Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A lot of players throughout the country may ask aloud in public or within private company, where would my recruiting be if I played for a bigger school or in a bigger area? Sadly, a lot of Hawaii players may feel that way, and for good reason because there is a lot of top […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is really little left for Class of 2017 running back Stone Matthews to prove on the gridiron. Saguaro High School’s standout has helped the Sabercats win back-to-back state titles and has rushed for over 2,100 yards in a season against top Arizona talent. The last thing on his checklist is forcing college recruiters […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On Monday, the SEC released their football schedules for all conference teams. Much of the suspense for Razorback Nation was finding out in what order in-conference games lined up. Arkansas’ non-conference games are not necessarily marquee with the exception of Big 12, and former Southwest Conference foe, TCU. The Horned Frogs return the favor […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Knowing one’s direction in life can clear up a lot of clutter and confusion allowing said individual to focus on what is important. For Catholic High School’s Audry Horn, he put a stop to his uncertainty on the recruiting trail in late July when he accepted a preferred walk-on offer from the Arkansas Razorbacks. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Few players truly take advantage of all opportunities presented to them. The prevailing thought is one has to be on the field, learning on the fly, to take advantage of opportunities to grow as a player. For Jordan Ta’amu, he recognized an opportunity presented to him, even though he was holding a clipboard on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA At the end of the 2015 Arkansas high school football season, few could argue against Taylor Powell being the best in the state. The Fayetteville High School standout guided the Bulldogs back to the state championship game this time claiming top honors. Beyond bringing home another addition for the school’s trophy case, Powell threw […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA No matter how one views the commitment, Louisiana Tech got a steal out of the 2017 class on Monday with the verbal pledge of cornerback/athlete Amik Robertson. Robertson started jumping on college recruiting boards after his stellar play on the field against Louisiana 5A competition during his junior season. The Thibodaux standout was used […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Gamecocks added to their recruits spoils on Sunday landing in-state wide receiver OrTre Smith. Smith worked his way into being considered a consensus four-star recruit during the 2015 season with Wando High School. The Warriors had a tough season with a posted 3-8 record, but Smith stood out. The 6-3, 215 pound, receiver […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If game tape never lies then stats are the misleading measuring stick on the gridiron. A horrible or great stat line does not tell all that there is about the performance a player has put up in football. Take Brayden Hawkins’ start to the 2016 season for example. Hitting 28 of 39 passes for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA True football fans know how important the kicking game is to win one game much less the success of an overall season. Anyone in doubt that stayed up late to watch the New England Patriots eke out a 23-21 road win over Arizona Sunday night knows the snap, the hold, and the kick all […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Arkansas Razorbacks took a big step forward in their 2016 season netting a thrilling 41-38 double-overtime road win against then- No. 15 TCU on Saturday. The previously unranked Hogs gained some national respect from respective AP and USA Today voters jumping into both polls at No. 24 in the Week 4 rankings. For […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA AP Top 25 Alabama (56) Florida State (4) Ohio State Michigan (1) Clemson Houston Stanford Washington Wisconsin Louisville Texas Michigan State Iowa Oklahoma Tennessee Georgia Texas A&M Notre Dame Ole Miss LSU Baylor Oregon Florida Arkansas Miami (FL) USA Today Top 25 Alabama (62) Florida State (1) Clemson (1) Ohio State Michigan Stanford Houston […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Junior college players across the country seek recruiting attention from coaches at four-year programs, but a Mt. San Antonio College offensive lineman got his attention the wrong way. Saturday during a game against Ventura College, Schirmer punched a ref during the game quickly becoming a known name on the recruiting trail for all the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Lone Star State is a vast stretch of land covering some 268,500-plus square miles. Within the state of Texas is a wealth of athletic talent, especially on the high school gridiron. Each year some of the top players in the nation fill collegiate rosters making their mark at the next level. One of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Michael Clemons captured the imagination of college recruiters across the country after his spring practice highlight reel hit the internet. Clemons is that rare athlete who is big, powerful, quick, and productive but is just starting to come into his own. The coaching staff at Cisco (Texas) redshirted Clemons during the 2015 season. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Arkansas State added their fifth offensive lineman to their 2017 recruiting class on Thursday landing Oklahoma guard Justin Dutton. Dutton helped Guthrie High School to a 6-6 run in 2015 against 5A Oklahoma competition. The 6-4, 305 pound, lineman has gone under the radar with offers from Ohio and Arkansas State but has reported […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Spartans are on a steady track with their 2017 class with 16 verbal commitments but added a key piece to their 2018 class on Friday with a pledge from Ohio four-star athlete Xavier Henderson. Henderson helped Pickerington High School to an 8-3 run in 2015. The 6-0, 185 pound, wide receiver, cornerback, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Being a team player may always be the right thing to do but may not always be an easy task to complete. During the 2015 season, Jordan Glenn alternated between running back and fullback but primarily served as the lead blocker for his tailbacks. Being a 5-9, 185 pound, fullback does not bring college […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Iowa State pressed forward with one of their top recruiting classes in years landing three-star Mississippi defensive end Cordarrius Bailey on Thursday. Bailey started grabbing attention during his junior season at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Stats through seven games showed Bailey getting after it with 35 total tackles, 22 solo, nine tackles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Curious how bad the 2016 football season has started off for LSU head coach Les Miles after losing the season opener 16-14 to Wisconsin, members of the fan bases have started a GoFundMe page to raise $1 million towards his contract buyout. The movement has not really caught fire within the LSU congregation but […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 49ers stole an under the radar recruit out of Florida on Wednesday when West Palm Beach area cornerback Darnell Robinson committed to Charlotte. Robinson (5-9.5, 175) was a key contributor to Oxbridge Academy’s 9-3 season in 2015. His play on defense stood out after coming up with 42 tackles, 31 solo, a forced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Saturday’s contest between the Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) and No. 15 TCU Horned Frogs (0-1) marks a renewal of old Southwest Conference foes squaring off on the gridiron for the first time since 1991. The cross-conference contest gives SEC and Big 12 fans fodder for watercooler and social media platform smack talk while adding legitimacy […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The summer months have been extremely productive for the Fresno State coaching staff landing all 10 of their verbal commitments over the duration. The tenth was added on Tuesday when Miami area linebacker Robert McWilliams pledged to the Bulldogs. McWilliams started jumping on recruiting boards after helping Coral Gables to a 10-2 mark during […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When talented players like Hank Bachmeier explode onto the scene, they take no prisoners. Few could have expected the type of season the Murrieta Valley quarterback turned in as a freshman in 2015. Playing against top California talent, the gunslinger, who can run, threw for 2,854 yards with 36 touchdowns. He also moved the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All of the chatter, Twitter messages, and phone calls from the 30-plus schools to offer 2017 offensive tackle Chuck Filiaga have been narrowed down to 10 programs. Now the 10 remaining hoping to land the U.S. Army All-American Bowl invitee are scrambling to be among the final five securing official visits. Filiaga has been […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When Urael Blackshear takes his talents to the next level, wherever he may go, he will be bringing with him a wealth of gridiron experience. The Los Angeles area product can be found lining up at running back, wide receiver, and punt returner leaving college recruiters a world of options on their roster for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Guys like Zack Zambrano make scouting football players at the high school level very-very easy. Does he pass the eyeball test – check. Does he have talent – check. Does he have upside or potential – check. Does he play against top talent – check. Does he have the grades – another check. All […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Dawson Ellington captured the attention of Georgia high school football fans and college recruiters during his eighth grade season. The 5-10, 175 pound, all-around athlete showed out during the 2015 season earning All-American status by Eastbay gaining a Division-I scholarship along the way. The trend in recruiting by some college coaching staff has been […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Texas secured another verbal commitment from a prized recruit at the defensive end position on Monday with in-state four-star defensive end Ta’Quon Graham. Graham has been a playmaker for since his sophomore season. After coming up with 37 stops, seven tackles for a loss, and four sacks as a sophomore, the 6-3, 255 pound, […]
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AP Top 25 Alabama (54) Clemson (2) Florida State (4) Ohio State (1) Michigan (1) Houston Stanford Washington Georgia Wisconsin Texas Michigan State Louisville Oklahoma TCU Iowa Tennessee Notre Dame Ole Miss Texas A&M LSU Oklahoma State Baylor Oregon Miami (FL) USA Today Top 25 Alabama (62) Clemson (2) Florida State (1) Ohio State Stanford Michigan Houston Michigan State […]
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