Late Weekend Recruiting Notes

I'm sure many of you are on the edge of your seats wondering where all the remaining uncommitted players will be heading. There is only a little over a week until Signing Day, so we won't have to wait much longer. Several kids visited the U this weekend, and from what I've heard, things are looking well for the 2008 class.

Most were Miami verbals already, but the weekend was crucial to solidify some "soft" verbals (depending on what you define as soft) in Jeremy Lewis and Marcus Robinson, as well as attracting players who are are yet to commit, such as CB Alonzo Lawrence.

First off, cornerback stud Brandon Harris gave his visit a 10 and later said that he would feel comfortable with a decision to attend the University of Miami. However, he will make his choice on signing day and it's not absolutely certain he will come here. It looks good, but he said he would also feel comfortable with any of his other choices as well.

As for TJ Bryant, he was here earlier in the week and enjoyed himself. Many are very optimistic about our chances with him, but I wouldn't get too excited yet if I were you. What I read is favorable, but these things are so tricky that you never know until they sign the dotted line. Even then there's no guarantee they stick around their entire careers.

Another 5 star player we are targeting, Jamie Harper, was visited by Randy Shannon tonight in an attempt to sway him to play for the Canes. Most feel Harper is heading to Clemson with his buddy Daniel Andrews. Landing him would be a coup because he is a combination of power and speed that reminds people of Willis McGahee. That guy was pretty good, if I recall correctly.

Next is 3/4 star TE Brandon Moore, currently committed to Michigan. This was an interesting one because I had never even heard of him before he took his visit this weekend and called it "the best visit I've had in my life". Getting him to switch over would be a nice addition to the class and might not be too difficult considering the coaching and offensive philosophy change in Ann Arbor. Plus, we have been missing that TE threat of late.

Also, OLB/DE Gavin Hardin has told reporters that he has already made his decision, presumably between Ole Miss and Miami, and will announce on NSD. There are optimistic expectations regarding the possibility of signing him, but grades might be an issue.

As for the slew of California DB's we've been targeting, there hasn't been as much optimism there. It's possible one of them might be inclined to travel across the country to play here, but it's not looking too good. Honestly, that would be fine if Miami can sign Brandon Harris and TJ Bryant.

I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's it for now.