Recruiting Notes 10-7

Peter Ariz

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-There have been rumblings lately of 2014 RB Sony Michel's interest in Georgia. I can confirm that this interest is very legitimate and a source close to Michel told me that if signing day were today, he would be a Bulldog. This same source told me that he ultimately expects Sony to wind up a Cane because of the relationships he has developed over the last few years with the staff. There have been rumors throughout the process that Michel "loves" FSU RB Coach Eddie Gran, but apparently that has been overblown. Sony does not believe everything Gran is telling him, as some have suspected. That is big for Miami's chances.

-Another 2014 American Heritage player to keep an eye on is ATH Isaiah McKenzie. Tito posted about him yesterday here, but I've heard that McKenzie is absolutely blowing up this year. Word is that Jimbo wants him badly and Greg Reid referred to him as his "replacement" because he thought McKenzie's style was very similar to his own.

-2014 DL Anthony Moten from St. Thomas Aquinas told me today that he is aiming for a Spring commitment. South Carolina has recently come into the picture, but the Canes are in great position to land him. I really like what I've seen from him and is nowhere near as big as he will be. He told me a few months back that he actually wanted to commit to Miami back in the summer, but his parents wanted him to hold off. Keep an eye on him in the coming months.

-2013 DL commit Keith Bryant was in Columbia this weekend to see the Gamecocks play Georgia. He told me the visit was "dope", but I wouldn't put too much into it because Keith his likes to enjoy his visits. He is planning to be at Miami-FSU in 2 weeks as well and is pumped up about it. On another note, I've seen some people questioning whether or not he will qualify. I was told that Bryant struggled in the classroom early in high school, but has really been working hard over the last two years and has cleared up any of those concerns. You never know with the NCAA nowadays, but I'm not worried about any problems popping up with him.

-2014 commit Travis Rudolph broke his middle finger in his game this weekend. With a game coming up on October 19th against American Heritage, Rudolph told me "One finger won't stop me from playing". He will be going to the doctor tomorrow to see how severe the injury is.

-Alex Collins visited Wisconsin this past weekend to see the Badgers beat Illinois 31-14. I haven't talked to anybody close to him to see how the visit went, but keep in mind it was in the 30s, so it will be interesting to hear what Collins thought about the weather.
 
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Collins visit to Wisconsin is a huge deal. They are without a doubt our main competition.

Hopefully our fan base can rest easier once this blows over without a decommit.
 
Moten has an awesome frame. He reminds me of a bigger version of McCord frame wise. There is a ton of room to work in some good weight so you don't have to worry so much about slowing him down.

Always nice getting kids from STA to commit too because they are usually solid as a rock.
 
Moten has an awesome frame. He reminds me of a bigger version of McCord frame wise. There is a ton of room to work in some good weight so you don't have to worry so much about slowing him down.

Always nice getting kids from STA to commit too because they are usually solid as a rock.

Anyway he can leave HS early, **** we need DL help ASAP.
 
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Pete, just wondering but think its possible jumbo just "wants mckenzie badly" to get closer to Sony? Just speculation on my part but again I know nothing...wanted to know your opinion
 
I am glad it was cold in wisconsin this week, I really hope it helps us out with Collins. I really want Collins in this class he is a must get.
 
Pete, do you see Bryant as a guy who sees our crappy DT play and knows he can come in and play right away or does he maybe take the other perspective? IMO he is as important to this class as any other guy we already have committed. We need Bryant more than anyone and I hope he knows that.
 
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The Collins thing is starting to stink. I understand its a game for most kids, but this one is starting to not look good.
 
The Collins thing is starting to stink. I understand its a game for most kids, but this one is starting to not look good.

This^^^^^.
Don't think he will be in this class. Stinks like Northrup situation from last year
 
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that sony kid is starting to scare me... i thought he was suppose to be a CANE LOCK like how Duke was...
 
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Can Bryant make an immediate impact next season?

**** yes he can, and will.

Besides the fact that Miami is his dream school, instant playing time means he ain't going nowhere else unless something crazy happens with grades or something like that
 
Can Bryant make an immediate impact next season?

He can do well in the rotation.

Anyone that is telling you he can shore up one of the 2 DT spots next year is fooling themselves and everyone they tell.

The way to improve our DL is not by trying to bring in stud freshmen to take over (we do need to bring in stud freshmen), it is by developing the freshmen/sophomores we have on the roster and mixing in the incoming talent to compliment them.

DL is a grown man position. That is THE MAIN REASON why our defense sucks. I would argue that DL (particularly DT) is the area where strength, technique and experience development are the most necessary and important (right there with QB)
 
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