Signing Day Thread

TN has a weak high school football state. They have had a hard time getting players from Georgia since Richt arrived. He's gone over to NC and SC a lot, but now SC has spurrier and NC has Davis. i wonder where he'll go to get the big time guys.

 

Nationally.

Texas - 3

California - 3

Florida - 3

Virginia - 3

GA's top rated recruit.

 

11. North Carolina

Within a week of Butch Davis' hiring as coach, the Tar Heels lured S Quantavius Sturdivant (Oakboro, N.C./West Stanley) away from Florida and were able to keep DT Tydreke Powell (Ahoskie, N.C./Hertford County) at home, as well. QB Mike Paulus (Syracuse, N.Y./CBA) might be counted on to compete right away. Davis really proved his worth by making the biggest splash on signing day. He was able to keep WR Dwight Jones (Burlington, N.C.) on board, giving the Tar Heels a massive target. In addition, he was able to lure in-state receiver Greg Little (Durham, N.C./Hillside) away from Notre Dame. Jones and Little quickly upgraded the receiver corps. The big story was landing the two biggest uncommitted prospects on signing day, starting with DT Marvin Austin (Washington, D.C./Ballou). Austin and Powell quickly improved UNC's defensive line. The icing on the cake was offensive lineman Kevin Bryant.

 

Getting Bryant and Ramsay really excited me. Having talented wide receivers is great, but I also want guys who can help establish a running game and really knock people on their ass.

 

Recruiting is always interesting to read, and I've tried to stay up with it before, but it's hard since it's very hard to know even a few of the guys before they get signed.