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presentS recruiting news and notes Recruiting Roundup BY GOLD AND BLACK STAFF SIGNING DAY IS HERE New football coach Darrell Hazell will sign his first Purdue recruiting class Wednesday, a class that's nearing completion. R Keith Byars III, a running back who spent this past season at Milford Academy, a prep school in New York, was the most recent addition. He committed Sunday during his official visit, immediately accepting an offer. "My mind was made up before I even came to campus," he said, "but when I came on this visit, I fell in love with the campus right away and fell in love with the coaching staff. "It was a no-brainer for me. There was no doubt in mind." Byars, who went to high school in Boca Raton, Fla., is the son of former Ohio State star and long-time NFL fullback Keith Byars. R Purdue will find out Monday night whether it'll get Louisville Trinity running back Dalyn Dawkins, who'll make his BASKETBALL VISITORS Purdue posted unofficial visits for the Indiana game from two of its top guard targets in the state in 2015 Hyron Edwards of East Chicago and 2016 Eron Gordon of Indianapolis. Both have offers from both the Boilermakers and Hoosiers. Also visiting was Michigan City shooter Ryan Fazekas, a sophomore. Buy Subaru and keep Indiana driving. Rivals.com Keith Byars III joins a class loaded with running backs. He's the latest to commit to the '13 class. college decision after visiting Purdue this past weekend. The versatile back is choosing between Purdue, Colorado State and Western Kentucky, but also has fielded offers from Illinois and Cincinnati among others. R Purdue is expected to add a commitment on signing day from Miami cornerback Da'Wan Hunte, who visited Purdue last weekend, but doesn't want to announce his decision until the signing date. R Prep school linebacker Sam Lebbie, who's been set on the Boilermakers since visiting for the regular-season finale against Indiana, has qualified academically and is expected to be part of Purdue's recruiting class. Hazell and the seven assistant coaches in place will meet with the media Wednesday to discuss the signing class. Fort Wayne Subaru 5000 Illinois Road Fort Wayne, IN 47905 260-432-4567 www.fortwaynesubaru.com Bob Rohrman Subaru 1600 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, IN 47905 765-449-8100 www.bobrohrmansubaru.com GoldanDBlack express • volume 23, express 20 • 26