January 27th, 2009 05:22pm

Ranking the state’s top 50 football prospects

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One of the questions I get asked most about my job is how I come up with the state’s top 50 football prospect list. I will admit it is an inexact science, one that requires not just watching players live, but also on video. It’s also smart to talk with as many coaches and analysts as possible and study lists on reputable Web sites like Rivals and Scout. And again, some will project players wrong, some right. Lists are rife … Read More »
January 4th, 2009 12:42am

Donovan’s new recruiting experience

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Gator basketball coach Billy Donovan has a well-earned reputation as one of the nation’s top recruiters. Soon, he’ll have the chance to see things from the other side of the couch. Donovan’s son, also named Billy, is a sharpshooting junior guard for St. Francis. And no doubt, he is going to be the focus of a few college coaches in the next year. When asked about the different role he’ll play in that recruiting – similar to the one Urban Meyer … Read More »