Simdown to Signing Day

RUTS Recruiting Headquarters - Signing Day 2011 is quickly approaching, and the RUTS Teams are once again dominating the rankings. Early leaders Florida State and LSU have traded the #1 spot several times in our rankings, and it looks as if the Seminoles will retain that ranking as we move along to signing day. Clemson and Florida currently settle in at the third and fourth spots, while Nebraska is a respectable 17th.

A quick glance at the Top 10 reveals that the LSU Tigers may have the elite players of the crop. Coach UTVOL54 has secured commitments from the Nations #1 player Nicholas Parker, #3 Marcus Robinson, #5 Danny Scott, and #10 Quinton Holt. Both Holt and Scott had the Seminoles listed 2nd.

We had one of our recruiting gurus, Trent Snubbs, at the Recent Army High School All America Game and reported that a couple of players stood out. First, FSU commit Kyle Bonds saw some time at CB, where he shined. The Battle between Bonds and Robinson in the East Team practice sessions were fierce. Said Snubbs "Robinson can really fly, the pair of Robinson and Oliver is impressive, but watching Bonds... man that kid has some nice cover skills. I really think Florida State should explore using him at the CB position." Snubs was also impressed with Oklahoma commit HB Adam Hairiston. "No one is talking about this kid as a Top10 player, but he may have been the best offensive player at the game this weekend."

There are no major recruiting battles left in between RUTS teams, however, rumor has it that head coach cjohnchavis was not happy in losing speedy HB Zach Frye to the rival Florida Gators. finishing second on Scott, Holt and Frye has really put a damper on the Seminoles party, however, the loss of Frye freed the last scholarship for MLB Brandon Beck, brother of last year's Freshman of the Year, Blake Beck. Word is also out that FS Keith Freeney and WR Ricky Rice might play right away for Nebraska. Three time champ Clemson will likely continue their practice of redshirt many of their signers. Those moves have seemed to pay off so far.

More news will be coming following signing day when we will be able to get some comments on the record. None of the RUTS coaches have mentioned an unsigned prospects name on the radio like Lane Kiffen, so that news will be forthcoming.

Rivals 2010 Freshmen of the Year

MVF - WR Blake Beck - Florida State
Off - WR Mark Ford - LSU
Def - DE Mike Burnette - Florida State
Special Teams - Ret Keith Jones, Clemson

Rivals RUTS Dark Horse Diamonds

WR Darrell Webb - Nebraska
WR Scott Simmons - Florida
HB Zach Frye - Florida
CB - Gene Burton - LSU
CB Tyrone Collins - Clemson