Matt Patchan and Brandon Harris Update

UPDATE: Patchan is a Gator. 1/5/08

Seeing as how many visitors come to the blog for recruiting updates, I figured I would give everyone a heads up on the situation with a few remaining recruits for the Canes. Patchan's announcement date is now supposedly the 26th, as his family wanted to focus on Christmas before all the recruiting hoopla. He is set to choose between LSU, UM, and UF. Rumors have him leaning towards UF despite the Cane legacy in his family, while others say its 50/50 for UM and UF. Personally I wouldn't rule out LSU. However, a guy doesn't speak up about the lack of heart on this current Hurricanes roster like he did without having a vested interest in the school. He is reported to have been very interested in seeing where Arthur Brown committed, so that definitely helps us.

Brandon Harris is another guy that might be split between Miami and the Gators. He has been rumored to be a Cane silent commit for months now, but Brandon is doing the smart thing and taking his time. His announcement date is set for National Signing Day on February 7th. Landing him would be huge, especially if Patrick Johnson ends up going elsewhere.

Harris is just one of a few DBs we are trying to sign at the moment. News on the TJ Bryant front has been dead for months now, as the 5 star corner is just as likely to go elsewhere as he is to come here. Miami is currently trying to bring in a couple of safeties as well, first by potentially swaying FSU commit CJ Holton, and then bringing in Vaughn Telemaque, Herman Davidson, and CB Aaron Hester (UCLA commit) in from California for a visit on the weekend of the 18th of January.

Other targets we are looking at are DEs Markus White and Corey Liuget, currently committed to FSU and Illinois, respectively. The staff is trying to sway them over, and considering the recent academic troubles at FSU we might have a decent shot at White. I wouldn't bank on either though. Same goes for WR Tommy Streeter. The 6'6 stud has played it close to the vest and might end up going somewhere where he will be the top guy.

Clearly the coaching staff is working around the clock to fill out this class with as much talent as possible. Expect next year's team to resemble the 99 Canes, full of young promising talent, but not yet ready to compete at the highest level.