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[Harry]

Rider's Harrison Sorge verbally committed Monday to play football at the University of North Texas.

Sorge, a 6-5, 290-pound incoming senior, started all 14 games in 2011 as the Raiders' left tackle.

He said the biggest reason why he chose UNT over Texas State and New Mexico was his chemistry with the coaching staff.

"They really pulled me in," Sorge said. "I liked the coaches, and I'm looking forward to building a good relationship with them."

Sorge is the second Rider senior to commit to a Division I school. Quarterback J.T. Barrett chose Ohio State over several suitors in April.

Verbal commitments are nonbinding. Senior recruits can sign letters of intent on Feb. 6, 2013.

Sorge is following in the footsteps of Rider defensive lineman Dylan McDorman, who will be an incoming freshman for the Mean Green this season.

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[UNT90]

Wow. Lots of OL commits early.

[LongJim]

Love it.

[Harry]

Mac is building a big powerful program. When we played in our first modern era bowl against Colorado State in 2001 I remember how we as fans were impressed with how big they were across the front lines. Mac is building the same type of program here it seems.

[Mo Green]

Harry good assessment. Dan is after better speed & strength on the lines & at the backfields. Probably one more OL & a couple of DL in the future.

[Harry]

He is doing great but we need more 6-4 de/TE prospects 230 + that can run -- of course they are the hardest to come by.

[GrayEagle]

After this season we will only have 11 offensive linemen. If they are running four teams for practice then we could still use another five OL beyond the four commitments that we now have.

[H-towngreen]

I must say that it's nice to see the size that is being brought in now. Everyone either 6'4 or 6'5 and around 280-290. This is a far cry from the Dickey days when we were bringing in kids who were 6'1 255 for the OL.

[greenminer]

Dajon is going to be a far cry from what he had in front of him in HS.

[golfingomez]

this guy, plus the Guyer CB, will also hopefully bring in a bigger fanbase to the games... it may sound miniscule to bring 10 extra people to the game, but those numbers add up

[Monkeypox]

I must say that it's nice to see the size that is being brought in now. Everyone either 6'4 or 6'5 and around 280-290. This is a far cry from the Dickey days when we were bringing in kids who were 6'1 255 for the OL.

This is what I'm noticing. Much more prototypical OL frames in these guys.

[Greenhorn]

After this season we will only have 11 offensive linemen. If they are running four teams for practice then we could still use another five OL beyond the four commitments that we now have.

Yep, linemen are a crap shoot too. Can't have too many.