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Friday, December 22, 2006
Friday’s recruiting roundup
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hurricanes land star safety
New Miami coach Randy Shannon got an early Christmas present Friday night when North Miami Beach, Fla., defensive back Doug Wiggins announced he’d play for the Hurricanes. Wiggins, named this week to the AJC’s Super Southern 100, picked Miami Georgia, Miami and Michigan.
Chamblee star picks … Harvard
Chamblee senior Nicolai Schwarzkopf, one of the top-rated tight ends in Georgia, has committed to Harvard. The 6-5, 225-pounder had several Division I-A scholarship offers, including ones from Air Force, Kentucky, Navy, South Florida and UAB.
Newton: Sticking with Gators
Westlake quarterback Cameron Newton said Friday his commitment with Florida remains solid, despite news this week that John Brantley, a top-rated signal caller from Ocala, Fla., has backpedaled on his decision to sign with Texas and instead plans to become a Florida Gator. “When you’re talking about a powerhouse like the University of Florida, who wouldn’t want to be on the ship that plays for national championships?” Newton told the AJC’s Jeff Hood. “If I was in [Brantley’s] shoes, I’d do the same thing.” Florida is loaded at quarterback, with Tim Tebow just a freshman and three recruits set to join him: Newton, Brantley and Bryan Waggener of California’s Citrus Community College.
Tucker receiver to UK
Kentucky has landed its sixth Peach State prospect for the Class of 2007: Tucker receiver Anthony Mosley. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder picked the Wildcats over Duke, East Carolina and North Carolina. “At UK, you consistently play against the best every week,” Mosley told Scout.com. “I want to be able to play around some of the best athletes and I want to be apart of turning around the program.”
Zook, Illini reel in star
Illinois continues to be the surprise team of the recruiting season, adding a second five-star prospect late Thursday: Chicago Simeon defensive end Martez Wilson. Rivals.com ranks Wilson as the nation’s No. 2 defensive end. He turned down scholarship offers from Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Southern Cal. Earlier, the Illini landed Rivals’ No. 2-ranked wide receiver: Arrelious Benn of Washington (D.C.) Dunbar.
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