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Sunday, October 21, 2007
Shakoor weighing all options; Troup’s Oliver names top five
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Cornerback Ahmed Shakoor of Stephenson, who showed strong interest in Louisville and Marshall earlier this year, has taken a step back to consider all offers.
“I’m still looking,” Shakoor said. “More people are coming into the race. Teams like Miami, Auburn, Mississippi State, Middle Tennessee State, Virginia Tech and North Carolina are showing interest.
“And Georgia Tech and Georgia are pretty high on me.”
Shakoor, who didn’t rule out a commitment to Louisville or Marshall, said Miami has captured his attention.
“Miami has tradition,” he said. “Even though they’re going through that phase right now, I know they’ll make you come out in your best. They’ll make you bring your ‘A’ game to the table.”
Oliver gunning for December commitment
Troup offensive lineman John Oliver picked up a scholarship offer from Southern Miss during a recent visit. He claimed an offer from Western Kentucky several days later.
“Right now, my top five are Central Florida, Southern Miss, East Carolina, South Florida and Western Kentucky,” the 6-foot-6, 270-pound Oliver said.
Oliver discovered during a summer camp at South Florida why the Bulls managed to climb as high as No. 2 in the BCS recently.
“After going down there, meeting with the coaches and players, touring the facilities and seeing the hunger they have to win, it’s not surprising at all that they got off to such a good start,” he said.
Oliver seemed equally impressed with Southern Miss.
“They have a beautiful campus,” he said. “And they have a lot on the ball academically. The football team and facilities is top notch.”
Oliver’s commitment is expected to be near the end of the season.
“I feel like it will be the first of December,” he said.
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