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Cooper was bumped up to a 2*. Temple also has a commitment from W PA DB Artrel Foster. He had an offer from Eastern Michigan and 2 FCS.

We got RB Aaron Baltazar back in June and are just finding out now. He decommitted from Washington after he tripped to Boise. Offers from Cincy, San Diego State, UCLA, and Washington.

Also committed in the last few days was DT Justin Taimatuia who has offers from Houston, Indiana, Texas A&M, Texas Tech among a handful of others.

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A few weeks ago, Rivals 3* WR Richard Benjamin decommitted from UCF. UCF's chances of landing him for a second time look slim, but there is a possibility (just like Woulard with USF). Here's an article:

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/art...wr_ri.html

Temple picks up 3* FL TE AJ Sattinger. Offers from Bowling Green, UMass, Ohio, WMU, and 5 FCS.

Dammm recruiting is slow....

UCF receives a commitment from 6'4, 250 pound DE Antonio Guerad. Rivals 2*. Offers from Cincinnati, Kentucky, FIU, Syracuse, UMASS, Iowa State, and a few others.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ucf/football/rec...rad-133166

On his 18th birthday, Lakewood High WR Marquez Valdes verbally committed to Louisville, becoming the 10th commit in Charlie Strong's 2013 class and the second receiver alongside 3-star wideout CJ Cooper of Raleigh, NC.
"It was the place that fit me best," said Valdes. "I just had that feeling from talking with the coaches and watching their games."
The St. Petersberg, FL native, listed at 6'3" 190, is rated a 3-star by Rivals and ESPN and picked Louisville over West Virginia, Iowa State and Toledo. Recruiting analysts for ESPN describe Valdes as a possession receiver with strong hands who should be able to add bulk to his frame over time.


St Pete Receiver to UofL

Boise just picked up JC CB Matson who had offers from Arizona, Arizona St, Fresno, Kansas, Rutgers, Washington, and Washington St. He is not currently ranked.

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UCF QB commitment Pte DiNovo, just broke former Tulane/NFL QB Shaun King's all-time passing record for Pinellas County.

DiNovo breaks Shaun King's all-time passing record: (free article)

http://ucf.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1426082

MD DE Nik D'Avanzo decommitted from Temple and committed to Cincy because he's a country boy and didn't feel comfortable going to school in a city. The geography education in Maryland is clearly quite poor.

(10-23-2012 01:40 PM)JHG722 Wrote:  MD DE Nik D'Avanzo decommitted from Temple and committed to Cincy because he's a country boy and didn't feel comfortable going to school in a city. The geography education in Maryland is clearly quite poor.

You're being sarcastic right? UC is one of THE most urban schools in the Big East.

(10-23-2012 02:03 PM)cinbinsportsfan Wrote:  

(10-23-2012 01:40 PM)JHG722 Wrote:  MD DE Nik D'Avanzo decommitted from Temple and committed to Cincy because he's a country boy and didn't feel comfortable going to school in a city. The geography education in Maryland is clearly quite poor.

You're being sarcastic right? UC is one of THE most urban schools in the Big East.

No, that's what he literally said. It is the most puzzling recruitment I have ever seen. Not to mention he goes to HS in Baltimore. He's really in for a shock when he gets to UC.

As far as most urban, Temple and UC are equally tied there.

(10-23-2012 02:10 PM)JHG722 Wrote:  

(10-23-2012 02:03 PM)cinbinsportsfan Wrote:  

(10-23-2012 01:40 PM)JHG722 Wrote:  MD DE Nik D'Avanzo decommitted from Temple and committed to Cincy because he's a country boy and didn't feel comfortable going to school in a city. The geography education in Maryland is clearly quite poor.

You're being sarcastic right? UC is one of THE most urban schools in the Big East.

No, that's what he literally said. It is the most puzzling recruitment I have ever seen. Not to mention he goes to HS in Baltimore. He's really in for a shock when he gets to UC.

As far as most urban, Temple and UC are equally tied there.

Yea I know I said Cincy was ONE of the most urban schools in the Big East. Temple, DePaul, St. John's, Marquette are among the others.

Interesting to say the least if that was his reason for switching.

(10-23-2012 02:20 PM)cinbinsportsfan Wrote:  

(10-23-2012 02:10 PM)JHG722 Wrote:  

(10-23-2012 02:03 PM)cinbinsportsfan Wrote:  

(10-23-2012 01:40 PM)JHG722 Wrote:  MD DE Nik D'Avanzo decommitted from Temple and committed to Cincy because he's a country boy and didn't feel comfortable going to school in a city. The geography education in Maryland is clearly quite poor.

You're being sarcastic right? UC is one of THE most urban schools in the Big East.

No, that's what he literally said. It is the most puzzling recruitment I have ever seen. Not to mention he goes to HS in Baltimore. He's really in for a shock when he gets to UC.

As far as most urban, Temple and UC are equally tied there.

Yea I know I said Cincy was ONE of the most urban schools in the Big East. Temple, DePaul, St. John's, Marquette are among the others.

Interesting to say the least if that was his reason for switching.

"I love all the Temple coaches and the school, but the location … I'm not sure I fit there," D'Avanzo said. "I'm a country boy, and Temple is in the middle of the city. I went there three times thinking I'd adjust and learn to like it, but I'm just not feeling the area right now."

Like seriously?

Rutgers Commit Analysis: Nadir Barnwell

Good read about RU's top recruit for 2013 (4* ESPNU300) Local young man from Piscataway playing for the home school.

Quotes:

"Projected Collegiate Position: Cornerback or Strong Safety

Standing 5-11 and 185 pounds with long arms, Barnwell has a frame conducive to playing the cornerback position on the collegiate level. However, his skill-set, ability to seek contact, and top-speed level would lend to the idea of him being an outstanding strong safety prospect as well."

"Overall Assessment:

Barnwell could likely be a candidate for early playing time due to his mental knack for the game, maturity and physical style of play. Early on, don'™t be be surprised to see him start out at the safety position and then transfer over to cornerback as he continues to develop. Look for, at least, a 3-year on-field collegiate contribution and likely professional emergence from Barnwell if he can remain relatively healthy over the next few seasons."

Memphis lands 3-star RB from Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/memphis/football...ord-133501

Total of 11 so far.

Full list of commits (listed by commitment date):
Sam Craft - 3* ATH.
Dontrell Nelson - 2* DB
Jackson Dillon - 3* LB/DE
B.J. Ross - 2* DB
Cortez Crosby - 2* DT
Brayden Scott - 3* QB
Lenard Harden - 2* LB
Zach Collins - 2* OL
Trevor Morgan - 2* OL (Long snapper)
Thomas Farst - K (Unranked)
Marquis Warford - 3* RB

SMU gets commit from first 4* (Scout), RB Traylon Shead. I think we're at 23 in this class. Currently have nice rankings from Rivals #48, Sports 247 #51 and Scout #54. When will we get an update Poise?