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Miami-Dade County's top two wide receiver prospects for the class of 2009 -- Archbishop Carroll's Rodney Smith and Norland's Xavier Rhodes -- each orally committed to Florida State this weekend. Rhodes (6-2, 194), who said he has offers from UM, FIU and West Virginia, is rated No. 7 in Dade and is entering his third season as a starter at Norland. Smith (6-6, 206), the No. 9 prospect in Dade and a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, said he has more than 30 offers including UM, UF and South Florida.

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July 28, 2008  05:59 AM ET

"...each orally committed to Florida State this weekend..."

What the?
When did the lingo change from 'verbally committed' to 'orally committed'?

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July 28, 2008  06:43 AM ET

The Pope is going to hear about this and wonder what gives! How come there not reporting to Notre Dame? Just saying....

July 28, 2008  06:59 AM ET

Good get for the Seminoles.

July 28, 2008  08:21 AM ET

Just a matter of time boys before we're back at the top where we belong. Have your fun now Gay-tors.

July 28, 2008  08:42 AM ET

"...each orally committed to Florida State this weekend..."

What the?
When did the lingo change from 'verbally committed' to 'orally committed'?

YODA | 07/28/08, 05:59 AM


Maybe some of the lovely ladies from FSU were there to help 'seal the deal'

July 28, 2008  09:24 AM ET

When will they get someone to throw them the ball?

July 28, 2008  09:32 AM ET

well o well that means absoultly nothing since Rhodes also committed to WVU no more that a month ago..... Thats a joke they need a system were if you commit them YOU COMMIT NO backing out..........

July 28, 2008  10:16 AM ET

Nice pick up for FSU! However when I saw "Top Two WR commit to Florida State"; I must admit I was thinking top two nationally, not from Dade County. But I understand both of these guys are very good.

July 28, 2008  10:23 AM ET

Just a matter of time boys before we're back at the top where we belong. Have your fun now Gay-tors.
nolesdabomb | 07/28/08, 08:21 AM
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Um ya......sure

July 28, 2008  12:10 PM ET

When will they get someone to throw them the ball?

Cheesy Texan | 07/28/08, 09:24 AM

You haven't been following the Seminoles much this off-season, have you? A nice little QB battle brewing in Tally, with the ultimate prize, E.J. Manuel, waiting in the wings. We'll be fine at QB - finally!

Nice pick up for FSU! However when I saw "Top Two WR commit to Florida State"; I must admit I was thinking top two nationally, not from Dade County. But I understand both of these guys are very good.

Jabril1217 | 07/28/08, 10:16 AM

The top two from Dade county might BE the two best in the nation, as well! Exaggerating a little, but there's NO county in ANY state that produces more D-1 talent than Miami-Dade.

TRUTH, c'mon man, take it easy on my Noles> :-)

July 28, 2008  01:05 PM ET

Orally committed? That sounds so wrong in so many ways...

July 28, 2008  01:12 PM ET

Maybe some of the lovely ladies from FSU were there to help 'seal the deal'

FootballGuru | 07/28/08, 08:42 AM

Don't know if you've ever been to Florida State, but trust me, if FSU girls were there to "seal the deal", every damn player in that county would be commiting to Florida State!

July 28, 2008  01:33 PM ET

TRUTH, c'mon man, take it easy on my Noles> :-)
eyesWIDEopen | 07/28/08, 12:10 PM
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I thought was comments was pretty gentle all things considered...

July 28, 2008  01:34 PM ET

Will Paterno pass Bowden this year...Bowden is only up by one game...

July 28, 2008  01:39 PM ET

I thought was comments was pretty gentle all things considered...

THE TRUTH | 07/28/08, 01:33 PM

Given how I've seen you savage others on here, I suppose you're right. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words regarding Florida State.

July 28, 2008  01:43 PM ET

Will Paterno pass Bowden this year...Bowden is only up by one game...

Out On Bail | 07/28/08, 01:34 PM

NO! It will be discovered sometime around mid-season that BOTH programs have been playing "Weekend At Bernie's" with their coaches for some time. Since neither school will 'fess up to how long it's been going on, and nobody outside the programs can figureit out, it will go to Coach Bowden by default.

July 28, 2008  01:43 PM ET

They probably picked FSU for their academics.

July 28, 2008  01:51 PM ET

They probably picked FSU for their academics.

PS Forever | 07/28/08, 01:43 PM

Like most other colleges, an EXCELLENT education is available at Florida State... IF that's what you are there for. Let's not act like PSU's recruits go THERE because they're impressed by the course selection, shall we?

 
July 28, 2008  01:51 PM ET

Don't know if you've ever been to Florida State, but trust me, if FSU girls were there to "seal the deal", every damn player in that county would be commiting to Florida State!

eyesWIDEopen | 07/28/08, 01:12 PM


Every player in the country is what I hope you meant.

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