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Does two running backs from the same junior college within three years constitute a pipeline?
Even if it doesn't, previous results suggest the Utes should anticipate big things when American River College back Armand Shyne arrives in 2017. Hailing from the same spot as all-conference rusher Devontae Booker, Shyne is hoping for a similar splash.
The junior college back announced his commitment to Utah on Friday morning via Twitter, and confirmed it to the Tribune.
Said Shyne: "I felt like, 'Why wait?' I knew that's where I wanted to go."
Shyne is an Oakland native who starred at Skyline High, rushing for over 1,800 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior. But not making the grade for Division I, Shyne went to American River where he put up 734 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 5.7 yards per carry.
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Utah will have plenty of options at running back next year, when Joe Williams is set to graduate: Junior Troy McCormick and redshirt freshman Marcel Manalo have been in the program, while freshmen Zack Moss and Devonta Henry-Cole have just joined this week.
This story will be updated.
Shyne is the fourth committed player in Utah's 2017 class. Other commitments the Tribune has reported:
2017
• http://bit.ly/1TTt5JC";>Snow College DT John Penisini
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http://bit.ly/1XYN4us";>• Texas DB Zyon McCollum
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