Out of state recruiting

[S p e n c e]

When will we start doing more recruiting out of state?  Isnt that the point of playing on national television, to get more exposure and your school name out there to potential recruits?  

I am not 100% familiar with the restrictions and limitations on recruiting so maybe there is some underlying circumstances I am not aware of.  But it just seems like we are one of the only schools in the country that doesnt recruit out of state.  

[Papa_Bull]

When will we start doing more recruiting out of state?  Isnt that the point of playing on national television, to get more exposure and your school name out there to potential recruits?  

I am not 100% familiar with the restrictions and limitations on recruiting so maybe there is some underlying circumstances I am not aware of.  But it just seems like we are one of the only schools in the country that doesnt recruit out of state.  

Good question.

Right now we are looking primarily at Georgia and NJ for out of state recruits.

We'd PREFER To take a Florida recruit, all other things being equal, because that is our base.

There is so much talent here, that it would take a very special out of state athlete to beat out the in state talent we can get, and that type of kid is usually already being persued by Top schools and are hard to get.

I assume we will start to branch out more once we actually start playing in the Big East and we become more nationally known.

[Omniscientbull]

Based on the cost of scholarships I'm certain we will concentrate on Florida and only offer out of state if they are a phenom!

[Guest S.  Bien]

Omni is right on.  We're recruiting Jersey, and we're in on some big names out of state.  That DE/TE/LB from GA is a big fish.  He would be a steal.

[BULLfreak]

Florida has the best high school players in the nation so why would we go out of the state

[Papa_Bull]

Florida has the best high school players in the nation so why would we go out of the state

Well, IF we could recruit like UF, FSU and Miami we'd probably get one-third of our athletes from other states, but we can't get THOSE out of state Top 100 athletes NOW. So, that is the reason we generally don't.

[Papa_Bull]

I'd trade out of state recruiting though for those Florida players we wanted who are going out of state themselves.  :-/

Prominently Stated

By JOEY JOHNSTON jjohnston@tampatrib.com

Published: Jan 9, 2005

 

TAMPA - Lane Kiffin, passing-game coordinator and receivers coach for the national champion USC Trojans, already knew the state of Florida produced formidable football talent. But that fact was emphasized when he checked out the recent flood of bowl games.

``You know when you watch the beginning, when they show the starting lineups and all the hometowns?'' Kiffin said. ``Almost every one of those teams - Penn State, Ohio State, Bowling Green, whoever - they have three or four players from Florida. And it's the starting tailback, the starting linebacker. They're getting good players. That says something.''

It says that Florida's high school programs, like never before, are producing all- league players at nearly every conference in America. The quality is evident on The Tampa Tribune's third annual All- Florida team, which includes players from the SEC, ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Mountain West, Mid-American Conference and Conference USA.

Any player who played at a Florida high school was eligible for selection.

All-Florida players appeared in all four Bowl Championship Series games - and 11 different bowl games combined. Three players - Michigan center David Baas (Sarasota Riverview), Wisconsin defensive end Erasmus James (Hollywood McArthur) and Miami cornerback Antrel Rolle (Homestead South Dade) - were named first-team All- Americans.

``Florida is a very unique state for football players, no question,'' Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. ``Obviously, the state schools themselves get their fair share. But there are so many players and they all seem to find success, no matter where they go.''

Some are on the verge of discovery.

USC is losing Matt Grootegoed, its All-American senior outside linebacker.

Waiting in the wings is Keith Rivers, formerly of Lake Mary High, who was a quality reserve as a freshman. The Trojans, two-time defending national champions, are expected to enter next season with Rivers in the lineup.

``I don't think it's that unusual for [a Florida player] to be starting at USC,'' Rivers said. ``Florida produces a tremendous amount of good players, and they'll all can't stay home. Plus, the colleges know where to come. It's not a secret. Sometimes, your best opportunity is to get out of the state and make a name for yourself.''

That's the sentiment of Louisville senior wide receiver J.R. Russell (Gaither), who finished as No. 3 on the Cardinals' career list for catches (186) and receiving yardage (2,619).

``I remember watching a lot of Florida State, Miami and Florida when I was growing up,'' Russell said. ``But I think where I ended up [Louisville] turned out great because I was able to put up some great numbers. Coming from the state of Florida gets you noticed by a lot of coaches, then it's up to you to produce.''

Of the 26 All-Florida players (11 offense, 11 defense, four specialists), 13 came from the primary South Florida area of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Eight were from the Tampa Bay area.

Chamberlain (represented by Pittsburgh wide receiver Greg Lee and North Carolina State linebacker Oliver Hoyte) and Jesuit (represented by Michigan kicker Garrett Rivas and Colorado State punter Jeff Babcock), were among the five high schools with two selections, along with Hollywood McArthur, Delray Beach Atlantic and Fort Lauderdale Dillard.

Among state schools, Florida State and Miami each had three selections. FSU was represented by defensive end Chauncey Davis, cornerback Bryant McFadden and kickoff returner Antonio Cromartie. Miami selections were offensive tackle Chris Myers, cornerback Antrel Rolle and punt returner Devin Hester. Florida's two selections were running back Ciatrick Fason and linebacker Brandon Siler.

``What a state for players,'' said new Mississippi coach Ed Orgeron, the former USC defensive line coach and one- time Miami assistant. ``Our first goal is to win the state of Mississippi. But I promise you we want some of those Florida players.

``It seems like you can plug them into all types of situations and they come out as big-time players.''

And for more proof, just check out the All-Florida lineup. It's talented as ever - and the geographic reach is getting wider.

http://www.tampatrib.com/Sports/MGBRQ48MQ3E.html

[Papa_Bull]

Looks like it is Georgia who is making inroads in Florida this year:

Buchalter

Florida talent being recruited near and far

Published January 9, 2005

 

Last year, East Carolina made a big splash in Florida, signing 15 state prospects.

That's when Jerry Odom -- a former standout at Merritt Island High and the University of Florida -- was at ECU, and his presence showed the value of having a "local" source when it comes to recruiting.

For example, now recruiting Central Florida for Georgia Tech is linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary, a former Apopka standout. The new recruiting coordinator at UCF is Jim Bernhardt, who coached at Lake Highland, Dr. Phillips and Seminole before joining George O'Leary's staff. And former Evans standout Galen Scott has been strengthening Division I-AA Illinois State's program with Central Florida athletes.

Over the past decade, schools such as Louisville, North Carolina State and Auburn have taken turns signing the most Floridians by an out-of-state I-A program.

Now, there's a new power player, Georgia, and it doesn't hurt that the 'Dawgs have plenty of Florida ties, including Coach Mark Richt (Boca Raton High, University of Miami quarterback, FSU assistant), defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder (a former UCF assistant) and receivers coach John Eason (a former FSU assistant).

Richt and Georgia are aware of talent-rich Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Last week, the school got a commitment from Plantation DT Jeff Owens (6 feet 2/265 pounds), No. 12 on the Orlando Sentinel's state top 100 rankings. Earlier, Georgia got commitments from three other ranked players -- LB Jamar Chaney (6-0/216) of Port St. Lucie Centennial West at No. 42, WR Michael Moore (6-2/185) of Coconut Creek North Broward Prep at No. 66 and DB Donovan Baldwin (6-2/190) of Plantation American Heritage at No. 74.

Elsewhere

Among those visiting Florida for Urban Meyer's first official recruiting-visit weekend is LB Darryl Gresham Jr. (6-3/227), from Roanoke (Va.) William Fleming. Gresham could continue a legacy of sorts; his dad lettered in basketball at UF in 1984 and 1985.

Among the 11 scheduled to visit Florida State this weekend are All-Central Florida picks such as Mainland TE Brian Ellis and DB Avery Atkins, Edgewater OTs Quinton Brown and Matt Hardrick, and Palm Bay LB Neefy Moffett.

Josh McNeil (6-4/285), an All-Southern center from Collins, Miss., committed to Tennessee.

Bill Buchalter can be reached at bbuchalter@orlandosentinel.com.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/columnists/orl-spt-recruit010905,1,2128500.column?coll=orl-sports-utility&ctrack=3&cset=true

[Papa_Bull]

Here is a list of Florida recruits and where they are going. It also lists the out of state verbals to Florida schools:

http://hsflorida.scout.com/3/2005_COMMITMENT_LIST.html