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Gorman’s Ryan Smith switches commitment to Duke

Smith, who is Nevada’s all-time leading receiver, originally committed to New Mexico but opened recruitment after dad left school

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Updated Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 | 6 p.m.

The college football recruiting process wasn't always smooth for Bishop Gorman High 2013 wide receiver Ryan Smith, but as of Wednesday it's over: He's verbally committed to Duke. Smith, who is Nevada all-time leading receiver with 3,208 yards, had verbally committed in mid-December to New Mexico. That’s where his father, DeAndre Smith, was the Lobos’ first-year running back’s coach. But last week DeAndre left New Mexico for the same job at Syracuse, opening the door for his son to explore his college options. “I was very excited to play for my dad, but one of his coaching buddies called and ...

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  1. By GURU
    Jan. 23, 2013
    12:18 p.m.
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    It's nice to see these kids commiting to academically centered schools.

  2. By Sinatra711 (Anthony Sinatra)
    Jan. 24, 2013
    5:48 a.m.
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    Duke is a great school, congrats Ryan on selecting an awesome education!

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