Marcus Vick, a Top 150 quarterback from Newport News-Warwick, Va., has chosen Virginia Tech over Virginia. Others were Tennessee, Florida, Florida State and Miami. The Hokies recently added verbals from defensive lineman/linebacker Darryl Tapp of Chesapeake-Deep Creek, Va; receiver Brenden Hill of Newport News-Warwick, Va., over Virginia; and running back Mike Imoh of Fairfax-Robinson, Va., over Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Tennessee and Wake Forest.

Top 150 Quarterback Chris Davis of St. Petersburg-Catholic, Fla., picked Florida State over Boston College, Florida, South Florida and Southern California. The Seminoles recently added Top 150 linebacker A.J. Nicholson of Winston-Salem/Mount Tabor, NC., over Miami, Tennessee, North Carolina and Texas.

Continuing their recruiting rush, the Virginia Cavaliers have a pledge from touted running back Wali Lundy of Willingboro-Holy Cross, NJ., over Boston College, North Carolina and Rutgers. Virginia recently gained two of the nation's top defensive prospects in linebacker Ahmad Brooks of Newport News-Heritage, Va., and linebacker/lineman Kai Parham of Virginia Beach-Princess Anne, Va; plus Top 150 running back Michael Johnson of Newport News-Heritage, Va.

Top 150 H-back/running back/linebacker Nate Schiccatano of Catawissa-Southern Columbia, Pa., has verballed to Notre Dame over interest in Iowa and Michigan State.

Miami-Florida added Top 150 defensive back Travarious Bain of Miami-Northwestern, Fla., over Arkansas, North Carolina State, Georgia and Florida.

Texas, Ohio State, UCLA, Vols, Miami, Sooners lead the early Top 25 Classes.

More Football News:

Big Ten:
Ohio State has a pledge from quarterback/athlete Troy Smith of Cleveland-Glenville, Ohio, over interest from Iowa, Michigan State, West Virginia and Toledo.

Purdue committed defensive back Eric Smith of Wichita, Kan/Independence CC, Kan; and defensive lineman Remi Ayodele of Grand Prairie-Southe Grand Prairie, Tex.

Big 12:
Texas A&M gained linebacker Archie McDaniel of Bay City, Tex., who decommitted from LSU.

Nebraska added offensive lineman Cory Timm of Yutan, Neb., who decommitted from Colorado State; and defensive back Ronnie Smith of Harbor City-Narbonne, Cal., who decommitted from UNLV.

Baylor added Top 150 junior college receiver Vince Copeland of Reddley CC, Cal; Top 150 junior college running back Rashad Armstrong of Mesa CC, Ariz; defensive back Anthony Arline of San Antonio-Madison, Tex., who decommitted from Texas Tech; offensive lineman Travis Farst of Cedar Park, Tex; offensive lineman Jason Baksas of Mesa CC, Ariz; and linebacker James Washington of Ventura CC, Cal.

ACC:
Georgia Tech has a verbal from defensive back I-Perfection Harris of Brooklyn-Poly Prep, NY., over interest from Penn State and Indiana.

SEC:
Florida has commitments from linebacker Taurean Charles of Miami-Northwestern, Fla; receiver/defensive back Terrance Holmes of Glassboro, NJ., who decommitted from Syracuse; defensive back Nick Brooks of Warner Robins-Northside, Ga; defensive back Brian Crum of Woodbine-Camden County, Ga; and defensive back twins Jermaine and Tremaine McCollum of Miami-Southridge, Fla.

The Tennessee Vols added linebacker Marvin Mitchell of Norfolk-Lake Taylor, Va., over Boston College, Maryland and West Virginia.

Tight end John Doucette of New Orleans-St. Augustine, La., who earlier decommitted from Georgia Tech, has verballed to Georgia. The Bulldogs recently added offensive lineman Antonio Mercier of Washington-Washington-Wilkes, Ga., who decommitted from South Carolina.

South Carolina pledged Top 150 junior college defensive back Jermaine Harris of Georgia Military College, Ga., who decommitted from Kentucky; and defensive lineman Antwan Floyd of New Mexico Military College, NM.

Defensive lineman Aaron Scranton of Buford, La., pledged to Arkansas over Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt.

Receiver Junior Joseph of New Orleans-Walker, La., who decommitted from UAB; and offensive lineman Brian Johnson of Tallahassee-Godby, Fla., pledged to LSU.

Kentucky has a pledge from defensive lineman Lamar Mills of Metairie-Archbishop Rummell, La.

Pac-10:
Receiver Eddie Jackson of Coffeyville CC, Kan., and running back Kenny James of Dos Palos, Cal., committed to Washington. The Huskies recently added defensive lineman DeMar Baisy of Seattle-Rainier Beach, Wash., who decommitted from Washington State; and defensive back Dashon Goldson of Harbor City-Narbonne, Cal., who decommitted from San Jose State.

Defensive back/receiver Mike Ross of St. Petersburg-Catholic, Fla., and defensive lineman/linebacker Marcus Smith of San Diego-Mission Bay, Cal., who decommitted from Arizona, have chosen the Southern California Trojans. USC recently gained outstanding defensive lineman Fred Matua of Wilmington-Banning, Cal., over Notre Dame, Oklahoma and UCLA, among many others.

Tight end/receiver Odell Howard of Pomona, Cal., decommitted from UNLV and verballed to Washington State.

Independents:
Central Florida added tight end/defensive lineman Brennis Smith of Vernon, Fla/Hinds CC, Miss; and offensive/defensive lineman Julius Wilson of Bradenton-Southeast, Fla.

Class 2002 Commitments/Signings: School/Conference Lists. Over 2,113 players have committed or signed.
Early Class 2002 Rankings: Top 25 Classes.
Early Class 2002 Top 150: 132 prospects have committed or signed from the Top 150 List.
Early Signing Period: Dec. 19-Jan. 15. Spring Signing Period: Feb. 6-Apr. 1.

Football Commitments/Signings
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----Conference Signings: Lists.
----Class Rankings: FSU, Mich, LSU, Texas, Miami-Fla (Story).
Class 2000: Database/Rankings: (Story).
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BASKETBALL

Duke leads the Early Top 25 Classes. Over 1,000 men and women finalized choices during the Nov. 14-21 early period. The late period runs Apr. 10-May 15.

Top News:

Guard Roderick Wilmont of Miramar, Fla., committed to Indiana over Boston College, Clemson, Florida State and Kansas State.

Forward Levon Kendall of Vancouver, BC-Kitsilano, signed with Pittsburgh over Utah State and San Diego State.

Early Class 2002 Top 100: Ninety-three prospects have Verballed or Signed from the Top 100 List. Remaining prospects (7): Forwards: Leonard Cooke of Old Tappan-Northern Valley Regional, NJ; Cortez Davis of Bridgton Academy, Me. Centers: Amare Stoudemire of Orlando-Cypress Creek, Fla; Sani Ibrahim of Oak Hill Academy, Va; DeAngelo Collins of Inglewood, Cal; Julius Lamptey of Oklahoma City-Northeast, Okla. Guards: Antonio Lawrence of Jacksonville-Jackson, Fla.

Other remaining notables: Forwards: Elliott Poole of Chicago-Farragut, Ill; Maurice Petty of Shelby-Crest, NC; Bobby Jones of Compton-Dominquez, Cal. Centers: Tedric Hill of Montgomery-Central, Ala. Guards: Greg Brown of Milwaukee-Vincent, Wis.

Basketball Commitments/Signings
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----Early Top 100: Prospects/Commitments/Signings (Updated Daily).
Class 2002 Women: Prospects/Commitments/Signings (Updated Daily).
Class 2001 Men: Prospects/Commitments/Signings
----Top 100: Prospects/Signings. Ninety-four prospects signed, six opted for NBA.
----Rankings: Final/Early.
Class 2001 Women: Database.
Class 2000 Men: Database/Rankings: Final/Early/Women: Database.
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Bill Hodge is the executive editor and director of recruiting coverage at FANSonly.com. For daily columns on prospects, commitments and signings, plus databases, go to FANSonly.com's Recruiting Page.