Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The test is on for dual-threat quarterback Re-al Mitchell. The junior quarterback took over the helm of St. John Bosco’s offense in 2016 in the tall shadows of Josh Rosen (UCLA) and Quentin Davis (Fresno State) but the Braves have not missed a beat posting an 11-2 record so far this season. Bosco has […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA In any sport, it is all about what an athlete can do when it counts and all the chips are on the table. When fans, players, and/or college recruiters look at Class of 2017 running back Miles Reed, all they should be able to see is the ultimate all-purpose back capable of tearing it […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Back in April, the future of Virginia’s football program got a big boost when Class of 2017 running back Lamont Atkins decided staying in-state was best for him. The 5-11, 200 pound, Lake Braddock High School rising star was fresh off a 1,100-yard rushing season showing hints of even greater things to come. Atkins […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA SMU head coach Chad Morris added another key piece to his 2017 recruiting class on Monday when he flipped in-state center Hayden Howerton away from Rice. Howerton, listed at 6-4, 260 pounds, brings a lot of experience against tough Texas talent to the Mustangs class. The lineman helped Katy High School to a 10-3 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Hurricanes added their 21st recruit to their 2017 class on Tuesday when in-state three-star center Corey Gaynor committed. Gaynor was part of a Stoneman Douglas High School team that posted a 6-4 record in 2016. The 6-4, 282 pound, lineman butted heads against some of the top talent Florida has to offer in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA College coaches are already preparing for De’Vontaye Clark’s graduation from Monterey Peninsula College. When December 2017 rolls around, Clark should be a wanted man on the recruiting trail. Clark spent a redshirt freshman season at Waylon Baptist (2015) but transferred to Cisco College in the spring of 2016. A transfer from Cisco to Monterey […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Terrapins suffered a big loss in their 2017 recruiting class on Tuesday when IMG Academy five-star defensive end Joshua Kaindoh decommitted. IMG Academy finished off a second consecutive undefeated season going 11-0 in 2016 taking on one of if not the toughest schedule in the nation. The Ascenders are no ordinary team with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA After three months of no activity on the recruiting trail, Oklahoma State is tearing it up laying claim to their fourth pledge in the month of November when Arlington Hambright announced his commitment on Monday. Hambright was a May commitment to Toledo before opening his recruitment back up in July. The three-star recruit has […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Central Arkansas went outside of the Natural State on Monday to land Dallas area talent Justin Morris. The Bears got an all-around athletic talent in the process, someone capable of playing tight end/receiver or defensive end at the next level. Morris, listed at 6-4, 220, has been a playmaker on the field for Parish […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Years of hard work in the classroom, on the practice fields, and in the weight room came together in October when Mater Dei High School’s standout linebacker Fa’avae Fa’avae made the decision to follow his dreams of pursuing a business degree while playing collegiate football committing to Washington State. One of the shining moments […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Ole Miss bumped their 2017 recruiting class back to 11 verbal commitments after receiving a pledge from Texas defensive end Ryder Anderson on Monday. The new addition gives the Rebels a defensive talent with a lot of upside while stealing one away from a SEC West foe. Anderson was part of Katy High School’s […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Kansas State went into Texas on Sunday pulling out Lone Star State defensive end talent Spencer Misko while keeping away from Oklahoma State. Misko was an under the radar prospect out of Keller High School. The Indians went through a tough 1-9 season against 6A opposition in 2016 but Misko continued to standout. The […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Covenant Christian Academy had one of the best seasons in school history as the Lions finished 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the Division IV state playoffs before falling in heartbreaking fashion, 42-0, to Cedar Creek. One of the leaders on both sides of the ball was Caleb Seitz. Seitz spent time […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Penn State added their sixth four-star recruit to their 2017 class on Sunday when New Jersey defensive tackle Fred Hansard decided Happy Valley was the place for him. Hansard was one of the more widely recruited defensive tackles in the nation racking in some 30 offers before committing to PSU. The Nittany Lions staff […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Crimson Tide added another four-star talent to their 2017 class landing Baton Rouge linebacker Christopher Allen on Sunday. Allen is part of a 14-1 Southern Lab (*correction made from University Lab) team that has made a run into the Louisiana 1A playoffs facing Ascension Episcopal on Friday. The 6-4, 234 pound, playmaker made the […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Milton Williams had a great career at Crowley High School, located just outside of Fort Worth. The 6’4”, 235 pound, defensive end helped guide the Eagles to a 8-3 record in 2016 but unfortunately Crowley fell to Lake Ridge 49-42 in double overtime in the playoffs. During his senior campaign, Williams racked an incredible 59 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA An invasion is in process for American style football with a growing popularity of the sport in Australia. Not only are the new found players loving and adopting the game as their own, they are showing they can excel on the gridiron just as well as their American brethren. There is a widely popular […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 We have reached the quarterfinals of the 5A Louisiana High School Football Playoffs with eight teams left battling for the four semifinal spots Friday night. All four games on Friday night are guaranteed to be action-packed and highly entertaining. If in the area, make sure you make it out to one of these games so you […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If ever there was a time to shine, having a standout senior season is the best for high school football players. Do-everything athlete Mateen Johnson made an off-season move from Calabasas to Newbury Park High School finding a payoff with a big senior season that has caught the eye of college recruiters. Johnson was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A very productive high school career came to an end on Nov. 4 for Armani Marsh when Gonzaga Prep lost a 37-35 heartbreaker in the playoffs to Chiawana. The frustrating end to his senior season leaves behind a great legacy of winning with a bright future ahead at the collegiate level. Marsh has been […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A dream was fulfilled on Oct. 13 for Troy James when the Madison Prep Academy talent verbally committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. The partnership was a win-win putting James with an “SEC powerhouse” and Arkansas with a Louisiana talent they wanted to help shore up their defensive front for years to come. Easy to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Momentum on the recruiting trail can be a beautiful thing, especially for a fan base ready to embrace the upward trend. Colorado has been impressive on the recruiting trail landing one highly regarded player after another. On Thursday, the Buffaloes added another must get talent to their class when four-star offensive tackle Jake Moretti […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Being a team player is not always easy, no matter what the bumper sticker or commercial may say. More times than not, said team player might also be one of the best athletes on the field capable of playing multiple positions filling in at a spot or two as needed, even at the detriment […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is no debate that the state of Florida is one of the top areas in the country for high school football. Year after year the Sunshine State replenishes the college ranks with future All-Conference and All-American talents. One of the powerhouse teams in Florida supplying top Division-I programs with impact players is St. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Oklahoma State overcame the loss on Monday of three-star Texas cornerback Tyon Merchant by adding junior college defensive tackle Ioane Leilua on Wednesday. Leilua was part of a Snow College team that posted a 6-4 record this season. With stats posted through eight games played, Leilua is credited with 28 tackles and an interception […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Volunteers pushed their 2017 class back to 27 commitments on Wednesday when offensive tackle K’Rojhn Calbert joined Tennessee’s class. Tennessee was able to keep an under the radar gem in-state landing Calbert’s commitment. Many teams across the country had overlooked the 6-5, 290 pound, talent tucked away on Warren County’s team. Warren County […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Cougars coaching staff has made great inroads into southern California with the 2017 recruiting class pulling out yet another three-star talent. The latest California recruit to pledge to Washington State is safety Josh Talbott. Talbott was a key contributor for Long Beach Poly High School. The Jackrabbits posted a 7-4 record this season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Bruins have a long way to go before filling up their 2017 recruiting class come National Signing Day in February. UCLA currently has nine commits that includes five-star defensive end Jaelan Phillips, four-star offensive guard Kanan Ray, and undervalued three-star cornerback Jaylan Shaw. As the staff puts pieces of the puzzle together working […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A good day on the recruiting trail for Alabama turned out to be a bad day for Kentucky and Louisville, and the likes, when five-star offensive tackle Jedrick Wills committed to the Tide. Wills made his announcement via a released video. His top schools, in no order, were Alabama, Norte Dame, Kentucky, Tennessee, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Tar Heels have made a big push on the recruiting trail to shore up their offensive line for years to come. On Monday North Carolina added their fifth verbal commit to the class when Kelby Wickline pledged. By the time Wickline gets to Chapel Hill he will be a well-traveled football player. Wickline […]
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