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Inspired by Florida's "#ComePlayWRFortheJoker" campaign, our recruiting writers looked at other ways schools can sell themselves on the trail. Here's a look at recruiting pitches for the SEC: Alabama Crimson Tide What they are selling: What's not...

Blog | May 10, 2013

Here are five storylines for the Miami NFTC. Wide receivers abound Watch List wide receivers Jake McCrary (Miami/Coral Reef), Johnnie Dixon (Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer), Travis Rudolph (West Palm Beach, Fla./Cardinal Newman) and Corey Holmes (Ft. L...

Blog | March 15, 2013

NoleNation writers David Hale and Corey Dowlar are going position by position, looking at what FSU has on its roster now, and who might provide reinforcements down the line, projecting starters and evaluating the depth through 2015. Up next, one o...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Jimbo Fisher has spent the past two months selling his program to a class he couldn't have known would come together so well in the end. Amid chaos in the coaching staff and a bevy of last-minute shifts, Fisher was the man in the...

As it is virtually every year on national signing day, there were some big hits for Florida State, and there were a few tough misses, too. Overall, Jimbo Fisher and his new-look coaching staff have to consider the Class of 2013 a big win given the im...

New Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said he wanted to make a splash in the southeast when it came to recruiting. Well, in the last couple of days he's done more splashing around than a lot of people expected. First, Bielema grabbed a crucial commitmen...

MIAMI -- Four-star offensive lineman Denver Kirkland surprised many with his decision to play at Arkansas. The No. 144 prospect in the ESPN 150, Kirkland had a drama-filled week leading up to signing day with Miami reportedly yanking his scholarsh...

Blog | February 06, 2013

We are only hours away from fax machines screeching off the hook. National signing day officially starts at midnight, but the real fun kicks off Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. ET, when ESPNU will bring the announcement ceremony of the nation's No. 1 recruit ...

NoleNation gives its picks for national signing day. Who ends up where? Matthew Thomas: Without a doubt, the biggest fish left for Florida State. The country's top outside linebacker will likely choose between Alabama, Florida State, Miami and USC...

National signing day is one in which fans should expect surprises

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

All signs pointed towards ESPN 150 offensive tackle Denver Kirkland (Miami/Booker T. Washington) selecting Miami on Wednesday, but that won't be happening. According to Booker T. Washington head coach Tim Harris, the Hurricanes just couldn't wait ...

National signing day is just around the corner on Feb. 6. That day, a number of the nation's top football recruits will announce their college destinations and 18 ESPN 300 prospects are scheduled to do so on ESPNU. Below is the full schedule of an...

Miami is looking to close strong, and despite some disappointing recruiting news earlier in the week, there is plenty for the Hurricanes staff to be optimistic about going in this weekend. The Hurricanes will host 10 players, including six verbal ...

Blog | January 18, 2013

Five-star linebacker Matthew Thomas (Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington) is fresh off of a visit to Alabama, but questions linger about whether the nation's sixth-rated prospect will head to Miami (Fla.) or USC next. Booker T. Washington head coach...

Blog | January 15, 2013

With just days to go before national signing day on Feb. 6, RecruitingNation has put together a list of the ESPN 300 prospects who are still uncommitted and where they are likely to sign.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2013

The upcoming recruiting weekend promises to be huge for South Florida, with several top visitors checking out the program under new head coach Willie Taggart -- including a couple who are committed elsewhere. ESPN 150 offensive linemen Ira Denson ...

Blog | January 10, 2013