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Its crunch time for Palmetto Bay (Fla.) Westminster safety Tim Irvin as his January 3rd Army All-American game commitment is looming. The Sunshine State defender will decide from West Virginia, Texas, Florida and Miami.
Tim Irvin will decide on Jan 3rd
Having taken his official visits already, all that was left before the dead period was hearing sales pitches from each of his finalists.
Last week Irvin got a chance to meet with Jim McElwain for the very first time.
The new Gators head man impressed the 5-foot-8, 182-pounder during their visit.
"He's a pretty cool dude," said Irvin of McElwain. "When I met him, he sounded like a great coach and he knows what he wants to do. I feel like he's going to do good things for that team."
Coach McElwain also expressed the need Florida has for a player with Irvin's skill set.
"He told me that I could have an impact next year on defense and on special teams," said Irvin. "I could come in at the nickel safety and have a chance to play and make an impact as a true freshman."
The Gators also recently made news with the hiring of former Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins. At this time Irvin doesn't know much about him, but said he plants to learn more in the near future.
"I think Florida made a good hire," said Irvin of Collins. "We haven't met yet because it's a dead period, but I'll talk to him soon and get to know him before I commit."
One big lingering cloud hanging over Irvin's recruitment is whether or not current defensive backs coachTravaris Robinson will remain on the Florida staff. If Robinson does leave Gainesville, it would hurt UF's chances.
"He'll have a big influence on my decision," said Irvin of Robinson. "Me and coach T-Rob have a great relationship and I want to get coached by him. That will mean a lot."
Heading into the final few weeks Irvin states none of his four finalist have the edge.
Tim Irvin will decide on Jan 3rd
Having taken his official visits already, all that was left before the dead period was hearing sales pitches from each of his finalists.
Last week Irvin got a chance to meet with Jim McElwain for the very first time.
The new Gators head man impressed the 5-foot-8, 182-pounder during their visit.
"He's a pretty cool dude," said Irvin of McElwain. "When I met him, he sounded like a great coach and he knows what he wants to do. I feel like he's going to do good things for that team."
Coach McElwain also expressed the need Florida has for a player with Irvin's skill set.
"He told me that I could have an impact next year on defense and on special teams," said Irvin. "I could come in at the nickel safety and have a chance to play and make an impact as a true freshman."
The Gators also recently made news with the hiring of former Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins. At this time Irvin doesn't know much about him, but said he plants to learn more in the near future.
"I think Florida made a good hire," said Irvin of Collins. "We haven't met yet because it's a dead period, but I'll talk to him soon and get to know him before I commit."
One big lingering cloud hanging over Irvin's recruitment is whether or not current defensive backs coachTravaris Robinson will remain on the Florida staff. If Robinson does leave Gainesville, it would hurt UF's chances.
"He'll have a big influence on my decision," said Irvin of Robinson. "Me and coach T-Rob have a great relationship and I want to get coached by him. That will mean a lot."
Heading into the final few weeks Irvin states none of his four finalist have the edge.
