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On Jul 11, 2014, at 8:33 AM, Shane Ford <goufgators@bellsouth.net> wrote:

 

July 10th, 2014 09:30pm

Baker excited to make decision

by Zach Abolverdi    (GAINESVILLE SUN)

 

 

U.S. Army All-American Jerome Baker is ready to reveal his college choice to the recruiting world.

 

 

Jerome Baker visited UF in April. (Photo by Student Sports)

 

The consensus top-100 linebacker from Cleveland (Ohio) Benedictine announces his decision Friday at 10 a.m. ET at his high school.

"I think it's going to be a pretty big moment," Baker said. "This is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make regarding football. So it's definitely going to be tough, but I know where I want to go.

"I'm just excited to finally get it off my chest. It's going to be a huge relief. I'm happy to make this decision, and I'm ready."

The 6-foot-1, 206-pounder has three finalists he's choosing from.

Florida: "I really just connected with the players, and I have a close relationship with coach D.J. Durkin. Visiting there was a great experience."

Ohio State: "That's like my hometown team, and it's a big thing to have the chance to go there and stay in my state."

Tennessee: "It was so much love. The coaches, the players, the fans, the people. I just felt wanted there. It's a good school and it was cool to see it."

What's the determining factor in his decision?

"Where I'm most comfortable is the biggest thing," Baker said. "I'm going to spend the next four years of my life there, so I have to feel at home."

His 247Sports Crystal Ball currently favors the Buckeyes, but The Sun made the first UF prediction and will stick with that pick.

 

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Comments

6 Comments

1. July 10th, 2014 9:42 pm

I asked you about this pick not to long ago. I hope your right. When is the Mailbag coming back?

by Tn Gator

 

2. July 10th, 2014 9:45 pm

The mailbag returns in August.

by Zach Abolverdi

 

3. July 10th, 2014 10:26 pm

Gee he somehow thinks UT is a good school??? I live in Tennessee and it is only a fair school by academic standards. It is in a fairly large city and the campus is constrained and not that attractive. I bet OSU as he is from Ohio and many dream of playing there, if not UF should be his choice if both academics and football are the issues.

by VulcanAlex

 

4. July 11th, 2014 7:12 am

I can't believe Florida and Ohio St. haven't drawn up a home and home series, talk about a great game and story line, Urban returns to the Swamp that he helped redesign. When will Florida ever go out of state and play a worthy non-conference opponent, hasn't happened since the 90s when they lost to Syracuse.

by Kevin Patrick

 

5. July 11th, 2014 7:24 am

Kevin,
I'm solid Orange and Blue, but it makes me sick that we can't get our act together and schedule a H&H against a top 10 opponent. If the pups can schedule Clemson and Irish, why can't we do the same thing?

by GatorZip74

 

6. July 11th, 2014 7:41 am

Nice that the Gators are in the running, but hard to imagine we will get him away from Ohio State. In seems that in most cases the home team wins out.

As far as a H&H against a top 10 opponent, I think that is the role that Florida State fills. If they ever get a full blown playoff system, I think that will help the scheduling. Right now teams are balancing the schedule with profit and a chance to play for a national championship in mind. Right now you want a good schedule, but not too tough. A couple losses and usually you will be out of the championship picture.

by Gator863

 

 

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