In My Opinion | Recruiting

UM attracts recruits with Al Golden’s football camps

Al Golden never had reservations about what his six summer football camps would mean for the culture of South Florida. That was backed up with his most recent June events that concluded with more than 2,000 youngsters — many new fans — and a sense that when talking camps, this has to be a must.

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Young Belen Jesuit team on the rise again

Standing in the hot sun — nearly an hour from campus — Belen Jesuit came to the Florida Atlantic University team camp to get a barometer where this team stands, heading into its first year at the 8A level.

Many high school football players choosing colleges early

As the summer begins, area athletes will head off to different camps and 7-on-7 events across the state and country to somehow attract the attention of those who make college scholarship decisions.

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Summer camps will showcase many young stars

After a month of spring football, with hundreds of college coaches flocking to South Florida to see some of the best football talent in the country, it’s time to get to work!

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Rising sophomores, juniors garnering big-time attention

I can remember when concentrating on the senior class was enough for college football coaches, but times have changed when it comes to recruiting, and to stay in the game, you have to follow the leader.

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Offseason events offer invaluable exposure

There was a time — not so long ago — when spring football was a month where players and coaches could evaluate what they need to do during the summer. There was really no pressure other than to get better.

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Gifted coaches are producing outstanding talent

One of the most overlooked parts of the recruiting process has to be the high school coaches.

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Ken Mastrole coaches FSU QB E.J. Manuel into NFL Draft

When Ken Mastrole speaks to the students at his many passing clinics, he explains that hard work will lead to open doors. That philosophy recently came true for the one-time Cardinal Gibbons standout quarterback.

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Players pumped for spring

After numerous camps and combines, 7-on-7 tournaments and conditioning drills, this coming Wednesday will usher in another chapter of South Florida football.

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Strong recruiting in face of NCAA troubles shows Al Golden’s abilities

It has now been two full years since Al Golden accepted the position as head coach at the University of Miami. People are now starting to see how he was able to rebuild Temple and put his footprint on several other programs.

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Flowers is right fit at quarterback

If someone told you that South Florida is home to nearly 200 football high-level prospects for the upcoming season, it might be hard to believe.

Larry Blustein | On recruiting

No denying impact of 7-on-7 football programs on high school recruits

I will admit that at first, when the 7-on-7 all-star teams began to play a few years ago, I wasn’t totally sold on how it would help a majority of the prospects in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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Rising, unseen stars taking advantage of exposure

As more and more combines and camps are held for football prospects during the winter and spring, many players, coaches and parents are finding that while many are designed to showcase the elite players, it’s those under the radar athletes who are actually winning out.

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St. Thomas Aquinas coach Tim Conrad helping kickers, punters make their case

At a time of year when players across South Florida are getting exposure that camps, combines and 7-on-7 events provide, there is a very important part of a football team that works just as hard, but never receives attention.

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Class of 2015 making a name for itself

No sooner did the 2012 season come to an end then the focus began shifting to the class of 2014. It is supposed to be one of the most talent-rich groups of seniors that has come through this region in a long time.

Larry Blustein | On Recruiting

Homestead receiver Ermon Lane takes spotlight at Airo/IMG 7-on-7 football tournament

It didn’t take long for word about Ermon Lane to spread across the St. Thomas University campus Saturday during the Airo/IMG 7-on-7 football tournament.

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Players in south Dade rising to top

As college coaches make plans to attend schools in South Florida during May, many will have to start altering their plans — especially when it comes to getting a chance to see some of the emerging and elite players.

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Local athletes who play in the secondary will be coveted next year

It is no longer a secret that if college coaches want a quality defensive back; one that was tested against some of the best competition in the country, they would head to South Florida.

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National Signing Day has morphed into shallow display

What happened to National Signing Day?