SEMO bolsters roster with Florida recruits

Southeast Missouri State University's football team tapped Florida for six players Wednesday as coached Tim Billings announced the signing of 11 recruits.

Among the signees were Scottsdale, Ariz., 6-foot-5 quarterback Jack Tomco, who threw for over 2,100 yards and 16 touchdowns last season as a sophomore at Scottsdale Community College. He led Scottsdale to its first bowl appearance in over 20 years and was a preseason All-American. He's expected to compete with red-shirt sophomore Jeremy McDowell for the starting quarterback job.

The Indians also signed all-state running back Jamel Oliver of Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte, Fla. Oliver was considered a top 100 recruit in Florida.

The breakdown of other signees included four defensive linemen, two tight ends, a fullback, a wide receiver and a defensive back. Nine of the 11 players are high school seniors.