MiamiHerald.com: Recruiting

With Signing Day over, focus is on Class of ’13

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

Just as the dust settles on National Signing Day, and the Class of 2012 has been pointed toward that next level, the Class of 2013, which had been waiting patiently in the wings, is officially on the clock.

UCF fills needs, signs 19 players; USF brings in 20 recruits

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

UCF signed 19 players Wednesday, including 14 high school prospects, three gray shirts and two transfers.

Miami Hurricanes pick up 10 four-star or better recruits

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:41 EST

‘We’ve already endured a lot as a program, then we had to go out and [recruit] against it,’ said UM coach Al Golden referring to a 6-6 season, suspensions and a bowl game that was wiped out.

Mario Cristobal focused on FIU Golden Panthers, new recruiting class

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

FIU had its largest class of signees in school history as the Golden Panthers picked up 29 recruits.

Top 20 recruiting classes of 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

1. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE

Receiver wide-open position for Miami Hurricanes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Miami is looking to add six recruits at wide receiver to its roster on National Signing Day.

Louisville, Strong stocking up with local talent again

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00 EST

When spring rolls around and college coaches start pouring down to Miami-Dade and Broward counties in record numbers, keep your eye on the schools that are starting to feel comfortable in an area that has long been open to schools from across the nation.

As Signing Day approaches, many get overlooked

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:32 EST

Less than two weeks remain until that most important of dates on the college football calendar. National Signing Day.

Miami Hurricanes back to basics with homegrown talent

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

At a time when much of the focus on recruiting centers on elite players nationally, the University of Miami has gotten back to what put this program in the spotlight some 30 years ago.

Dade-Broward All-Star Game can boost dreams

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

With less than a month from National Signing Day, many of the elite players are taking those winter trips, watching teams play, checking out what schools have to offer — trying to make that most important decision on what program will provide playing time and what school will help to provide a bright future. Others simply do not have that luxury.

South Florida still holds grip on state’s best talent

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:36 EST

As the dust settled on the second week of the state football playoffs at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, from where Norland came home with the only hardware, there was a sense of optimism for the 2012 season.

Art Taylor is right leader for Cooper City football

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:39 EST

Through the years, Cooper City football teams have been competitive and always have been able to produce a few prospects along the way.

Southridge football experiencing a revival

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

If you happen to be one of those Miami Southridge football players who elevated the Spartans to a nationally-rated level for much of the ‘90s, you will be happy to know that your alma mater is showing signs of returning to that position.

University School coach Harriott stresses importance of academics

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:40 EDT

During the spring, when college coaches head to Florida — hoping to land that athlete who will help their program turn the corner, there are dozens of elite teams and players that are watched and evaluated.

Belen Jesuit proving it’s a big-time contender

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:00 EDT

South Florida high school football is filled with dominating athletes. So it shouldn’t be a huge surprise to think of Belen Jesuit as a power in this prospect-filled region.

Northwestern Bulls’ ability to maintain talent pool is remarkable

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:05 EDT

If Northwestern’s win over Christopher Columbus last week showed Miami football fans, like myself, one thing, it definitely proved that the Bulls are still loaded with talented prospects and will not back down.

New Boyd Anderson coach gains success without compromising academics

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:18 EDT

If Wayne Blair learned anything as a student in his time at St. Thomas Aquinas and Tulane University, he found out that a solid education will open doors for the rest of your life.

St. Thomas Aquinas is the real deal

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:12 EDT

For years, we have watched those national powerhouses dominate games across the country, producing top-flight prospects and standing toe-to-toe with other elite teams. Now, we have the chance to see one in our own back yard.