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June 18, 2008
Florida running back commits to WVU
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Miami Northwestern High running back Daquan Hargrett said today he will commit to play football for West Virginia University.

"It seemed the [WVU] coaches were down to earth and genuine," Hargrett said in an interview with the Gazette. "I won't regret the decision. [WVU] is a championship team and I'm a championship player."

Northwestern was named the nation's top program last season after winning Florida's 6A state championship.

The 5-foot-8, 175-pound back said he turned down offers from Iowa, Clemson, Minnesota, South Florida, Buffalo and Florida International.

He rushed for 882 yards on 117 carries with 12 touchdowns last season. He also caught eight passes for 161 yards and one score.

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Posted By: scott1764 (7:23pm 08-06-2008)
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Rich drafts Slaton and White, who else recruited them? Doc Holliday brings in a kid custom made for the spread and you question the kid based on the schools recruiting him? Shut up! Go root for big blue Rita.

Posted By: Yo (8:22pm 06-18-2008)
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Can't believe he passed up that scholly to Buffalo.

Posted By: jay (6:07pm 06-18-2008)
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great pickup!he attacks the hole really well.ESPN 150 GRADE.good speed.ran the spread in high school.WVU is doing a great job getting good players.i am so proud.this kid is a good back.this will be the greatest class ever at WVU.we still have more great players to go after,but hargrett is explosive on flim.

Posted By: WV.Alum.In.Georgia (4:56pm 06-18-2008)
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Glad to have this FL back but Clemson and USF were the only other legit program recruiting him. HMMMM?

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