Perspective is necessary in any choice.
For Byron Louis, it was key in his school alternative after amassing some 30 scholarship provides to his title as a star operating again for Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage Excessive Faculty.
On Saturday night, the four-star again went public along with his verbal dedication inside state traces, pledging to Mike Norvell and Florida State College over finalists Georgia, Miami and Wisconsin.
“Three video games do not outline them the identical means three video games do not outline us,” Louis instructed Rivals after an in depth loss Friday evening. “On the finish of the day that is a terrific program. The historical past is wonderful and actually, it is nonetheless a superb faculty.
“Me moving into shall be totally different.”
Louis tripped to Tallahassee a number of instances earlier this yr, together with for an official go to in June.
Whereas Seminole assistants have helped alongside the best way, Norvell has personally been courting the newest recruit to go from South Florida to the state’s capital.
“He (Norvell) simply texts me each day,” he stated. “He is made me a precedence. It feels wonderful, it is a blessing.”
There have been 4 finalists for the again, who ran for 1,224 yards and 18 touchdowns final fall as a junior, however FSU had been constructing momentum because the spring months. Louis admits it pulled away later within the course of.
“You get that feeling, however you do not make it official till you are prepared,” he stated. “I’ve recognized for a couple of week.”
Louis is the first FSU dedication in almost two months and his pledge helps this system climb again into the highest 40 of the nationwide rankings.
