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Hurricanes make late push for Palm Beach Gardens' Avery Young
Friday, January 27, 2012
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Matt Porter
Bill Ingram / Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach Gardens High School offensive lineman Avery Young (left), looks over his shoulder as University of Miami defensive line coach Jethro Franklin hugs Avery's older brother, Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young Jr., on Friday at Sailfish Marina on Singer Island.
RIVIERA BEACH - Avery Young, the four-star offensive lineman from Palm Beach Gardens, is making Miami wait.
The Hurricanes plan to be patient.
Miami made its final push for Young on Friday afternoon at the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island.
Four UM coaches huddled at the restaurant's bar waiting for Young to finish a conversation.
Head coach Al Golden, wearing his trademark orange tie, sat next to offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch. Offensive line coach Art Kehoe and defensive line coach Jethro Franklin closed the circle. A hostess notified them their secluded table was ready. She playfully asked for game tickets.
Twenty minutes later, a smiling Franklin went outside to hustle Young inside the restaurant.
"Hey, we're on a tight schedule here," Franklin joked.
But the Hurricanes appeared to have plenty of time for Young, one of the nation's top uncommitted recruits. According to those close to Young, they are determined to be the last program to talk to the 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle.
Friday may have been their last chance. Sunday is the final day college coaches may contact potential recruits, but Young's family expects him to privately weigh his decision until Wednesday's signing day.
Young has declared a top three of Auburn, Georgia and Florida, but he has shown interest in Miami. Last weekend, he spent his final official visit in Coral Gables. He said Miami's staff "put in a lot of effort" to show him around.
If Young is ready, he could earn early playing time at Miami. With Brandon Washington declaring for the NFL Draft, Seantrel Henderson and Jonathan Feliciano are the only returning tackles. The Hurricanes have commitments from three-star Miami Norland tackle Ereck Flowers and two-star tackle Taylor Gadbois of Dallas, Ga.
Signing Young, the ninth-ranked offensive lineman in the nation, would be a late splash for Golden.
But he has plenty of competition.
Florida head coach Will Muschamp spent Wednesday evening at Young's Riviera Beach home. Georgia head coach Mark Richt saw Young at school Thursday morning. Auburn's new offensive coordinator, Scot Loeffler, came to introduce himself Thursday afternoon.
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sportsfan commented on January 27, 2012 at 9:36 p.m.: report abuse
would be great to see him in a Gator uniform
downandout commented on January 27, 2012 at 9:51 p.m.: report abuse
He will be a hurricane. He will either go to Miami or Florida State. Florida lacks offensive talent to compete. Urban left the cupboard bare. Spurrier would also be a good option.
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booger commented on January 28, 2012 at 9:55 a.m.: report abuse
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lol commented on January 28, 2012 at 10:56 a.m.: report abuse
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Tom Popadak commented on January 28, 2012 at 12:22 p.m.: report abuse
The look on his face in that pic says it all scUm. He's obviously thinking, "get me the he ll out of here." wherever he goes, it DEFINITELY ISN'T SCUM. But you little guys keep dreamin now ya hear?
CharlotteGator commented on January 28, 2012 at 12:27 p.m.: report abuse
I agree Tom. He's standing away from the coach, turned away, glancing back just waiting for his bro so they can get the heck out of that goofy meeting. He obviously just doesn't care about UM
Riviera Beach commented on January 28, 2012 at 2:38 p.m.: report abuse
If you want to see Avery as a gator go look at his junior highlights. They had the same uni's as the gators. That will be the only time you see him as a Gator. The fact that he took this meeting so close to signing day is huge. Don't be surprised when Avery Young and Tracy Howard are Canes come signing day. Golden is cleaning up in South FLA.
War Eagle commented on January 28, 2012 at 3:50 p.m.: report abuse
One thing is for CERTAIN. Avery Young is going to the SEC. As usual, Riviera Beach has no football knowledge. Otherwise he wouldn't make such ignorant claims.
Tracy Howard took his officials, just like ALL kids do. That kid is all Florida. Forcing kids to throw up a U then posting it online is just dumb
How come Avery Young had Muschamp at his HOUSE this week, but met UM coaches at an in-n-out breakfast joint? The proof is in the picture. His face screams, "GET ME OUTTA HERE."
dunnelloncane commented on January 28, 2012 at 3:59 p.m.: report abuse
i hope his parents don't let him go to Gainesville. 38 arrests the last 6 years, including 8 in the 1 year Muschump has been there. Between that and the way UM dominates the NFL, plus his family can see all his games,the U is the place for him.
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UF is going to suck for a loooooong time,
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