Valentine closing in on decision 

January, 30, 2012
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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.

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