Rankins' commit is good news for the Cards because it solidifies the defensive line position in the class. Recently two recruits, Dequan Ivery and Pedro Sibiea, have wavered on their commitments. Next Wednesday will be tremendously exciting.
There's everything to like here. 6'3'', 260lbs, 4.6 speed(!). Rankins had this to say yesterday...
I am the newest Louisville Cardinal. I have been quite fond of them for a while, even before I made my official visit. And yes, the visit reassured me. Certainly Wake Forest made a strong push. But [Louisville coach] Clint Hurtt was down today and said I am their defensive end. I am the guy they want. I love the coaching staff, the players, the campus, and the city of Louisville. To me, it’s a home away from home.You won't regret it. Welcome aboard, young man.
This probably does mean Sibiea will land in Minnesota. But it's a wash, they both appear to be equals in terms of raw ability. If they can keep both somehow, that would be something. You can never have too much depth.
ReplyDeleteSome of these kids don't want to compete, they want to play. What does this mean for UL football? It means we're f*#@ing stacked!
ReplyDeleteIt'll be interesting the next couple classes. When he first arrived Charlie Strong's biggest recruiting carrot was that we weren't very talented, you can play right away. The dynamic is sure to shift, but I don't expect it to slow down The Train. And, of course, if Lville ever gets the Big 12 nod, then I think the sky's the limit for what Strong can accomplish.
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