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Miami grabbed what could be considered the best class in the country in what was a somewhat satisfying year for the ACC.
Nine 5-star recruits signed with the ACC, with Miami (4) and Florida State (3) leading the way. Clemson signed the other two. In comparison, the SEC signed 13, with the Pac-10 signing 11.
A look at the conference:
Immediate impact: E.J. Manuel, QB, FSU. Physically, Manuel, rated the No. 2 QB in the country, seems perfect. He’s 6-5, 210 pounds, and fast. But he’s not what you would consider a Charlie Ward-type player. He could solve the Seminoles’ decade-long problem at QB.
Wait a year: Sean Renfree, QB, Duke. You may remember Renfree as a player who decommitted from Georgia Tech following Chan Gailey’s firing. Well, Renfree will now be playing for David Cutcliffe, who developed the Manning brothers in college. Granted, it’s Duke. But it has been proven that a good QB and a good system can provide results.
Biggest surprise: Miami. There’s something to be said for location and tradition, because the Hurricanes certainly didn’t win recruits with their play last year.
Who will be happiest in three years? Clemson. The Tigers added depth with highly regarded recruits at quarterback, running back and on the lines. If they can get over their annual fascination with firing Tommy Bowden, and stop losing games to inferior opponents, they are steadily acquiring the talent to help them relive their glory days.
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By Robert Adams
February 7, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
Check your facts. LeSean McCoy was signed in 2006 by Miami. He is not even on the team now.
By Robert Adams
February 7, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
LeSean McCoy was signed by Miami in 2006 but never worked out. Check your facts.