Take 20 or so names and put them on a list.
Take that list and let an older man read it, smile and answer a few basic questions.
Repeat. On every… single… Division 1 campus in America.
In reality, National Signing Day is little more than a formality for most schools.
Prospects are formally announced to the media and the world in what is essentially a public relations-style format meant to highlight anything deemed highlight-able. Generally these players have committed verbally to their new school months (if not years) in advance. Little suspense is left unless you are a loyal fan of team like Michigan or Ohio State and you are waiting to hear about the decision from top quarterback prospect Terrelle Pryor.
Rivals.com football recruiting analyst Mike Farrell was incredibly busy today. Every radio station and newspaper in the country wants to get some insight on the latest recruiting class for the hometown school.
I managed to get a hold of him after literally four different attempts, and thankfully he was in-between two radio show appearances and had a moment to speak. For the most part, he talked about Terrapin football coach Ralph Friedgen making some important moves to sure up team depth and get some playmakers.
He touted wide receiver Kevin Dorsey as the Terps’ top playmaking recruit and called late-commitment Kenny Tate from nearby DeMatha Catholic High School the type of signing that shows the Terps still control their own territory.
There is one reason to pay attention on National Signing Day as a Terp fan. Hargrave Military Academy running back Enrique Davis, rated as the top prep school player in the country, has shown some interest in the Terps. But Davis has yet to visit College Park, and the Terps are a true long shot in his recruiting race.
Still, Davis potentially could choose to spurn National Signing Day and hold out, which might give the Terps the chance.
All this excitement and more *ahem* coming tomorrow! Good luck sleeping tonight.
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