Posted by Dave as Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson, College Football, Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, Miami, Notre Dame, Oklahoma Sooners at 8:22 PM EST on February 6th, 2008
Signings have come and gone, except for Terrelle Pryor, who has decided to continue torching the Wolverines and Buckeyes with patience, and there were a few surprises. A Georgia Tight End, whose name I don’t know because he’s going to Georgia and he’s only in high school, screwed the Dogs and went to Clemson instead.
Look: I don’t keep up with college football recruiting much. To me, it’s one of those things that’s a lot of hype and not a lot of substance. So many of these kids come in highly recruited and we never hear from them; others, kids that were three and four stars, blow up in college and end up the best players in the NFL. Regardless, I’m forced to do a job, even if it’s half-ass. Here’s the Top 5 recruiting classes this year, according to ESPN.
1. Miami Hurricanes
2. Clemson Tigers
3. Florida “Urban Meyer Pays Well” Gators
4. Alabama Crimson Tide
5. Georgia “We Would Be Better If It Wasn’t For Clemson” Bulldogs
According to Rivals, here’s how it goes:
1. Alabama
2. Notre Dame
3. Florida
4. Miami
5. Oklahoma
Like I said: I don’t think recruiting means that much. How they play against another level is something Rivals or ESPN can’t tell us. That said, it’s nice to see Miami getting talent again. There was something always fun about watching a team with speed, and then watching Miami. It’s the old saying: “There’s speed, and then there’s Miami speed.” Say hello to seven more 1st Round NFL Draft Picks.
ErikTheRed Said,
July 9, 2008 @ 3:10 pm
Thank you for the comments regarding the U. The Canes will surprise a lot of people this coming season because they are young, eager and hungry to regain their glory. They have locked up the fertile south florida talent pool, and should begin their ascent this year. It may not be immediate, but the skill set and physical attributes that these kids bring are back on the level of the Sapp’s, Russell Maryland, McKinney, Morgan, Shockey, the list goes on and on. They should be really entertaining and have a diverse offense, which was sleepy under Coker. Coker couldn’t recruit, and was over his head as a tier 1 coach. Shannon hs been there, bleeds Hurricane green and orange and has the support of the community. Miami speed is on its way back. Stay tuned! GO CANES!
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