JC quarterback is fifth four-star recruit for U

Last update: December 11, 2007 - 1:14 AM

The Gophers football team received a verbal commitment from four-star quarterback David Pittman of Pasadena City College in California, according to www.GopherIllustrated.com.

Pittman, who visited campus last weekend, is a dual-threat quarterback who could end up playing a different position for the Gophers. He is the fifth four-star recruit in the 2008 class and the sixth junior college player.

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