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Let's see....I could go play at UF or I could go play at Clemson?? Hmmmm, what do I do?
Gators Contending with ACC Team for 4-Star OT
Two teams at the top for in-state tackle
https://florida.247sports.com/Article/Gators-co-leader-for-top-OT-target--108679109
The Florida Gators had several top recruits in attendance for their game against the LSU Tigers this past weekend. One of the premier targets for UF in attendance was Tampa (Fla.) Cambridge Christian School offensive tackle Richard Gouraige.
“The visit went great,” said Gouraige. “The stadium was amazing and I liked seeing what coach [Brad] Davis has been doing with the offensive line. They have been getting better each week, but they still had a tough loss though.”
Though the Gators fell short on the scoreboard, the offensive line created solid push upfront on the offensive side of the ball. This was something the four-star tackle homed in on while watching the game live.
“I think they played very strong and they did a good job getting to the second level and they opened holes for the running backs to get the ball moving.”
Gouraige also kept close watch on how offensive line coach Brad Davis coached up the linemen during the game.
“I can tell he loves all of his players and he wants what is best for them and he wants them to be great.”
The Florida Gators have been the leader in the recruitment of the 6-foot-5, 271-pounder, but he now lists the Clemson Tigers as a co-leader along with UF. Clemson is a school that Gouraige hasn’t visited since way early in the spring, but according to him the coaches stay in good contact.
“Coach [Robbie] Caldwell has been pushing me and all the coaches there are talking to me a lot and just letting me know I am a big target. I talk with Coach Dabo Sweeny and he tells me they need me.”
The Under Armour All-American is still unsure exactly when he will end his recruitment, and has been saying he will commit whenever the time is right for several months now.
“Whenever the time is right is still the plan,” explained Gouraige. “I just want to make the right move for me and my family for all of us. I want to take advantage of this one-time opportunity.
The 247Sports Composite, an industry generated average, currently ranks Gouraige as the No. 107 overall prospect in the 2018 recruiting class.
We need him more than Clemson does I'm sure, but he'll likely develop less under our staff than theirs. Plus at Clemson, he'll likely be a part of the championship hunt every year, what's he gonna be a part of here? Credit card fraud ring? Lol. With all that said, hope we can land the guy, the next coach is gonna need all the talent he can get to dig us out of the hole we'll be in.