Three Shades of Orange

Miami is looking at maybe its best recruiting class of all-time. That is a quote from Gery Ferman of CaneSport.com. Some things will have to fall the Canes' way but it is possible. Rumors are that Patrick Johnson will not be a Cane. Most likely ending up a Gator. But Arthur Brown and now local speedster Travis Benjamin is on board. Throw in a Matt Patchan, Tommy Streeter and Ben Jones and Randy Shannon has a top-5 class. It will be interesting to see if Benjamin gets moved to defense with the loss of Johnson. Look for Sean Speance to move back to safety as well.

Illinois continues its excellent work on the recruiting trail. After landing the top player from D.C., Reggie Ellis, snagging Corey Luiget from FLA, The Zooker has stolen a top-flight wide receiver from right under Jim Tressell and OSU's nose. Glenville's Cordale Scott committed to Illinois over OSU. Illinois is the fifth team to come into the state of Ohio this season and pull a top-10 prospect (Mich, ND, ILL, PSU and UGA/FL for Zebrie Sanders). Illinois is once again having a great class.

The Cuse landed a future play-maker on Friday. Syracuse might be considered a bit of a surprise as Averin Collier committed to the Orange over the Pitt Panthers. Collier's older borhter plays for Pittsburgh. Any good news is welcomed news to the limping Syracuse program. The Churchville RB is arguably the best player in the state of New York and will enroll early.