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June 04, 2012 12:29 pm EDT
Miami Getting it Done in Recruiting
After signing 33 players in the 2012 class, Miami is taking different approach in this recruiting cycle.
May 07, 2012 10:41 am EDT
Looking Back at the Class of 2009: Part Four
The importance of getting five-star recruits may be overrated, but as LSU and Alabama prove, it certainly doesn’t hurt.
May 06, 2012 2:55 pm EDT
Looking Back at the Class of 2009: Part Three
Elite high school prospects don't always live up to the hype at the collegiate level.
May 05, 2012 11:17 am EDT
Looking Back at the Class of 2009: Part Two
Of the 33 prospects that earned a five-star rating in the class of 2009, 21 committed to schools in the ACC or SEC.
May 04, 2012 10:35 am EDT
Looking Back at the Class of 2009: Part One
Of the 33 five-star prospects in the class of 2009, only two managed to become first round draft picks after three years in college.
May 02, 2012 8:51 am EDT
Pendleton Brings His Lesson to Jax
Jeris Pendleton brings a new dynamic to J-Ville. His story, a lesson of volition, comes with him; it's a charge for fan and athlete alike. It's a tale of which young recruits should take note.
April 23, 2012 2:52 pm EDT
Hokies Land Six Commits
Inclement weather forced the cancellation of Virginia Tech's spring game, but that didn't stop the Hokies from enjoying the weekend.
April 16, 2012 1:48 pm EDT
Spring Games Lead to Commitments
With 12 teams from the ACC and SEC hosting their spring games Saturday, there was a great deal of recruiting activity which took place over the weekend.
April 11, 2012 11:59 am EDT
Gators Addressing Areas of Need
Florida already has 15 commitments for their 2013 recruiting class, with seven of those coming on the offensive side of the ball.
April 08, 2012 12:53 pm EDT
Dawgs and Gators Land Three Commits
Florida and Georgia each secured three verbal commitments over the weekend.
April 04, 2012 2:13 pm EDT
A&M Taking Advantage of Move to SEC
Texas A&M and new head coach Kevin Sumlin have been dealt a very powerful hand by being the lone Texas representative in the SEC.
March 12, 2012 4:59 pm EDT
2013 Prospect Rankings: Arkansas
A look at the five best prospects in the state of Arkansas for the 2013 class.
March 09, 2012 2:35 pm EDT
2013 Prospect Rankings: Alabama
A look at the top 10 prospects in the state of Alabama for the class of 2013.
March 05, 2012 4:35 pm EDT
Georgia Ripe with Talent In 2013
All things considered, the 2013 class may be the best group of prospects that Georgia has ever produced.
March 03, 2012 2:42 pm EDT
Rodriguez Names Favorite
Daniel Rodriguez, Southern Pigskin's 2011 Person of the Year, has named a favorite school in recruiting.
February 29, 2012 11:45 pm EDT
Supersized Derrick Henry Firm to UGA
An impressive physical specimen, Henry does not have the prototypical measureables for a prospective college running back. At 6-3, 241 pounds, Derrick Henry runs like a freight train through opposing defenses.
February 10, 2012 9:48 pm EDT
Diggs Chooses Maryland
Diggs’ commitment is absolutely huge for Maryland head coach Randy Edsall, who has made in-state recruiting a major point of emphasis.
February 09, 2012 12:12 pm EDT
Breaking Down 2013’s Top 10 Prospects
The south is littered with quality high school prospects in the class of 2013.
February 07, 2012 2:16 am EDT
The True Gem of the 2012 Class
Daniel Rodriguez's story will be featured on Dan Rather Reports tonight at 8 EST. on HDNet.
February 06, 2012 10:32 am EDT
Coaches & Sleepers and NFL Upside
Who's the best recruiter in the ACC, SEC and SoCon? The biggest sleeper signed? Who makes the biggest NFL splash? Our staff shares their thoughts.
February 05, 2012 11:41 am EDT
SEC Impact Recruits
While it is difficult to earn early playing time in the nation's premiere conference, these high-profile recruits are poised to make a huge splash in the SEC next season.
February 05, 2012 2:44 am EDT
Gators Hope To Add To 2012 Class
Florida landed 23 prospects on National Signing Day, but they are still hoping to add one more prospect to that total.
February 04, 2012 11:31 am EDT
ACC Impact Recruits
These high-profile recruits are poised to make a huge splash in the ACC next season.
February 03, 2012 10:32 am EDT
Swinney Scores Big Again
Dabo Swinney is bringing in some talent to Upstate South Carolina.
February 02, 2012 4:18 pm EDT
ACC Recruiting Team Rankings
As the ACC tries to boost its national reputation, recruiting becomes a major emphasis for its programs and the league made strides on NSD.
February 02, 2012 3:34 pm EDT
SEC Recruiting Team Rankings
SEC teams once again made a major splash in recruiting this season bringing the top talent from across the nation into the league.
February 02, 2012 12:42 pm EDT
Peaks and Valleys
The past year has been an interesting one for Al Golden. After signing day perhaps his second and beyond will go in a whole new direction.
February 02, 2012 10:55 am EDT
Freeze Begins Long Road Back
After one conference win in two seasons, Ole Miss begins a new era with its 2012 class.
February 02, 2012 10:49 am EDT
Not Your Father’s Vanderbilt
After a turnaround season on the field, James Franklin lands the Commodores best class ever.
February 02, 2012 12:15 am EDT
Paper Tigers?
Despite on-field success and relentless recruiters on their staffs, Auburn and LSU’s 2012 classes lack punch.
February 01, 2012 8:17 pm EDT
The Bolles School Stars
The players commit to FBS schools from The Bolles School including John Theus.
February 01, 2012 6:56 pm EDT
Chomping At the Bit
Florida has landed another top five class, but they are waiting to prove the worth of this class on the playing field.
February 01, 2012 6:08 pm EDT
First Coast Stars
Video interviews and photos from First Coast High School. Including Reggie Northrup who made a last minute switch.
February 01, 2012 6:06 pm EDT
The Rich Get Richer
Fresh off of a second national championship in three seasons, the Alabama Crimson Tide continued their run of excellence by reeling in yet another top five class.
February 01, 2012 8:48 am EDT
National Signing Day Live Blog
Members of the Southern Pigskin staff break news and share insight on National Signing Day from around the ACC, SEC and SoCon.
January 31, 2012 11:17 pm EDT
National Signing Fray
Wednesday will be a special day for many all across the country. Part of what makes the whole development so meaningful is, in part, what can make it so difficult.
January 31, 2012 9:16 am EDT
Change of heart
Antonio Crawford visited Miami last weekend and said yes to the Hurricanes.
January 30, 2012 9:10 am EDT
Hokies, Cavaliers Lock Down Tidewater
Most top players in the East Coast’s most fertile recruiting grounds will again stay close to home.
January 30, 2012 9:05 am EDT
Vols Need Instant Impact
After a 5-7 season, Derek Dooley prepares to sign a recruiting class that could help save his job.
January 28, 2012 7:47 pm EDT
A decision of a lifetime
Fans and parents should put the up and coming National Signing Day into the proper perspective.
January 28, 2012 9:35 am EDT
Final Push
With National Signing Day , now hours away, SEC coaches are making last-minute recruiting pitches to many of the top uncommitted prospects on their board.
January 27, 2012 12:41 pm EDT
Closing Bell in the SEC
The nation's top football conference looks to finish as strong on national signing day as they did in the BCS.
January 27, 2012 11:23 am EDT
Florida schools look to finish strong
The Sunshine State is a talent hotbed and it is no surprise that Florida, Florida State, and Miami are all in a great position to finish with impressive recruiting classes.
January 27, 2012 9:14 am EDT
Tracy Howard’s signing day decision
It was apparent a few weeks ago that Miami had no real shot at landing All-American cornerback Tracy Howard.
January 26, 2012 10:55 pm EDT
ACC Crunch Time
As we enter the final weekend of the recruiting season we look at the ACC and who's chasing who down the stretch.
January 24, 2012 8:29 am EDT
Post BCS bounce
The last two weeks have been really tough for LSU on the recruiting trail.
January 18, 2012 12:06 pm EDT
Two Weeks and Counting
As we get closer and closer to Signing Day 2012, let’s take a look at the top ten remaining uncommitted prospects from our previously released RealTree Energy Southern Top 100.
January 16, 2012 12:44 pm EDT
Todd Gurley is all about the Dawgs
Fortunately for the Bulldog Nation, the wait for that positive news came to an end last week, as Georgia picked up commitments from a pair of top prospects in the class of 2012.
January 14, 2012 12:08 am EDT
FSU Again Looking to Lowndes
While the Gators and Bulldogs appear to remain right out in front, a familiar name has emerged in the area.
January 04, 2012 11:00 am EDT
Dawgs chasing big time recruits
Despite a disappointing end to their 2011 season, the Georgia Bulldogs are still extremely optimistic about the future of their program.

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