Floyd has U on his short list
Cretin-Derham Hall receiver Michael Floyd said that of the seven schools he's still considering, Notre Dame and Ohio State have emerged from the pack and that he's taking a wait-and-see approach with the Gophers.
By Chip Scoggins, Star Tribune
Last update: July 20, 2007 ? 10:08 PM
Cretin-Derham Hall receiver Michael Floyd said that of the seven schools he's still considering, Notre Dame and Ohio State have emerged from the pack and that he's taking a wait-and-see approach with the Gophers.
Floyd, one of the nation's top receivers, said recently that he narrowed his list to Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. But it appears he's moving closer to a decision.
Notre Dame has long been rumored as Floyd's top choice, but he denied rumors that he's already given the Irish a silent verbal. He is hoping to take an official visit when Notre Dame plays host to USC on Oct. 20.
"I really like their coaches," he said. "They're real cool guys. They're real, not fake toward you. Some coaches [in recruiting] try to be something they're not."
Floyd said he also liked what he saw on his unofficial visit to Ohio State last month. He reiterated that he still is considering Minnesota but wants to see how the Gophers do in coach Tim Brewster's first season.
Floyd said he might follow the advice of his advisers and stop giving interviews on recruiting once his season starts.
"I want the focus to be on the team and us having a good season," he said.