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Insider Report: Ramsey highlights new-look defense

Insider Report: Ramsey highlights new-look defense

FSU opened spring practice Wednesday with a slew of new faces, such as early enrollee De'Andre Johnson at quarterback. Also in this Insider Report, Ja

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3/18/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones and Ira Schoffel
5 stories to watch in spring practice

5 stories to watch in spring practice

Preparation for the 2015 football season starts today as Florida State opens spring practice. Let's take a look at the top five storylines going into

3/18/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Top Recruiters: ACC

Top Recruiters: ACC

Jeff Scott played a major role in Clemson's top-five class. For his efforts, he was named Rivals' ACC Recruiter of the Year.

2/12/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters

Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters

Who was behind some of the nation's top classes? Rivals.com names the country's 25 top recruiters, including USC's Tee Martin.

2/11/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
WR corps could be tallest in FSU history

WR corps could be tallest in FSU history

For perhaps the first time in Florida State history, the Seminoles this fall will have seven wide receivers who stand 6-1 or taller and four who are a

2/11/15
 â€¢ Ira Schoffel
Position recruiting rankings: Offense

Position recruiting rankings: Offense

Which programs should be excited about their 2015 hauls on offense? Tennessee, which inked five-star Drew Richmond, is one.

2/7/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

Five-star Derwin James helped Florida St. to a No. 3 overall ranking. Jason Howell breaks down the Rivals Top 25 classes of '15.

2/4/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Ten Biggest Decommitments

Ten Biggest Decommitments

Decommitments are common events in recruiting. But some flips, like Blake Barnett's to Alabama, make bigger impacts than others.

1/28/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
UA Game: The Farrell Awards

UA Game: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the top players from the UA game. Damien Harris was among those who earned recognition.

1/7/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Phillips seeks success similar to friend Cook

Phillips seeks success similar to friend Cook

Wide receiver Da'Vante Phillips knew he was headed to Florida State long before his announcement on Friday, but it wasn't necessarily because of his r

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1/7/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Future at WR is bright despite loss of Greene

Future at WR is bright despite loss of Greene

Losing Rashad Greene will be a huge blow for FSU's offense, but receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey loved what he saw from young stars like Travis Rudolph

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1/5/15
 â€¢ Ira Schoffel
UA game: Top performers - Offense

UA game: Top performers - Offense

Daylon Charlot was part of a star-studded list of top offensive performers from Friday's Under Armour All-America Game.

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1/2/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
FSU recruits shine in Under Armour Game

FSU recruits shine in Under Armour Game

Team Highlight's offense led the way in the Under Armour All-America Game with big plays from stars like FSU commit George Campbell on the way to a 46

1/2/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Four-star receiver Phillips commits to the Noles

Four-star receiver Phillips commits to the Noles

Florida State picked up commitment No. 21 on New Years Eve, when four-star Da'Vante Phillips of Miami Central announced during a Under Armour practice

12/31/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Under Armour Insider: Cowart still high on FSU

Under Armour Insider: Cowart still high on FSU

Sunday was the first day of arrivals for the Under Armour All-American game. As players checked in, Warchant.com caught up with a few FSU targets, inc

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12/29/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Rivals: Live from Orlando

Rivals: Live from Orlando

Players have arrived for the Under Armour All-America Game, and Rivals.com has updates on elite prospects like John Houston.

12/28/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
UA 15: Five interested programs

UA 15: Five interested programs

Byron Cowart is a prize several teams want at Under Armour. Mike Farrell lists five programs with a lot on the line in Orlando.

12/17/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Jones: UM coaches think theyll get me

Jones: UM coaches think theyll get me

Is Miami Central High School standout Anthony Jones still committed to FIU? Are the Canes the team to beat here? Don't miss what this talented recruit

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12/17/14
 â€¢ Gary Ferman
UA Game: Top 10 Storylines

UA Game: Top 10 Storylines

Will someone such as Lester Cotton earn a fifth star at the Under Armour All-American game? Check out the storylines to watch.

12/15/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ms. Betty helping guide DaVante, Jones

Ms. Betty helping guide DaVante, Jones

Everyone calls her Ms. Betty. That would be Betty Cook, who raised Dalvin Cook and currently has her son Anthony Jones and Da'Vante Phillips living un

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12/9/14
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Phillips still feels comfortable with FSU

Phillips still feels comfortable with FSU

Rivals250 wide receiver Da'Vante Phillips and his Miami Central team are headed to the state finals in Orlando this weekend. Before that, Phillips rec

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12/8/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Team

2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Team

2015 Under Armour All-America Roster

12/8/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Player

2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Player

2015 Under Armour All-America Roster

12/8/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Rivals250: Risers and sliders

Rivals250: Risers and sliders

Defensive tackle Joseph Wicker rocketed into the Rivals250 after a stellar senior season. See who else made a big move.

12/2/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
4-star to Cane fans: Stay tuned

4-star to Cane fans: Stay tuned

This 4-star WR is set to announce his college decision soon, so just what kind of shape is Miami in here? Don't miss what this high priority recruit i

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11/25/14
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Where does the top talent come from

Where does the top talent come from

Five-star Josh Rosen gives California a boost in the QB ratings. Mike Farrell looks at the top three states at each position.

11/24/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Sunshine State storylines

Mind of Mike: Sunshine State storylines

Al Golden has Miami battling in the competitive Sunshine State. Mike Farrell talks the state of Florida, Byron Cowart and more.

11/19/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
First and 10: Biggest Decommitments

First and 10: Biggest Decommitments

Five-star running back Damien Harris tops our list of the biggest decommitments and flips during the 2015 recruiting cycle.

11/17/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Roland Smith: On recruiting impact of UM-FSU

Roland Smith: On recruiting impact of UM-FSU

As a former Hurricane and long-time high school coach, Miami Central's Roland Smith has a unique perspective on just what Saturday's Miami-Florida Sta

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11/13/14
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Perfect storm brewing for Florida State recruiting

Perfect storm brewing for Florida State recruiting

With everything going right for Florida State on the field and not so right with its biggest rivals, the Seminoles are facing a recruiting smorgasbord

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10/22/14
 â€¢ Gene Williams
4-star WR: Everyone says UM place for me

4-star WR: Everyone says UM place for me

This local 4-star WR has friends and family that want him to stay home and play college ball at Miami. So might he do that? Read on.

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10/17/14
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Take Two: Wandering wide receivers

Take Two: Wandering wide receivers

Why don't the top WRs want to stay home? Floridian Calvin Ridley committed to Alabama, and he isn't alone. Adam Gorney examines.

10/10/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
From the road: Southeast Offense

From the road: Southeast Offense

Class of 2017 quarterback Jake Fromm impressed this weekend, as did a host of other offensive players from Florida and Georgia.

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9/2/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Adam Krohn
UM hot on trail of 4-star

UM hot on trail of 4-star

This local WR lists over 30 offers including Miami. So the chances he chooses to stay close to home? Don't miss what he's talking about.

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8/22/14
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Fisher Camp Insider: Day 2 morning session

Fisher Camp Insider: Day 2 morning session

The morning session of Thursday's Jimbo Fisher Camp was highlighted by FSU targets Da'Vante Phillips and Kris Boyd going against each other in drills

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6/12/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston & Powell Latimer
Challenge Diary: 5-star DB Derwin James Day 3

Challenge Diary: 5-star DB Derwin James Day 3

Florida State safety commitment Derwin James finished up the Rivals Five-Star Challenge in Baltimore with a big day on offense and defense. He also ca

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6/9/14
 â€¢ Rivals
Five-Star Challenge: Top WRs

Five-Star Challenge: Top WRs

Calvin Ridley led a brigade of talented WRs at the Five-Star Challenge. See who made Adam Gorney's top performers on Saturday.

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6/7/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
R100 WR Phillips still open

R100 WR Phillips still open

Rivals100 wideout Da'Vante Phillips is rumored to be a Florida State lean, but there are other schools in the mix for him.

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6/7/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Warchant TV: Rivals100 WR DaVante Phillips talks FSU

Warchant TV: Rivals100 WR DaVante Phillips talks FSU

Warchant.com caught up with WR Da'Vante Phillips at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge. In this 1-on-1 interview the Rivals100 member talks about FSU, the

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6/6/14
 â€¢ Warchant TV
Five-Star Challenge: Team scouting reports

Five-Star Challenge: Team scouting reports

Will Brady White's 7-on-7 experience lift Team Clutch at the Five-Star Challenge? Get inside for a scouting report on each team.

6/6/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: 7-on-7 rosters

Five-Star Challenge: 7-on-7 rosters

Arizona St. commit Brady White will lead Team Clutch in Sunday's Five-Star Challenge 7-on-7 tourney. See the four rosters here.

6/5/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: Storylines to watch

Five-Star Challenge: Storylines to watch

Could Tyron Johnson make a case for the top spot in the rankings? Mike Farrell examines the top Five-Star Challenge storylines.

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6/5/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five-Star: Ten teams to watch

Five-Star: Ten teams to watch

Lester Cotton is one of nine Alabama commits headed to the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. What other teams will be represented?

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5/31/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals rankings: Position analysis

Rivals rankings: Position analysis

Josh Rosen is still the No. 1 QB in our rankings, but there was shifting behind him. Josh Helmholdt breaks down every position.

5/22/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Five-Star Challenge preview: WRs/TEs

Five-Star Challenge preview: WRs/TEs

Da'Vante Phillips and his fellow wide receivers and tight ends will have their hands full at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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5/22/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals100: Cowart takes over at No. 1

Rivals100: Cowart takes over at No. 1

Defensive lineman Byron Cowart is the new No. 1 in the Rivals100. See which other players made big jumps in our latest rankings.

5/19/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Camp Series: Top Wide Receivers

Rivals Camp Series: Top Wide Receivers

Four-star Tyron Johnson heads our list of the top 10 wide receivers/tight ends from our 16-city, 2014 Rivals Camp Series tour.

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5/15/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Canes fighting hard for local star

Canes fighting hard for local star

This standout local WR is being recruited hard by the Canes and says UM is very much on his radar. So what school stands in Miami's way? What are the

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5/13/14
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
A-Day Quotebook I

A-Day Quotebook I

A-DAY RECRUIT QUOTEBOOK I Rivals100 prospects Jamal Peters, Roquan Smith and Da'Vante Phillips, plus fullback Chandler Cox and defensive tackle Quente

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4/20/14
 â€¢ AuburnSports.com Staff
RCS Miami: top prospects talk Lamar Thomas, UofL

RCS Miami: top prospects talk Lamar Thomas, UofL

CardinalSports.com has a report on Louisville wide receivers coach Lamar Thomas and his recruitment in the Miami area from the Rivals Camp Series stop

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3/26/14
 â€¢ Mike Singer
CaneSport TV: DaVante Phillips up close

CaneSport TV: DaVante Phillips up close

Former Gator commitment Da'Vante Phillips is a high priority for the Canes, and you don't want to miss what he's talking about. Be sure to tune in to

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3/24/14
 â€¢ Gary Ferman
Rivals250 WR could continue Miami Central pipeline

Rivals250 WR could continue Miami Central pipeline

Rivals100 wide receiver Da'Vante Phillips had an impressive performance at the Miami Rivals Camp on Sunday and earned a invitation to Rivals Five-Star

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3/23/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
RCS Miami: Offense

RCS Miami: Offense

RB Tim Irvin was late to RCS Miami on Sunday, but that didn't stop him from winning the MVP. See who else made top performers.

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3/23/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Notebook: Wrapping FSUs second junior day

Notebook: Wrapping FSUs second junior day

Some top recruiting targets attended FSU's second Junior Day this past Saturday. Several top prospects, including Rivals100 RB Jacques Patrick, had pl

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3/5/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
2015 four-star decides to decommit from Florida

2015 four-star decides to decommit from Florida

With the way the recruiting process unfolds nowadays, when a young man 'commits' to a program 18 months before he is actually able to sign his Letter

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12/24/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Rivals Ranking QA Session

Rivals Ranking QA Session

Over the last two weeks the Rivals.com team of analysts have updated the 2014 Rivals100, Rivals250 and positional rankings as well as the 2015 Rivals2

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12/21/13
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
2015 four-star talks Florida commitment status

2015 four-star talks Florida commitment status

ORLANDO, Fla. - After accounting for 143 yards in the 6A State Championship win, 2015 Miami (Fla.) Central four-star wide receiver Da'Vante Phillips u

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12/15/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Ranked Rivals250 brings changes from watch list

Ranked Rivals250 brings changes from watch list

Four-star Darvin Taylor II lived up to the hype this season and it shows as we reveal the first ranked class of 2015 Rivals250.

12/10/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Wilson not only solid, but actively recruiting for Florida

Wilson not only solid, but actively recruiting for Florida

This past Saturday Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University School Rivals250 cornerback Quincy Wilson took in his second ever University of Florida football,

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12/3/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
UF pledge to visit Miami

UF pledge to visit Miami

Rivals250 to Watch wide receiver Da'Vante Phillips is still committed to Florida, but he plans to visit Miami sometime this year.

9/29/13
 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
UF commit: Canes still in it

UF commit: Canes still in it

This Florida commitment is talking regularly with Cane coaches and says UM is still very much in it. So what are the chances he'll switch? Don't miss

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9/20/13
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Weekend Visitor Preview

Weekend Visitor Preview

This weekend's Florida-Miami match up is one of the biggest games on the schedule for the Gators this season. The game not only counts toward state br

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9/6/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Gator commits behind enemy lines this week

Gator commits behind enemy lines this week

If you're a Florida Gator fan living in South Florida, the odds are this week probably hasn't been a fun one for you. Now, imagine what it's like bein

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9/6/13
 â€¢ Robert Lopez
Florida Commit  Targets in the 2015 Rivals250

Florida Commit Targets in the 2015 Rivals250

The following are the 2015 Rivals250 Watch List prospects who are mentioning the Gators.

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9/2/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point

Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point

With just under six months remaining until Signing Day 2014, Inside the Gators will take their annual look at the recruiting class at the midway point

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8/23/13
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Sound-Off: Reaction to Floridas Big Monday

Sound-Off: Reaction to Floridas Big Monday

Inside the Gators asked several fellow 2014 and 2015 commitments and targets what they thought of Monday's incredible recruiting haul by the Florida G

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8/12/13
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
FNL Notes: Florida moves up for top 2015 lineman

FNL Notes: Florida moves up for top 2015 lineman

Another Friday Night Lights Camp has come and gone for Florida - and the Gators were able to make a solid impression on several top tier prospects.

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7/27/13
 â€¢ Robert Lopez
Gators add top 2015 wide out to commitment list

Gators add top 2015 wide out to commitment list

Two weeks ago 2015 Miami (Fla.) Central wide out Devonte Phillips Tweeted that he was going to commit to Florida. Friday night, after the conclusion o

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7/26/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Friday Night Lights: Top Prospects Preview

Friday Night Lights: Top Prospects Preview

On Friday night in the Swamp, for all intent and purposes, the college football camp summer circuit comes to an end as the Florida Gator coaching staf

7/26/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Around the Southeast: In-state battle for Barnett

Around the Southeast: In-state battle for Barnett

Is the recruitment of Derek Barnett shaping up to be a battle between Tennessee and Vanderbilt? Time to go Around the Southeast.

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7/26/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Friday Night Lights Countdown: 4 Phillips

Friday Night Lights Countdown: 4 Phillips

Even at an event as stocked with talent as Friday Night Lights, there's still a handful of prospects we are looking forward to seeing for whatever rea

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7/22/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
WR plans early decision

WR plans early decision

This standout local WR who has UM among his 10 offers says he plans to announce a college decision before the season. So where does Miami fit in? Read

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7/17/13
 â€¢ Gary Ferman
Cook continues to recruit on Floridas behalf

Cook continues to recruit on Floridas behalf

Though he plans on hitting a couple of camps himself, Miami (Fla.) Central Rivals100 running back Dalvin Cook not only says he is solid to Florida, he

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7/10/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
IMG 7-on-7 Championship top underclass performers

IMG 7-on-7 Championship top underclass performers

Top underclassmen performers at the IMG 7-on-7 National Championship included Tarvarus McFadden.

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6/22/13
 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
Profile: Devonte Phillips

Profile: Devonte Phillips

Class of 2015 WR Devonte Phillips had a great weekend at the Dolphins 7-on-7 and talked with FlaVarsity about it.

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6/18/13
 â€¢ Michael Bradley
WR almost committed at Sunday camp

WR almost committed at Sunday camp

This WR with a Hurricane offer attended Sunday's Al Golden summer camp and says it went so well "I almost committed - I was close." So what held him

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6/13/13
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
Miami Central 3-star DB picks Bulls

Miami Central 3-star DB picks Bulls

Miami Central DB Deatrick Nichols becomes the fifth class of 2014 commit for USF.

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5/30/13
 â€¢ Steve Berrey
CaneSport TV: UM in good shape with top WR

CaneSport TV: UM in good shape with top WR

This Class of 2015 DB wants to make an early decision ... how early? And what is he saying about the Canes? You don't want to miss this. Be sure to tu

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5/15/13
 â€¢ CaneSport.com Staff
WR with Cane offer has UM in top 2

WR with Cane offer has UM in top 2

This high priority recruit has spoken with coaches James Coley and Brennan Carroll. What did they talk about? Don't miss this update. Read on.

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5/6/13
 â€¢ Gary Ferman
2015 wide out favoring two early on

2015 wide out favoring two early on

Miami (Fla.) Central 2015 wide receiver Devonte Phillips says that two instate programs sit atop his early list.

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4/22/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
New Central coach talks recruits, Spring Game

New Central coach talks recruits, Spring Game

Former Miami Northwestern High School coach Roland Smith is now the head coach at Miami Central High School. He inherits a couple of Cane commitments

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4/15/13
 â€¢ Jim Martz
Around the Southeast: Tough decision for McQuay

Around the Southeast: Tough decision for McQuay

Leon McQuay III seems to favor USC, but hasn't pulled the trigger. Kynon Codrington examines why in <i>Around the Southeast</i>.

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9/17/12
 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
Top performers: Yearby making his case

Top performers: Yearby making his case

Dalvin Cook and Joseph Yearby can be mentioned in the same sentence for Florida's top RBs.

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9/11/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Future preview

Future preview

As Clemson fans invade Atlanta this weekend, many who arrive a day early will have a great chance to see the future of Clemson football firsthand.

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8/31/12
 â€¢ Ryan Bartow
Tigers offer Miami WR

Tigers offer Miami WR

This South Florida wideout was one of several big-time underclassmen in Session I of Clemson's camp. And when he left, he left with an offer from the

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6/15/12
 â€¢ Ryan Bartow
Fla. players shine in Evans event

Fla. players shine in Evans event

Stacy Coley was one of the many standouts at the Heath Evans Foundation 7-on-7 Championship in West Palm Beach, Fla.

6/9/12
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Floridas state title games: Top performers

Floridas state title games: Top performers

Miami Norland all-purpose back Randy Johnson leads a long and impressive list of top Florida prospects scouted over the weekend by Rivals.com's Chris

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12/19/11
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Weekend wrap: Florida top performers

Weekend wrap: Florida top performers

Miami Central's Darreal Joyner was the go-to receiver in the win over Miami Booker T. Washington, and landed atop Rivals.com analyst Chris Nee's list

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9/10/11
 â€¢ Chris Nee