Post by FIUFanatic on Feb 10, 2008 15:28:57 GMT -5
Interesting article by Orlando Sentinel recruiting guru, Bill Buchalter. Midway through the article he mentions that the state of Florida has produced, so far, 371 signings with Bowl Subdivision D-1 schools (formerly D-IA). The Sun Belt had the most numerous number of students sign letters of intent with 85, followed by ACC's 75. I think the fact FIU and FAU are already in the conference will or has, not only help the Panthers and Owls, but our conference mates, in becoming a much stronger conference. It appears an improvement is already made there, and more seem to be in the way.
Troy and MTSU led the way with Floridians, but also WKU, and ULL signed a good number of them. What do you think?
www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-buchalter1008feb10,0,2759366.column
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Troy and MTSU led the way with Floridians, but also WKU, and ULL signed a good number of them. What do you think?
www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-buchalter1008feb10,0,2759366.column
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Numbers game
When the ink finally dried on National Signing Day, 371 Floridians had signed, with the Sun Belt Conference (85) leading the way, followed by the ACC (75), SEC (54), Big East (38), Mid-American (30), Big Ten (25) and ConferenceUSA (24).
A record number of Central Florida athletes (62) also signed with Bowl Championship Series schools.
There's a reason why so many Floridians were recruited to the Sun Belt. FAU'sHoward Schnellenberger created the "State of Miami" when he coached the 'Canes more than two decades ago. Mario Cristobal, a former UM player and coach, now is in his second year at FIU and he is following that theory, signing 12 from Palm Beach, Broward and Dade among 22 Floridians. Four are from state champion Miami Booker T. Washington.
Troy (13 Floridians) has had numerous successes with Florida players and MiddleTennessee's Rick Stockstill has a Florida pedigree. He was a high school quarterback at Fernandina Beach, played at FSU, coached at UCF and Bethune-Cookman. He signed a dozen Floridians.
"Florida is over-saturated with players and every school is recruiting Florida and the well has not run dry yet," Stockstill told GoMiddle.com. "There is something there for everybody. It's a state with a lot of skill in it, and there are so many players in Florida there is enough for all the schools in the state, and for those coming in to get quality players. We have to do a good job evaluating the ones we have a legitimate chance to get."
By the way, Rivals.com selectedAlabama assistant coach Lance Thompson as its recruiter of the year. Thompson moved to Nick Saban's staff from UCF, where he was defensive coordinator.
When the ink finally dried on National Signing Day, 371 Floridians had signed, with the Sun Belt Conference (85) leading the way, followed by the ACC (75), SEC (54), Big East (38), Mid-American (30), Big Ten (25) and ConferenceUSA (24).
A record number of Central Florida athletes (62) also signed with Bowl Championship Series schools.
There's a reason why so many Floridians were recruited to the Sun Belt. FAU'sHoward Schnellenberger created the "State of Miami" when he coached the 'Canes more than two decades ago. Mario Cristobal, a former UM player and coach, now is in his second year at FIU and he is following that theory, signing 12 from Palm Beach, Broward and Dade among 22 Floridians. Four are from state champion Miami Booker T. Washington.
Troy (13 Floridians) has had numerous successes with Florida players and MiddleTennessee's Rick Stockstill has a Florida pedigree. He was a high school quarterback at Fernandina Beach, played at FSU, coached at UCF and Bethune-Cookman. He signed a dozen Floridians.
"Florida is over-saturated with players and every school is recruiting Florida and the well has not run dry yet," Stockstill told GoMiddle.com. "There is something there for everybody. It's a state with a lot of skill in it, and there are so many players in Florida there is enough for all the schools in the state, and for those coming in to get quality players. We have to do a good job evaluating the ones we have a legitimate chance to get."
By the way, Rivals.com selectedAlabama assistant coach Lance Thompson as its recruiter of the year. Thompson moved to Nick Saban's staff from UCF, where he was defensive coordinator.
