FSU, Stanford after four-star Ryan Switzer 
September, 16, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
North Carolina's loss might soon be another school's gain.
While four-star athlete Ryan Switzer is still committed to North Carolina, West Virginia's top prospect acknowledged today that other schools are recruiting him, perhaps even more aggressively since news surfaced about off-field issues in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels are dealing with allegations of academic abuse and extra benefits provided to athletes.
"FSU and Stanford want me down and I'd love to see a game atmosphere," the standout from Charleston (W.Va.) George Washington told ESPN via text message.
While four-star athlete Ryan Switzer is still committed to North Carolina, West Virginia's top prospect acknowledged today that other schools are recruiting him, perhaps even more aggressively since news surfaced about off-field issues in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels are dealing with allegations of academic abuse and extra benefits provided to athletes.
"FSU and Stanford want me down and I'd love to see a game atmosphere," the standout from Charleston (W.Va.) George Washington told ESPN via text message.
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