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Tuesdays with Gorney: What went wrong for the seven undrafted five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: What went wrong for the seven undrafted five-stars

JT Daniels, the No. 4 player in 2018, started for four different FBS programs during his college career.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: Classes of 2018, 2019

Five-Star Checkup: Classes of 2018, 2019

Bo Nix committed to Auburn, but the QB's college career didn't really take off until he transferred to Oregon.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

Cooper Kupp surprised Rivals - and almost every coach in the country - by becoming one of the NFL's best receivers.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Deion Sanders, top receiver, UCLA attendance

Three-Point Stance: Deion Sanders, top receiver, UCLA attendance

Deion Sanders is 18-5 at Jackson State.

 • Adam Gorney
Grading active five-star WRs, TEs and ATHs in college football

Grading active five-star WRs, TEs and ATHs in college football

USC's Amon-Ra St. Brown has been quietly productive for the Trojans.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: ACC snapshot, Clemson-Miami, recruiting observations

Three-Point Stance: ACC snapshot, Clemson-Miami, recruiting observations

Miami's James Williams is the biggest recruiting get for the Hurricanes.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

The Sunshine State is definitely a bright spot when it comes to producing elite football talent.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

Clemson leads the way here, as Dabo Swinney has recruited 15 five-stars for play for him in the past four cycles.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
How five-star WRs/TEs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star WRs/TEs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

Rivals.com is taking a look at the five-stars from the previous four recruiting cycles to see how they’ve performed.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Freshmen to consider drafting

College Fantasy Football: Freshmen to consider drafting

Some freshmen will have big roles this year. Others will have to wait their turn but have great value in keeper leagues.

 • Adam Gorney
Pope: “I feel I’ll have a breakout year”

Pope: “I feel I’ll have a breakout year”

Mark Pope says he’ll start out playing the Z receiver spot and updates the latest on his preparation for summer arrival.

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 • Matt Shodell
Take Two: Can Miami keep 2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel?

Take Two: Can Miami keep 2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel?

Five-star WR Leonard Manuel is in the fold for Miami, but NSD 2020 is a long way away.

 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit

ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 ACC signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: How concerned should FSU, UF be about in-state talent?

Take Two: How concerned should FSU, UF be about in-state talent?

The Gators and Seminoles were left out in the cold when it came to top in-state talent in 2018.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: ACC superlatives

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: ACC superlatives

Give Miami a standing ovation: The Hurricanes earned some (positive) superlatives on NSD. That and more ACC honors.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the ACC classes

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the ACC classes

Miami, Clemson and Florida State lead the way with three classes that rank in the top 10 nationally.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
National Signing Day by position: Top WR classes

National Signing Day by position: Top WR classes

Clemson continues to live up to its reputation as "WRU" with a pair of five-star standouts.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Dell McGee headlines Rivals.com's look at the nation's top 25 recruiters in the 2018 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Pope excited to see UM's finish on Wednesday

Pope excited to see UM's finish on Wednesday

Mark Pope is friends with Tyson Campbell and Patrick Surtain and breaks down his thoughts and updates his own progress.

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ACC Spotlight: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

ACC Spotlight: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

National Signing Day is a week away and here's a look at where things stand in the ACC.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Why Trevor Lawrence made the 2018 cycle easy; ranking all the five-stars by bust factor; the safest five-star.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals analysts offer some thoughts about the updated 2018 rankings that will be released next week.

 • Staff
Pope clarifies early enrollee status: "It’s 50-50"

Pope clarifies early enrollee status: "It’s 50-50"

With rumors in the past weeks that WR Mark Pope won’t enroll early and also that he will, Pope shares the latest.

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 • Matt Shodell
Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

After following practices all week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, here are the Gorney Awards.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Who has been most impressive?

Army Bowl: Who has been most impressive?

Woody Wommack talks to prospects at the Army Bowl to find out which players have been the most impressive thus far.

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 • David Berry
Army Bowl Video: Mark Pope analysis

Army Bowl Video: Mark Pope analysis

SAN ANTONIO - Rivals.com analyst Adam Friedman takes a close look at Miami wide receiver signee Mark Pope.

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 • Adam Friedman
Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased

Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased

Trevor Lawrence is making Clemson fans excited for the future at the Army Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 1

Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 1

SAN ANTONIO - Day 1 of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is in the books. Here are thoughts from the East and

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: East Team Monday MVP, more takeaways

Army Bowl: East Team Monday MVP, more takeaways

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Army All-American Bowl week got off to a good start on Monday with practices held in the

 • Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Army Bowl day one: East skills one-on-ones

Army Bowl day one: East skills one-on-ones

Watch every rep from the East squad skill one-on-ones at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Prospects

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 • David Berry
2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Preview

2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Preview

A preview of the 17th annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl

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 • David McKinney
Farrell Awards: Reviewing the Early Signing Period

Farrell Awards: Reviewing the Early Signing Period

The Farrell Awards reveal the Early Signing Period's biggest winners, surprises, flip flops - and much more.

 • Mike Farrell
Winners and losers from the first day of the Early Signing Period

Winners and losers from the first day of the Early Signing Period

The first day of the inaugural Early Signing Period has come and gone and the action resembled that of a traditional

 • Rob Cassidy
Blades leaning toward signing early; Pope a summer arrival

Blades leaning toward signing early; Pope a summer arrival

CB Al Blades talks about how much he enjoyed the weekend and what’s next for him.

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 • Matt Shodell
Updated 2018 State Rankings: Indecision in the Peach State

Updated 2018 State Rankings: Indecision in the Peach State

Five storylines to track with the release of the updated 2018 state rankings.

 • Woody Wommack
Pope: “I see the playoffs”

Pope: “I see the playoffs”

Mark Pope shares his thoughts on this Cane team, his expectations at UM and more.

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 • Matt Shodell
Florida Spotlight: Five recruits impacted by McElwain firing

Florida Spotlight: Five recruits impacted by McElwain firing

Four-star Florida commit Richard Gouraige and a few other top recruits will likely be rethinking things.

 • Rob Cassidy
Pope: Commit group chat `going crazy' after win in Tallahassee

Pope: Commit group chat `going crazy' after win in Tallahassee

Don't miss what Cane commitment Mark Pope is saying about UM's win, the future and the recruiting impact of Saturday.

 • Matt Shodell
Pope breaks down UM-FSU keys, says Miami will be only visit

Pope breaks down UM-FSU keys, says Miami will be only visit

Mark Pope previously was considering taking visits. Not anymore. Find out the latest going on here.

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 • Gary Ferman
Commit: I may not take any other visits

Commit: I may not take any other visits

This key commitment had talked about taking other visits; now he may not. Read on for the latest.

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 • Matt Shodell
R100 Pope on The Swamp: "I've never seen anything like it."

R100 Pope on The Swamp: "I've never seen anything like it."

Though he is committed to Miami, the Gators continue to work on Rivals100 wide out Mark Pope.

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 • Mark Wheeler
Sunshine State recruiting: Five two-team battles to watch

Sunshine State recruiting: Five two-team battles to watch

The state of Florida features no shortage of heated recruiting battles. Here are five of the most competitive.

 • Rob Cassidy
5-star commit: Water from Irma was coming through my door

5-star commit: Water from Irma was coming through my door

This Cane commit came out of Irma okay even though the storm threatened to flood the entry to his home.

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 • Gary Ferman
Rob's Rankings: Most surprising recruiting classes

Rob's Rankings: Most surprising recruiting classes

With traditional Signing Day less than five months away and the new, early signing period coming in a mere three

 • Rob Cassidy
ACC spotlight: Inside the recruiting numbers

ACC spotlight: Inside the recruiting numbers

Miami is on track for its first top-five class since 2008; FSU is playing with fire at QB; ACC pulling its weight.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Florida spotlight: Five prospects in the headlines

Florida spotlight: Five prospects in the headlines

It is prove it time as the pads come on for these five prospects in Florida, including Georgia commit Elijiah Moore.

 • Rob Cassidy
Miami retains hold on top spot in 2018 team rankings

Miami retains hold on top spot in 2018 team rankings

Four-star cornerback Al Blades has Miami atop the 2018 Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

More than a dozen 2018 prospects have seen their stock rise in the updated Rivals250. Here is the latest in the R250.

 • Adam Gorney
Pope: 5-star status "dream come true" as UM returns to No. 1 in team ranks

Pope: 5-star status "dream come true" as UM returns to No. 1 in team ranks

Mark Pope is a happy recruit today. Find out his reaction to 5-star status and where his recruitment stands.

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 • Matt Shodell
Rivals100 update: QBs fighting for top spot, new five-stars

Rivals100 update: QBs fighting for top spot, new five-stars

The latest Rivals100 for the class of 2018 has been released, and two five-star QBs are competing for the No. 1 spot.

 • Mike Farrell
Mark Pope to visit Florida despite longstanding Miami pledge

Mark Pope to visit Florida despite longstanding Miami pledge

Miami commit Mark Pope will take just two official visits.

 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Miami's Paradise Camp

Cassidy's Takeaways: Miami's Paradise Camp

Rob Cassidy's takeaways from Miami's Paradise Camp includes a look at why the Canes could benefit from a new NCAA rule

 • Rob Cassidy
Pope ready for Paradise

Pope ready for Paradise

WR Mark Pope shares his take with the Paradise Camp upcoming and updates the latest with his recruitment and progress.

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 • Matt Shodell
ACC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

ACC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

The ACC as a whole is on the rise, but a pair of national powers have emerged as the league's clear recruiting kings.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Top 1-2 punches, Florida State, Kentucky

Three-Point Stance: Top 1-2 punches, Florida State, Kentucky

The sky isn't falling at Florida State; Kentucky's strong run; the country's top 1-2 in-state recruiting punches.

 • Mike Farrell
Pope reflects on performance at The Opening

Pope reflects on performance at The Opening

Mark Pope had a standout performance at The Opening and breaks down his play, recruitment and more.

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 • Matt Shodell
Three-Point Stance: Teams with best springs, fireworks, decommits

Three-Point Stance: Teams with best springs, fireworks, decommits

Want some post-July 4 fireworks? Picture Texas winning the Big 12 next fall.

 • Mike Farrell
Pope has trips in mind

Pope has trips in mind

Cane commitment Mark Pope, who is at The Opening, breaks down some visits he's planning and shares the latest.

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 • Gary Ferman
Mark Pope's a key piece of Miami's recruiting class

Mark Pope's a key piece of Miami's recruiting class

Mark Pope is a key piece of Miami's 2018 recruiting class and he is strong with his commitment to the Hurricanes.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Roundtable: Which cities are producing most elite prospects?

Rivals Roundtable: Which cities are producing most elite prospects?

Today's Rivals Roundtable features a city theme, looking at which metro areas are overachieving and underachieving.

 • Rivals.com
NFA 7v7 National Championships: Recruiting news and notes

NFA 7v7 National Championships: Recruiting news and notes

Five-star Justin Fields was the center of attention, but there was plenty of other recruiting news in Bradenton as well.

 • Chad Simmons
Pope enjoys Richt camp, `pretty solid'

Pope enjoys Richt camp, `pretty solid'

Mark Pope updates the latest with his recruitment coming off his Sunday Mark Richt camp performance.

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 • CaneSport.com
Miami, Penn State sit atop 2018 team rankings; Buckeyes No. 3

Miami, Penn State sit atop 2018 team rankings; Buckeyes No. 3

Five-star quarterback Justin Fields has Penn State off to a terrific start for 2018.

 • Adam Friedman
Miami Rivals100 commit talks Florida visit

Miami Rivals100 commit talks Florida visit

Though he is committed to Miami, the No. 25 rated prospect in the nation was on Florida's campus on Thursday.

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 • Mark Wheeler
Commit now `100 percent solid'

Commit now `100 percent solid'

This commit previously said he was "pretty solid" to UM and now he amends that. How's he doing coming off injury?

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 • Gary Ferman
ACC spotlight: Five recruiters off to hot starts to 2018

ACC spotlight: Five recruiters off to hot starts to 2018

A pair of Miami and Florida State coaches highlight our look at ACC assistants that are off to hot starts in 2018.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Who's hot and who's not in 2018 recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Who's hot and who's not in 2018 recruiting

Miami is on fire, Georgia is not, and reviewing the projected busts from last year's NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
ACC spotlight: Hot and cold teams

ACC spotlight: Hot and cold teams

Miami and Clemson are on fire, but a third team making noise on the recruiting trail will surprise you.

 • Adam Friedman and Rob Cassidy
New NCAA hiring rule has some coaches perplexed

New NCAA hiring rule has some coaches perplexed

A new NCAA bylaw concerning off-field staff additions has left several college football coaches scratching their heads.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Impact commits, Clemson's elite status

Three-Point Stance: Impact commits, Clemson's elite status

Which commitments stand out after a three-week flurry? Plus, Clemson just keeps on rising, and fast starts to 2019.

 • Mike Farrell
Pope talks scrimmage experience, commitment status

Pope talks scrimmage experience, commitment status

Mark Pope was back on UM's campus Saturday for the first time since he committed, watching on for a scrimmage. His take?

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 • Gary Ferman
Commits of the week: Power Five pledges, March 27-April 2

Commits of the week: Power Five pledges, March 27-April 2

There were 22 commitments to Power Five programs last week, with five-star Taron Vincent being the headliner.

 • Rivals.com
Video analysis: Mark Pope commits to Miami

Video analysis: Mark Pope commits to Miami

Rob Cassidy breaks down four-star WR Mark Pope and his commitment to the Hurricanes.

 • David Berry
Miami lands commitment from another Rivals100 prospect

Miami lands commitment from another Rivals100 prospect

Miami's momentum continues with addition of Mark Pope

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Miami: Five players to watch

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Miami: Five players to watch

The Rivals Camp Series event in Miami is loaded with talent. Here are five players to keep an eye on.

 • Rob Cassidy
ACC Breakdown: 2018 class update

ACC Breakdown: 2018 class update

A pair of Florida-based schools are off to fast starts in 2018 recruiting. See how the entire ACC conference stacks up.

 • Adam Friedman
Five Sunshine State predictions for the 2018 recruiting cycle

Five Sunshine State predictions for the 2018 recruiting cycle

Will Miami re-emerge as a recruiting power? Will Florida land a five-star? See some early 2018 recruiting predictions.

 • Rob Cassidy
Momentum in Miami

Momentum in Miami

Mark Richt and the Miami Hurricanes are off to a fast start with their 2018 recruiting class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Pope may announce decision sooner rather than later

Pope may announce decision sooner rather than later

It’s a little over 11 months until signing day. But don’t tell that to highly regarded WR Mark Pope.

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2018 Rivals100 rankings update: Big movers

2018 Rivals100 rankings update: Big movers

The latest update to the 2018 Rivals100 rankings includes a number of big movers.

 • Mike Farrell
Florida Recruiting Trends

Florida Recruiting Trends

Targets who Florida is trending up and down with, new offers and some kids the Gators might soon offer.

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 • Blake Alderman
Canes in lead for Pope `but it's pretty close'

Canes in lead for Pope `but it's pretty close'

The latest with high priority recruit Mark Pope? Don't miss this.

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 • Matt Shodell
Miami takes lead for Rivals100 wide receiver

Miami takes lead for Rivals100 wide receiver

Mark Pope was once seen as Alabama-bound. These days, he's leaning in a new direction.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida Fire 7v7: Names to Know

Florida Fire 7v7: Names to Know

The Florida Fire 7v7 team held its annual January even on Saturday and college-bound prospects shined.

 • Rob Cassidy
Canes make move with 4-star WR Mark Pope

Canes make move with 4-star WR Mark Pope

The latest with high priority WR Mark Pope? Don't miss what he was saying Saturday about his recruitment.

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 • Matt Shodell
CB commit: Unofficial Cane visit went well

CB commit: Unofficial Cane visit went well

This Cane commit was on UM's campus recently. The latest with his status?

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4-star attends bowl game with UM commit, Canes to make cut

4-star attends bowl game with UM commit, Canes to make cut

This WR attended the Canes' bowl victory in Orlando, sitting in the stands with a UM commit. Where does UM fit in here?

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 • Matt Shodell
4-star attending Cane games; Dugans watches him score TD

4-star attending Cane games; Dugans watches him score TD

This high priority recruit had Ron Dugans watching his game last weekend and scored a TD. The latest here? Read on.

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 • Matt Shodell
Alabama, Florida still top two for 2018 Rivals100 receiver

Alabama, Florida still top two for 2018 Rivals100 receiver

2018 Rivals100 wide receiver Mark Pope, who visited Florida over the weekend, talks about the Gators and more

 • Blake Alderman
Local 4-star takes in UM-FAU game: Richt wants me to stay home

Local 4-star takes in UM-FAU game: Richt wants me to stay home

This 4-star's take after talking with Mark Richt and taking in the UM-FAU game? Don't miss this.

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 • Matt Shodell
2018 Rivals100: Ten top targets for Florida fans to follow

2018 Rivals100: Ten top targets for Florida fans to follow

Here are 10 top 2018 Rivals100 targets Florida fans should keep an eye on

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 • Blake Alderman
Four-star to dream of scoring touchdowns in The Swamp

Four-star to dream of scoring touchdowns in The Swamp

Miami (Fla.) Southridge 2018 four-star wide out Mark Pope says he will be dreaming of scoring touchdowns in The Swamp

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 • Tanner Dennie
Pope's plan includes possible summer commitment

Pope's plan includes possible summer commitment

2018 receiver Mark Pope could commit to Alabama this summer.

 • Rob Cassidy
2018 four-star down to two, ready to decide this summer

2018 four-star down to two, ready to decide this summer

Four-star 2018 wideout Mark Pope came away from his visit to Florida with two leaders and ready to make a decision

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 • Nikko Tan
Alabama maintains lead for four-star Pope

Alabama maintains lead for four-star Pope

Alabama remains out in front in the race too land Mark Pope.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals recap: Bootlegger 7v7

Rivals recap: Bootlegger 7v7

Stanford Samuel put on an MVP performance at the Bootlegger Invitational. Nick Krueger files a full report.

 • Nick Krueger
RCS Miami: Top underclassmen

RCS Miami: Top underclassmen

Several underclassmen at RCS Miami have big-time offers already. Here are the top underclassmen from the event.

 • Woody Wommack
RCS Miami: Tigers, Tide, Canes and more could capitalize

RCS Miami: Tigers, Tide, Canes and more could capitalize

RCS: Miami produced several pieces of recruiting news for programs like Alabama, Florida, FSU, Miami and others.

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 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Recap: Adidas Invitational 7v7

Rivals Recap: Adidas Invitational 7v7

The best 7-on-7 teams from Florida and Georgia gathered on Saturday and, as one would expect, there were fireworks.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack