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<P><b><a name="ACC">ACC (12)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Florida State</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Eugene Hayes, DE Justin Mincey, WR Fred Rouse, RB Antone Smith</TD><TD class="ccitd">As usual, last-day flurry gives 'Noles a big-time boost.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. Virginia Tech</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Victor Harris, RB Elan Lewis, LB Deveon Simmons, QB Ike Whitaker</TD><TD class="ccitd">Hokies cleaned up in-state and brought in a lot of speed.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Miami</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Spencer Adkins, TE DajLeon Farr, S Kenneth Phillips, OT Reggie Youngblood</TD><TD class="ccitd">Lack of a QB and a WR really hurts the Hurricanes. Phillips is a stud, though.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Virginia</TD><TD class="ccitd">DE Antonio Appleby, QB Vic Hall, OT Eugene Monroe, RB Mikell Simpson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Cavs got a bunch of commitments early, and Monroe may be nation's best lineman.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Maryland</TD><TD class="ccitd">DL Melvin Alaeze, RB Morgan Green, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, CB Anthony Wiseman</TD><TD class="ccitd">Terps dominated in their area and added a lot of needed speed. Alaeze is the headliner.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Clemson</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Antonio Clay, RB James Davis, LB Josh Miller, ATH Rendrick Taylor</TD><TD class="ccitd">Clay, who decommitted from Oklahoma, headlines a solid group.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. NC State</TD><TD class="ccitd">TB Toney Baker, OL Curtis Crouch, ATH J.C. Neal, LB Avery Vogt</TD><TD class="ccitd">NCSU signed 14 linemen in its 24-player class. There are some good Floridians, too.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Boston College</TD><TD class="ccitd">DL Brendan Deska, OL Pat Sheil, DE Allan Smith, OL Matt Tennant</TD><TD class="ccitd">Eagles did especially well on the lines on both sides of the ball.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. North Carolina</TD><TD class="ccitd">CB Jordan Hemby, DL Darrius Massenburg, RB Richie Rich, QB Cameron Sexton</TD><TD class="ccitd">An OK class, but defection of RB Montarrio Hardesty to Tennessee hurt.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. Duke</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Requan Boyette, QB Gene Delle Donne, DT Vince Oghobaase, DE Clifford Respress</TD><TD class="ccitd">Best Duke class in a while. Oghobaase was a national recruit.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">11. Georgia Tech</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Anthony Barnes, S Tony Clark, QB Jonathan Garner, LB Taalib Tucker</TD><TD class="ccitd">Jackets got crushed in Georgia and didn't get many big names.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">12. Wake Forest</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Gage Crews, OL Chris DeGeare, CB Brandon Ghee, RB Kevin Harris</TD><TD class="ccitd">A spotty class for Deacons, though they did get some good offensive linemen.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="Big East">BIG EAST (8)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Louisville</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Maurice Grinter, DL Earl Heyman, DB Darius Mann, OL Brian Roche</TD><TD class="ccitd">Move to Big East pays off with solid class that includes players from 10 states.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. West Virginia</TD><TD class="ccitd">S Quinton Andrews, QB Jarrett Brown, RB Jason Gwaltney, DT Rashad Roussell</TD><TD class="ccitd">Gwaltney is a stud, and WVU did well in Florida again with Andrews and Brown.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Pittsburgh</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Conredge Collins, DT Derrell Jones, QB Bill Stull, ATH Bryan Williams</TD><TD class="ccitd">A better-than-expected class for new Coach Dave Wannstedt. Collins is from Miami.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. USF</TD><TD class="ccitd">DB R.J. Anderson, OL Chris DeArmas, QB Matt Grothe, QB Carlton Hill</TD><TD class="ccitd">A solid bunch for the Bulls, headlined by 2 athletic quarterbacks.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Connecticut</TD><TD class="ccitd">C Joe Akers, RB Ronald Brown, DB Kitt Pommells, DT Andrew Presnell</TD><TD class="ccitd">There are 7 Floridians in Coach Randy Edsall's class of 26.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Cincinnati</TD><TD class="ccitd">DT Thomas Claggett, QB Nick Davila*, DE Curtis Smith, ATH Cedric Tolbert</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bearcats lost 25 seniors but brought in 24-man class.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Rutgers</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Jabulani Lovelace, G Dave McClain, RB Jerome Messam*, RB Davon Smart</TD><TD class="ccitd">Knights signed 10 players from Jersey, 6 from Florida.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Syracuse</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Lavar Lobdell, RB Lamar McPhearson, OL Anthony Perkins, LB Mike Stenclik</TD><TD class="ccitd">Lobdell and McPhearson bring a lot of headlines. Rest of class? Yawn.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="Big Ten">BIG TEN (11)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Michigan</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Antonio Bass, RB Kevin Grady, WR Mario Manningham, G Marques Slocum</TD><TD class="ccitd">Wolverines did nice job with skill-position guys and sprinkled in some nice linemen.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. Iowa</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Jake Christensen, OL Dan Doering, OL Dace Richardson, WR Trey Stross</TD><TD class="ccitd">Hawkeyes signed best group of offensive linemen in the nation, led by Doering.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Ohio State</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Alex Boone, DT Todd Denlinger, CB Jamario O'Neal, RB Maurice Wells</TD><TD class="ccitd">Surprisingly good class for a school being looked at by the NCAA.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Purdue</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Selwyn Lymon, WR Greg Orton, DE J.B. Paxson, LB Kyle Williams</TD><TD class="ccitd">This is best group in Coach Joe Tiller's tenure at the school.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Wisconsin</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Travis Beckum, RB Dion Foster, LB Elijah Hodge, LB O'Brien Schofield</TD><TD class="ccitd">Badgers wanted LBs and they got a bunch, led by Beckum and Hodge (from Ft. Lauderdale).</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Penn State</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Jerome Hayes, CB Justin King, ATH Lydell Sargeant, WR Derrick Williams</TD><TD class="ccitd">King and Williams 2 of nation's top 10 players. But rest of class doesn't match up to that.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Michigan State</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Ryan Allison, RB A.J. Jimmerson, RB Javon Ringer, OL Kenny Shane*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Spartans did a nice job on offense, giving John L. Smith some weapons to work with.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Illinois</TD><TD class="ccitd">DB Guesley Dervil, WR Derrick McPhearson, RB Rashard Mendenhall, DE Doug Pilcher</TD><TD class="ccitd">Ron Zook was able to reel in some bigger names late in process.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. Northwestern</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Ramon Diaz, LB Chris Jeske, OT Kurt Mattes, RB Tyrell Sutton</TD><TD class="ccitd">Wildcats brought in a better-than-normal group on offense.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. Minnesota</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Alex Daniels, DE Steve Davis, ATH Keith Massey, OL Ryan Ruckdashel</TD><TD class="ccitd">Gophers' best signees, including Daniels, are from Ohio.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">11. Indiana</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Justin Carrington, CB Bruce Hampton, ATH Jammie Kirlew, RB Demetrius McCray</TD><TD class="ccitd">Hey, Terry Hoeppner: Welcome to the bottom of the Big Ten.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="Big 12">BIG 12 (12)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Oklahoma</TD><TD class="ccitd">DT DeMarcus Granger, WR Malcolm Kelly, LB Curtis Lofton, S Reggie Smith</TD><TD class="ccitd">A nice well-rounded class for the Sooners, who should stay near top with this group.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. Nebraska</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Phillip Dillard, ATH Leon Jackson, RB Marlon Lucky, DT Ndamukong Suh</TD><TD class="ccitd">Huskers signed 30, including 10 JC transfers who need to help now. Suh is a stud.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Texas A&amp;M</TD><TD class="ccitd">TE Martellus Bennett, WR Howard Morrow, OL Michael Shumard, DT Vincent Williams</TD><TD class="ccitd">Aggies signed excellent DB group and nice group of d-linemen.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Texas</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Chris Brown, RB Jamaal Charles, DT Roy Miller, DB Ishie Oduegwu</TD><TD class="ccitd">For first time in a while, Longhorns were outrecruited by Aggies.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Texas Tech</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Chris Cunigan, DL McKinner Dixon, OL Louis Vasquez, ATH Todd Walker</TD><TD class="ccitd">Dixon and Walker headline a group heavy on Texas players (18 of 21 are Texans).</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Kansas State</TD><TD class="ccitd">DE Jonathan Lewis, QB Kevin Lopina, OL Brock Unruh, LB Reggie Walker</TD><TD class="ccitd">Wildcats signed 15 high-schoolers, and 7 are from Texas.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Missouri</TD><TD class="ccitd">DE Tarell Corby, QB Chase Daniel, DL Kurtis Gregory, OL Dain Wise</TD><TD class="ccitd">Tigers dominated in-state and also did nice job in Texas in landing guys such as Daniel.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Kansas</TD><TD class="ccitd">DE Rodney Allen, DL Russell Brorsen, QB Kerry Meier, CB Justin Thornton</TD><TD class="ccitd">Jayhawks signed 7 JC transfers. Meier's brother is K-State's starting QB.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. Colorado</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Marcus Burton, RB Maurice Greer, DE Maurice Lucas, ATH Gardner McCoy</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bulk of Buffs' best signees came from California.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. Oklahoma State</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Brady Bond, DE Ryan McBean*, DB Quinton Moore, LB Eric Preast</TD><TD class="ccitd">New staff was in scrambling mode but did an OK job. McBean is a JC All-American.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">11. Iowa State</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Scott Fisher*, ATH Houston Jones, RB Dominique Rocker, G Reggie Stephens</TD><TD class="ccitd">Cyclones signed 6 Floridians, with the best being Tavares' Rocker.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">12. Baylor</TD><TD class="ccitd">DT Trey Bryant, WR David Gettis, OT Matt Lott*, ATH Queito Teasley</TD><TD class="ccitd">18 of the 20 signees are from Texas. Gettis is a big-timer from California, though.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="CUSA">CONFERENCE USA (12)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Southern Miss</TD><TD class="ccitd">DB Austin Divinity, OL Ryan Hebert, LB Jerome Lyons*, DL Mam Nyang</TD><TD class="ccitd">Linebacker and defensive line were priority areas, and those needs look to be filled.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. UTEP</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Mike Aguayo, QB Brandis Dew, ATH Arthur Giddens*, WR Dashan Miller</TD><TD class="ccitd">Miners signed 30 players, including 9 JC transfers. Dew comes highly touted.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Houston</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Kenneth Atkins*, G Jerrod Butler, WR Jeff Moturi, G Justin Washington</TD><TD class="ccitd">Cougars signed 27, and 26 are Texas natives.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Memphis</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Paul Edwards, ATH Stacy Jones, RB T.J. Pitts, LB David Thornton</TD><TD class="ccitd">A big class (31 signees) that includes 6 JC transfers.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Tulane</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Chris Ducre, TE Justin Kessler, OL Tyler Rice, DE Matt Slocum</TD><TD class="ccitd">Green Wave went heavy on receivers and linebackers.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. UCF</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Travis Barr, OL Pat Brown, CB Joe Burnett, RB Jason Peters*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Knights expect immediate help from 6 mid-year signees.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Tulsa</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Popsie Floyd, DE Martelle Narcisse*, DT Terrell Nemons, OL Jody Whaley</TD><TD class="ccitd">One-third of class (8 of 24) is made up of transfers.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. SMU</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Todd Alexander, LB Clayton Cox*, C/G Mitch Enright, QB Justin Willis</TD><TD class="ccitd">Unless Mustangs improve on field, this could be Coach Phil Bennett's last class.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. Marshall</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Zach Barnard, G Brian Leggett, ATH Paul O'hara, LB Brandon Souder</TD><TD class="ccitd">An OK class for the Herd. O'hara was 2-time all-state pick at Dixie Co. High.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. UAB</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Gershom Brigham, CB Chris Felder*, OL Alan Leon*, LB B.J. Steed</TD><TD class="ccitd">Blazers have nice mix of JC transfers and high school talent.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">11. Rice</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Chris Douglas, C Robby Hamilton, RB Trey Hopson, DB Carl Taylor</TD><TD class="ccitd">Almost half the class (9 of 20) are linemen.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">12. East Carolina</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Terence Campbell, ATH Jeremy Chambliss, RB Ahmad Mayo, LB Scotty Robinson</TD><TD class="ccitd">New staff concentrated on signing North Carolina players, and they got 14.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="MAC">MID-AMERICAN (12)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Northern Illinois</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Justin Anderson, LB Zach Larsen, WR Orlando Moore, CB Melvin Rice</TD><TD class="ccitd">Huskies did a nice job of signing solid in-state players. An excellent MAC class.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. Bowling Green</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Luke Alexander, QB Freddie Barnes, LB Nick Lawrence, OL Guy Williamson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Falcons went heavy on linemen (11 of 26) in this group. Barnes may be best signee, though.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Akron</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Zach Anderson, DL Antwon Hight, QB Carlton Jackson, WR Jermaine Lindsey</TD><TD class="ccitd">A very good class for the MAC, with 4 Floridians, including Jackson.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Toledo</TD><TD class="ccitd">CB Keiron Brown, RB DaJuane Collins, S Jeff Green, QB Brandon Summer:</TD><TD class="ccitd">Rockets signed sons of former Dolphins Bob Brudzinski, A.J. Duhe</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Kent State</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Michael Machen*, DT Augustus Parrish, QB Tony Pastore, LB Allen Whitaker</TD><TD class="ccitd">Golden Flashes chose to emphasize defense (14 of the 23 signees).</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Miami (Ohio)</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Antonio Brunson, LB Brad Goatley, S Sean Kavanagh, OL Brian Klesmith</TD><TD class="ccitd">RedHawks had limited scholarships and signed just 13 players.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Central Michigan</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Adam Antonides, ATH Antraz Burton, QB Dan LeFevour, QB Sean Price</TD><TD class="ccitd">Chippewas coaches think they've gotten needed speed upgrade on defense.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Western Michigan</TD><TD class="ccitd">CB E.J. Biggers, DT Cody Cielinski, OL Andy Laue, LB Greg Marshall</TD><TD class="ccitd">Broncos signed more Floridians (6) than from any other state.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. Eastern Michigan</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Terrence Blevins, ATH Dontayo Gage, DL T.J. Lang, DB Spenser Smith</TD><TD class="ccitd">12 of the 23 signees are offensive skill-position guys.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. Ohio U.</TD><TD class="ccitd">TB Spencer Farley, DL Jameson Hartke, QB Brandon Jones, DB Lee Renfro</TD><TD class="ccitd">New Coach Frank Solich brought in 27 players from 11 states.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">11. Ball State</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Jacolby Bond, OL Robert Brewster, RB Chris Clancy, DB Marcus McClure</TD><TD class="ccitd">Go North, young man: Cardinals signed 6 players from Georgia.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">12. Buffalo</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Matt Bacoulis, ATH Mario Henry, OL Ray Norell, QB Tony Paoli</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bulls traveled the country to put together this class (27 players, 13 states)</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="MWC">MOUNTAIN WEST (9)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. TCU</TD><TD class="ccitd">CB Corderra Hunter, QB Marcus Jackson, OT Nic Richmond, S Marvin White*</TD><TD class="ccitd">For 1st time since '99, Frogs signed more guys who play defense than offense.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. San Diego State</TD><TD class="ccitd">DE Tony DeMartinis, CB Kwincy Edwards, DT Dallas Mauga*, WR Tyrell Smith*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Travelin' men: Aztecs signed players from Florida, Canada and Hawaii.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. BYU</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Shawn Doman, OL Matt Reynolds, TE Vic So'oto, DT Russell Tialvea</TD><TD class="ccitd">Half of the 16-man class plays linebacker or defensive back.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Colorado State</TD><TD class="ccitd">DL Shawn McGoveran, LB Jon Radford*, DB Joey Rucks*, OL/DL Shelley Smith</TD><TD class="ccitd">Rams coaches like the large group of linemen (9 of 19) who signed.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Utah</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Tony Bergstrom, DE Soli Lefiti*, QB Brett Ratliff*, WR Marquis Wilson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Great regular season was followed by coaching change, which hurt recruiting.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. New Mexico</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Frankie Baca, G Doug Crawshaw, WR Daryl Jones Jr., S Othellus Swift*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Lobos signed a whopping 12 JC transfers, including Apopka native Swift.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. UNLV</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Jarrod Jackson*, ATH Kellen Moriarty, RB Channing Trotter, WR Ryan Wolfe</TD><TD class="ccitd">Culture shock: Rebels signed 3 players from Immokalee.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Wyoming</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Russell Arnold, DL Corey Mace*, RB J.R. Moore, QB Karsten Sween</TD><TD class="ccitd">The Cowboys signed 9 players to bolster defensive front 7.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">Air Force</TD><TD class="ccitd">Doesn't release signings until August.</TD><TD class="ccitd"></TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="Pac-10">PAC-10 (10)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. USC</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Luthur Brown, LB Rey Maualuga, QB Mark Sanchez, WR Patrick Turner</TD><TD class="ccitd">The rich get richer. USC has an especially good linebacker group.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. California</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Joseph Ayoob*, LB Desmond Bishop*, WR DeSean Jackson, CB Syd'Quan Thompson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Golden Bears continue to stockpile talent under Coach Jeff Tedford.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Arizona</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Terry Longbons, DE Adrian McCovy, S Branton Tatum, QB Willie Tuitama</TD><TD class="ccitd">2nd-year Coach Mike Stoops and his staff are recruiting demons.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. UCLA</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Aleksey Lanis, S Shawn Oatis, QB Ben Olson, ATH Aaron Ware</TD><TD class="ccitd">Solid group for Bruins, but they're still miles behind crosstown Trojans.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Arizona State</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Thomas Altieri, RB Shaun DeWitty, QB Derek Shaw, OL Richard Tuitu'u</TD><TD class="ccitd">Sun Devils signed 7 JC transfers, all of whom play defense.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Oregon</TD><TD class="ccitd">DB Kevin Garrett, ATH Jeremiah Johnson, RB Jonathan Stewart, OT Mat Webb</TD><TD class="ccitd">Some folks say Stewart is best RB in the nation.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Stanford</TD><TD class="ccitd">DL Matt Kopa, OLB Will Powers, QB Tavita Pritchard, DE Clinton Snyder, DT Ekom Udofia</TD><TD class="ccitd">New Coach Walt Harris brought in an especially nice group of defensive linemen.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Washington State</TD><TD class="ccitd">DT Fevaea'i Ahmu, G Kenny Alfred, LB Lamar Brumfield, QB Arkelon Hall</TD><TD class="ccitd">The Cougars best signees, such as Ahmu and Hall, came from California.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. Oregon State</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Sean Canfield, WR Anthony Crosby, OL Michael Marks, CB Edorian McCullough*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Beavers met their needs on the offensive line and at QB.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. Washington</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB J.R. Hasty, OT Ben Ossai, LB E.J. Savannah, ATH Chris Stevens</TD><TD class="ccitd">Small class (13 signees) for new Coach Tyrone Willingham.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="SEC">SOUTHEASTERN (12)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Tennessee</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Todd Cox, LB Rico McCoy, C Josh McNeil, DB Demetrice Morley</TD><TD class="ccitd">By far the best class in the SEC, with a big influx of defensive talent.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. LSU</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Darry Beckwith, S Chris Hawkins, QB Ryan Perrilloux, RB Antonio Robinson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Nick Saban's departure means this class isn't as good as it would've been.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Auburn</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Tray Blackmon, DE Gabe McKenzie, DL Rudy Odom, TE Tommy Trott</TD><TD class="ccitd">Tigers parlay great season into their best class in a while.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Georgia</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH C.J. Byrd, CB Bryan Evans, DT Jeff Owens, DE Brandon Sesay</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bulldogs didn't do particularly well in-state but still have nice class.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Florida</TD><TD class="ccitd">CB Avery Atkins, LB Jonathan Demps, G Eddie Haupt, QB Josh Portis</TD><TD class="ccitd">A nice group for the new staff, considering their late start.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Mississippi</TD><TD class="ccitd">OL Michael Oher, RB Kendrick Perry, DT Jerrell Powe, ATH Travis Sanford</TD><TD class="ccitd">New Coach Ed Orgeron really ramped up Rebels' recruiting efforts.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. South Carolina</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Mike Davis, TE Jonathan Hannah, WR O.J. Murdock, ATH Carlos Thomas</TD><TD class="ccitd">What a surprise: Steve Spurrier brought in nice skill-position talent.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Alabama</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Jimmy Barnes, RB Mike Ford, LB Prince Hall, RB Roy Upchurch</TD><TD class="ccitd">Question of the day: How many of these guys won't qualify or will enroll next January?</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. Mississippi State</TD><TD class="ccitd">DT Louis Ellis, ATH Tim Holloway, CB Derek Pegues, OT Calvin Wilson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bulldogs beat Ole Miss in-state, but their class isn't quite as good overall as Rebels'.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">10. Arkansas</TD><TD class="ccitd">S Elston Forte, LB Tyrell Graham, ATH Darren McFadden, DE Marcus Shavers</TD><TD class="ccitd">McFadden highlights a usual Hogs class: good but not near great.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">11. Kentucky</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Zach Hennis, LB Jamaal Jackson, QB Curtis Pulley, DB Alfonso Smith</TD><TD class="ccitd">This class certainly isn't going to help UK challenge in the SEC East.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">12. Vanderbilt</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB MacKenzi Adams, ATH Earl Bennett, CB Joel Caldwell, DB Dalron Spead</TD><TD class="ccitd">This class certainly isn't going to help Vandy challenge in the SEC East.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="Sun Belt">SUN BELT (8)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Louisiana-Lafayette</TD><TD class="ccitd">ATH Jason Chery, RB Tyrell Fenroy, QB John Hundley, RB Deon Wallace</TD><TD class="ccitd">Ragin' Cajuns signed 5 Floridians in class of 24.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. Arkansas State</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Reggie Arnold, DB Marcus Brown, LB Ben Owens, DE Jeremy Wallace</TD><TD class="ccitd">The Indians did nice job battling Arkansas for in-state players.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. North Texas</TD><TD class="ccitd">TE Charley Brown, RB Desmon Chatman, TE Eddrick Gilmore, DE Willie Ransom*</TD><TD class="ccitd">As usual, Mean Green relied on Texas talent to fill their class.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Middle Tennessee</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Ralphael Ousley, DT Brandon Perry, WR Jay Robinson, LB James Sabb*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Blue Raiders have 6 Floridians among 25 signees.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Troy</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Patrick Cherry, DE Brandon Lang, OT Nick Riley, DE Darrion Thomas</TD><TD class="ccitd">Lang was big-timer who signed with Georgia in '04.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Florida Atlantic</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Chris Bonner, LB Edward Bradwell, WR Cortez Gent, DE Joshua McClover</TD><TD class="ccitd">Owls surprisingly hit Tampa Bay area hard on recruiting trail.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Louisiana-Monroe</TD><TD class="ccitd">LB Alaric Coleman, OL Kerry Raymond, OL Larry Shappley, RB Stephen Sylvas</TD><TD class="ccitd">Needed help? 11 of the 33 signees play defensive back.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. Florida International</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Sanchez Anderson, WR Demetrius Byrd, OL Brian Kelleher, RB A'mod Ned</TD><TD class="ccitd">15 of the 20 signees were from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

<b><a name="WAC">WESTERN ATHLETIC (9)</a></b>

<table class="ccitable" cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><DIV class="ccitbody"><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd"></TD><TD class="ccitd">Top signees</TD><TD class="ccitd">The buzz</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">1. Boise State</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Jeremy Childs, WR Aiona Key, WR Jerard Rabb*, DB Orlando Scandrick</TD><TD class="ccitd">On paper, this is best class in Broncos history. There are a lot of good WRs.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">2. Fresno State</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Seyi Ajirotutu, QB Ryan Colburn, LB Issac Kinter, OL Richard Pacheco</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bulldogs coaches like their new linemen and their new receivers.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">3. Louisiana Tech</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Patrick Jackson, TE Dustin Mitchell, QB Michael Mosley, LB Brian White</TD><TD class="ccitd">Bulldogs loaded up on running backs and defensive backs (10 total in class of 24).</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">4. Hawaii</TD><TD class="ccitd">RB Mario Cox, LB Solomon Elimimian, OL Raphael Ieru, OL Dan Johnson</TD><TD class="ccitd">Warriors brought in a 5-8 WR from Pennsylvania and a 5-7 WR from Georgia.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">5. Nevada</TD><TD class="ccitd">WR Jack Darlington, LB Selevasio Fauolo*, WR Kyle Sammons*, DB Michael Samples</TD><TD class="ccitd">Wolf Pack went heavy for help in defensive front seven (8 of 23 newcomers).</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">6. Utah State</TD><TD class="ccitd">CB Marquise Charles, RB Keith Gilliam, CB Drew Pearson*, OL Ryan Tonnemacher</TD><TD class="ccitd">New Coach Brent Guy disdained quick fix and only signed 2 JC transfers.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">7. Idaho</TD><TD class="ccitd">OT Billy Bates, ATH Jason Brown, CB Jason Martin*, QB Steve Wichman*</TD><TD class="ccitd">Vandals looking for immediate help from 10 JC transfers.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">8. New Mexico State</TD><TD class="ccitd">DE Richie Bolin, OL Roberto Davis, QB Royal Gill*, DB Cole Marton*</TD><TD class="ccitd">New Coach Hal Mumme convinced 4 players from Hawaii to head East.</TD></TR><TR class="ccitr"><TD class="ccitd">9. San Jose State</TD><TD class="ccitd">QB Kevin Brown*, LB Bernard Afutiti, OL Keith Jackson*, DT Freddy McCutcheon*</TD><TD class="ccitd">New Coach **** Tomey only signed 13 and hopes to bring in some more players.</TD></TR></DIV></TABLE>

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