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Brodie Still Planning To Attend Rutgers
After contemplating joining another school, Long Branch star decides to stick with original commitment
Rutgers will not be losing a recruit after all.
Long Branch offensive lineman Ryan Brodie is sticking with his original commitment to attend Rutgers in the fall, according to the Long Branch School District Athletic Department.
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Brodie's coach Dan George said last week that his to play for the Scarlet Knights and explore other options.
His indecision comes in the wake of Greg Schiano's decision to leave the world of college football and become the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Schiano recruited Brodie and has been the team's coach since 2001.
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Brodie has stated that one of the reasons he choose Rutgers over schools such as Miami, South Carolina and the UConn, was because of the coaching staff.
Rutgers Assistant Coach Kyle Flood has reportedly decided to become the team's new head coach, according to ESPN.com, keeping a familiar face at the helm of the program for Brodie.
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