Change needed as prospects struggle to pay for unofficial visits

Posted Sep 17, 2009
Sharrif Floyd introduced himself to the nation in January at the U.S. Army All-American Combine in San Antonio. Floyd, a 6-foot-3, 310-pound defensive tackle from Philadelphia's George Washington High, blew away evaluators with his strength and explosiveness. The performance put Floyd on the recruiting radar of every major program in the nation. Unfortunately, Floyd couldn't afford to explore all the opportunities that had just opened. (Sports Illustrated)

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