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Pretty sure I saw on 247 they now have 33 commits?
Miami Hurricanes get Miramar star CB Tracy Howard - UM - MiamiHerald.comTracy Howard said last week he wasn’t going to put any pressure on himself. He said was going to approach his college decision with the same mentality he has when he lines up against opposing receivers – loose and confident.
The 5-11, 180-pound All-American cornerback may not have really felt that way on the inside Wednesday morning, but he certainly looked the part. Dressed in a dark gray suit and sporting a purple tie, Howard kept an auditorium full of reporters, teammates, family and friends on edge – as well as a nation full of Florida Gators and Miami Hurricane fans – before announcing his college choice in front of a national TV audience on ESPNU shortly before 10 a.m.
“I’ve chosen Miami because it’s the best overall pick for me from an academic standpoint and opportunity standpoint. Playing early is a big part of it,” said Howard, who was flanked by his mother Shaiy and about 15 family members. “Why not stay in my hometown, win in my city. I’m ready to rock with Miami.”
The announcement was followed by cheers heard from Miramar across town to Coral Gables and ended what had been an interesting recruiting ride for Howard. Two weeks ago, the hometown Hurricanes – the first college program to offer him a scholarship when he was a sophomore – weren’t even seriously being considered by Howard.
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