For the purpose of this I will be a 6'5" 310lb DT from Titusville Florida. I have a 3.2 GPA and I have a SAT score of 1020. I can probably go any where in the country so in this part I am going to narrow down schools to 10 that I am strongly considering. I am really going to try my best in not being biased to FSU but for the purpose of this I will be a fan of FSU growing up.
My ultimate goal is to reach the NFL, but I am smart enough to know that to do anything beyond the NFL you must have a college degree. Staying close to home is a plus but not a show stopper. I do not want to be "bull Shitted" by recruiters. I need the truth in order to make the best choice for my future. If I find out a school is lying to me they will be immediately off my list. I get phone calls and texts all the time, but it is time to narrow down my 10 schools before my senior year begins.
Florida: I must consider the Gators. Urban Meyer seems to care for his players, runs one of the best programs in the country. Reaching the NFL is good from UF and a degree from UF is very good.
Miami: Once again I must consider the Canes. Used to be a factory for NFL Talent and Randy Shannon seems to be getting back to business there. A degree from Miami is also good.
Florida State: I have to consider them. They are my childhood team and another factory for NFL players. A degree from FSU is good and recently Myron Rolle won a Rhodes Scholarship. Uncertain future in the defensive staff is a HUGE concern for me. Honesty is going to be a huge factor. If FSU is going to play games then I will be very disappointed and will never go there.
Alabama: Nick Saban will coach me up to be a NFL player. Alabama has a good name and a degree from there is very good. The program rivals Florida in the SEC.
Notre Dame: The richest tradition in all of College Football. Notre Dame players traditionally go to the NFL and a degree from ND is very good.
USC: The current NFL Factory. Conference titles are standard and there is always a chance to play for a National Title. Degree from USC is very good.
Clemson: Great College atmosphere and a solid program. Players have gone to the NFL and a degree would be good from there.
Tennessee: Traditional quality program. Monte Kiffin is the DC and has coached many years in the NFL. Lane Kiffin is young and energetic. They are getting better every week. Another solid name school so a degree from there would be very good.
LSU: NFL factory lately. Solid program, contends for SEC Titles, and another close big name school that a degree from LSU would carry some weight.
Georgia Tech: Since Paul Johnson has arrived they have been competitive for ACC Titles. Tech is a great degree to have after Football. Chance to go pro is good playing in a big conference.
Notable omissions:
Georgia: Not feeling it with the others I have selected from the SEC.
Virginia Tech: Great Program and school but if I am going to stay in the ACC I want to be a little closer to home.
Stanford: Fantastic education but not an NFL Factory.
Texas: Defense is not a strong suit of the Big 12.
Oklahoma: See Texas
Ohio State: Similar to Notre Dame, but if I am going to leave Florida and my family Ohio State loses to Notre Dame by a small margins there.
Michigan: See Ohio State.
Penn State: See Michigan and Ohio State.
Again I am not trying to be biased. All the schools that didn't make my top 10 were mostly due to distance from home and my comfort level with the schools in the south. The couple of schools that I did consider outside the south are USC and Notre Dame for reason I explained.
So my "Official" Top 10 Schools in no particular order are:
Florida
Miami (Fl)
Florida State
Alabama
Notre Dame
USC
Tennessee
LSU
Clemson
Geargia Tech
I will announce my final decision on the real National Signing Day. I will conduct research and explain my decisions to drop schools off my list. I will be down to 5 schools by the end of the college regular season. I am hoping this will be a fun blog.
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