own evaluation on a prospect before the green light is given. Because he can't get out on the road during the fall because of NCAA rules, these camps provide a golden opportunity.
The overwhelming majority of signees over the last three seasons have taken part in, or at least attended, Fisher's drills. That is by no accident, either.
Fisher's recruiting philosophy usually mandates his own evaluation on a prospect before the green light is given. Because he can't get out on the road during the fall because of NCAA rules, these camps provide a golden opportunity.
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David Hale joined ESPN.com in 2012 after covering the Philadelphia Phillies for The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., and the University of Georgia for The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph. Hale has written about college and professional sports since 2004. He currently lives in Tallahassee, Fla., and can be reached at davidmhale@gmail.com.
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.