FAU has managed to finish dead last in most recruiting sites rankings of classes, but recruiting coordinator Kurt Van Valkenburgh explained the reasoning behind that.
Valkenburgh stated that the coaching staff likes to evaluate talent throughout the season then make an overall commitment to a player. That commitment isn't one that will be revoked explains Valkenburgh. Unlike, other big programs such as Tennessee, FAU will not offer a kid and then pull the offer last minute. "We [FAU] don't want to be put in a situation where a high school wont let us come back" stated Valkenburgh. "Florida is our backyard." FAU needs to keep ties to the backyard because so much talent is here.
Defensive line coach Johhny Frost pointed out that he feels confident in the ties to high schools in his recruiting zone such as Pahokee and Belle Glade. Keep good ties to schools like this is key because of the type of players they produce. "Look for us to go more into south Georgia to recruit" Valkenburgh mentioned. Hopefully, FAU's staff will be back in Valdosta next year, as I've already began evaluating some potential prospects showing interest from there.
Frost also mentioned that FAU had lost out on TE Clive Walford to Miami. Walford a 6'6" product would have been a nice addition, but it just shows how far FAU has come to be in a signing day battle with a powerhouse like Miami. With plans in place for a stadium on campus look for FAU to start winning these battles.
Signee FS Cortez Ash could be seen around campus in this car come next fall. Ash pictured on the left, was coached by former Miami TE Randy Bethel at Sebastian River High School.
On to Basketball....
FAU fans could be in trouble for last Saturday's actions in which they chanted "rapist" at Florida international head coach Isiah Thomas. Thomas felt that the actions by the student section where out of line and could threaten legal action.
If you happened to catch any of the Backyard Brawl Pittsburgh vs West Virgina in basketball, you saw a similar actions from a student body. West Virgina students went as far as throwing bottles onto the court and throwing coins at the Pittsburgh bench.
The Owls have hit the road for the Sun Belt west road trip where the will play at North Texas and Denver.... USF has won 4 straight Big East basketball games, when they upset #8 Georgetown last night. FAU's loss where they played competitively throughout the game is looking like a loss to a potential tournament team now...
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