I traded messages late Wednesday night with the father of Justice Haynes, Verron, after their visit to Gainesville - and it's clear the Gators made an absolutely huge impression. Georgia, Alabama and others remain in the running as well but Florida did everything possible to move up.
"The Florida visit was excellent, the best by far," Verron Haynes said.
"It showed that they did the homework and they also were truthful and honest and I respect that. Mom and I told him that is what we expected from each university. The level of care and attention that they showed today, they did not miss a beat. At least 50 people greeted us at the beginning.
"You can tell fluff when you see it and it just wasn't there today. Plus I know a couple of the guys on that staff I played with - Mike Peterson and Darnell Stapleton. Real 100 percent genuine guys. They are building something special and it's brewing. That's the feeling I got over there."
"The Florida visit was excellent, the best by far," Verron Haynes said.
"It showed that they did the homework and they also were truthful and honest and I respect that. Mom and I told him that is what we expected from each university. The level of care and attention that they showed today, they did not miss a beat. At least 50 people greeted us at the beginning.
"You can tell fluff when you see it and it just wasn't there today. Plus I know a couple of the guys on that staff I played with - Mike Peterson and Darnell Stapleton. Real 100 percent genuine guys. They are building something special and it's brewing. That's the feeling I got over there."
