No. 12 Florida State (4-0, 2-0) takes on Miami (3-1) on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sophomore Hurricanes running back Joseph Yearby, a native of Miami, was once committed to play at Florida State during his recruiting process in 2012 and 2013. He committed to Florida State in May of 2012, and then decommitted in February of 2013 — shortly after former FSU offensive coordinator James Coley, who had been at Florida State from 2008-12, was hired by Miami in January.
Yearby, who has 424 yards so far in 2015, was asked this week as the upcoming game against Florida State is fast approaching, was asked why he flipped his commitment from Florida State to Miami two years ago. He said it was simple — the hiring of Coley at Miami.
Joe Yearby, on why he committed to Florida State: "Coach Coley." Joe Yearby, on why he signed with Miami: "Coach Coley."
— Matt Porter (@mattyports) October 6, 2015
Florida State enters Saturday's contest as the 47th ranked rushing defense in the country, allowing just 140.5 yards on the ground per game.
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