Class of 2013 has chance to contribute immediately

"Even though we didn't have as successful a football season as we wanted, they made the commitment that they can come here, be involved with the family and be involved in possibly playing in 2013," Beckman said.

"I ask any player who comes in, do they want to watch or do they want to play? A lot of players who are 18 years old want to play. They want to be involved in college football."

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