He's Arkansas bound.
"I like the fact they run the ball," Collins said when asked why he picked Arkansas. "I personally know the coaches. I've been recruited by them for two years now. So I think I can trust them. I feel like they can lead me to where I want to be on the next level, academically and athletically. I feel like if I have a problem in school they'll provide that extra help to lift me."
Collins (5-11, 204) had been a key recruit for UM. The Hurricanes need to add a running back who can come in and provide depth as a true freshman behind ACC Freshman of the Year Duke Johnson.
Instead, Collins opted for Fayetteville and the Hogs, who addressed a huge need with just three scholarship running backs on the roster.
Arkansas became a contender for Collins when the Razorbacks hired Bret Bielema from Wisconsin in early December. Assistant coach Charlie Partridge, who was the lead recruiter for Collins at Wisconsin, followed Bielema to Arkansas and assumed those same responsibilities. Collins took his official visit to Arkansas on January 25th. Bielema hired former UM coach Randy Shannon to his staff.
Wooooo pig sooooie!Great night to be a Razorback!
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) February 5, 2013
Collins ran for 1,275 yards and 14 touchdowns on 155 carries as a senior and helped lead his team to a district title. As a junior he led Broward County in rushing with 1,640 yards and 24 touchdowns on 221 carries.
UM was the first school to offer Collins and he committed to the Canes back in Jan. 2012. He de-committed from Miami in November, but never ruled the Canes out. He took his official visit to UM on January 18th and raved about his experience rushing the court in the Canes win over Duke. But apparently it wasn't enough.
The Hurricanes remain in the running for Tottenville Staten Island, N.Y.'s Gus Edwards, considered the No. 1 fullback in the country by Rivals.com. Edwards (6-0, 215) visited UM this past weekend and is said to be down to the Seminoles and Hurricanes.
I apologize to every fan and coach the I disappointed or let Down but it had to be a decision I made for me because this is where I will be
— alexander collins (@Budda03) February 5, 2013
Does anyone see the connection of Collins and Shannon both ending up at Arkansas, and other So. Fla recruits also?
Posted by: Brian | February 05, 2013 at 04:46 PM
http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/1893073?articlePage=1
Makes sense to me
Posted by: 813TBCane | February 05, 2013 at 10:13 PM
y would he want to come play in a scrub ass conference when he can compete against the best in the sec i laugh at retards like you
Posted by: cc | February 06, 2013 at 04:05 AM