Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On Thursday, Washington State lost another verbal commitment to their 2017 class when California cornerback/safety Tayari Venable decommitted. Venable was one of the first to commit to Washington State’s 2017 class jumping onboard July 1, 2015. As time has gone on and Venable has been able to further showcase his skill set on the […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Tevyn Stevenson has been playing football since he was 6 or 7 years old. Just like thousands of kids around the country he always dreamt of playing high school football and earning a scholarship to play college football. Before the start of his sophomore season, after moving from Florida, Stevenson earned a starting role at wide […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The push on the college football recruiting trail to take action seems to start earlier and earlier for young men across the nation. What used to be a senior sometimes junior classification affair has turned into a recruiting march for some beginning during their eighth grade season. One Class of 2018 recruit getting plenty […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Statistical information in football can be quite telling, especially if one knows what to look for within the numbers. Some stats are misleading but for Class of 2017 quarterback Brandon George, his collection of passing yards and trips to the end zone speaks volumes. Since the 2014 season, George has been that quarterback on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is nothing better than seeing a player amp up his game when the stakes are high. During the 2015 season, Colby Vidrine was a standout on defense for San Marcos High School. Any college coaches wanting more reel on the Class of 2017 linebacker/defensive end are getting an eyeful through the first part […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA An injury for any athlete at any time is never good. Perhaps there is no worse time than when the clock is against the various players closing in on the end of a senior season in high school and in college or during a sophomore season at the junior college ranks. One player able […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Southwood High School, located in Shreveport, has been down year so far in 2016. Entering Week 5, they’re just 1-3 with their lone win coming on Sept. 9 against Fair Park (12-0). Despite playing in a tough district, the Cowboys have kept a positive attitude and are working hard to finish off the season strong. One […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Wildcats have pushed their 2017 recruiting class back to 26 players with the verbal commitment of California defensive tackle Austin Faoliu on Wednesday. Arizona added another talent with a winning pedigree from arguably the best high school conference in the U.S., the Trinity League. Faoliu is an anchor for the Monarchs in the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA One can never under value the importance of a strong kicking game at any level on the gridiron. Brentwood High School in the Nashville area has the rare treat of having a five-star field goal kicker and punter all rolled into one with Tucker Day. Day got his ranking showing what he could do […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is a three-star recruiting gem in California kept secret by west coast schools hoping to get one of the biggest steals of the 2017 recruiting class come National Signing Day in Colin Schooler. The Schooler family has been through this before giving the Ducks the last laugh on the recruiting trail just three […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA In the never ending personal quest to eliminate the need for the term “under the radar recruit”, there is yet another under the radar recruit making play after play for his squad being bypassed on a grade scale – Tanner Cross. Fans of high school football within the Natural State are well aware of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA During the Rivals camp series in New Orleans, Class of 2018 defensive tackle Davin Cotton picked up the challenge against the best of the best throughout the region walking away a legit four-star recruit. Now the junior is pushing the limits of his talents again on the field for Evangel Christian trying to help […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A change in offensive style of play at Ohio State seemingly led to a parting of ways on Tuesday with the announced decommitment of quarterback Danny Clark. The decommitment may come as a surprise to most OSU fans, but then again the writing may have been on the wall for some time. Clark committed […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When watching game tape, a dominating defensive tackle or nose guard is easy to spot. Quick signs of a next level guy in the trenches at the high school level is the interior offensive line on roller skates going backwards and the pocket collapsing in the middle forcing the quarterback to scramble if lucky […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are a lot of truly talented under the radar seniors working their collective butts off to show recruiting sites and college coaches just how special of a player they can be for a given program. One of the best players out there that few shamefully have not heard about is Miles Reed. Reed […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is always a joy seeing a player rise above expectations or play beyond his years. That is exactly what Kayvon Thibodeaux did for Dorsey High School during his freshman season in 2015. Thibodeaux defied all the odds making the varsity level during his freshman season. Beyond proving that he belonged on the field, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA 247Sports is reporting that Kemper County offensive tackle John Dale Jr. has verbally committed to the University of Memphis. No other recruiting service has backed the report yet. If Dale did commit to Memphis, the Tigers 2017 class appears to be full with 25 recruits. Dale, listed at 6-6, 300 pounds, is an overpowering […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA UCLA added a potential immediate contributor to their 2017 season with the verbal commitment of Cassius Peat on Sunday. Peat, originally from Corona Del Sol in Tempe (AZ), committed to Michigan State out of high school, but after a redshirt season decided to transfer to Prima Community College in August to be closer to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are a lot of different things a linebacker has to do to be successful on the field. The top two, stop the run and cover the pass. All the other little things thrown in there like blitzing, tracking down plays going the other way, shedding blockers, and communicating offensive plays to defensive teammates […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA News broke Sunday afternoon that an era in Baton Rouge has ended with the firing of LSU head coach Les Miles. Multiple reports have come forward with the news but none perhaps more important than The Advocate’s confirmation. The Advocate stated Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron are out with defensive line coach Ed […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA AP Top 25 Alabama (50) Ohio State (4) Louisville (6) Michigan (1) Clemson Houston Stanford Wisconsin Texas A&M Washington Tennessee Florida State Baylor Miami (FL) Nebraska Mississippi Michigan State Utah San Diego State Arkansas TCU Texas Florida Boise State Georgia USA Today Top 25 Alabama (61) Ohio State (2) Clemson (1) Louisville […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA *Jaquarius Landrews’ commitment to Minnesota has been retracted from 247Sports! Updates to follow as news comes available. The Golden Gophers added a potential impact player to their 2017 roster with the commitment of Copiah-Lincoln Community College safety Jaquarius Landrews on Sunday. Minnesota got an unusual recruiting win on Sunday flipping a Mississippi […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA In football, there is an expression that goes with playing cornerback – being on an island. The thought rings true and there is nowhere to hide on this gridiron island when a corner is lined up one-on-one against a wide receiver with all the world to see who will win that matchup. Being the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Huskies landed their sixth recruit ranked as a four-star prospect on Friday when in-state running back/defensive back Salvon Ahmed committed to Washington. Ahmed starting jumping on recruiting boards after tearing through Washington Class 3/2A competition in 2015. The all-around athlete helped his Rebels squad to a 9-3 mark making contributions all over the […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charllie_cds3 Last season West Monroe High School had a great season as the Rebels finished 11-1 but suffered a heartbreaking upset in the second round of the playoffs to Ponchatoula (28-21). One key to their success in 2015 was the play of their lockdown defense which only gave up 15.5 points a game on average. In […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Decommitments in the high school ranks from a college team happens all the time. Despite the usual action each time a player decommits, fan bases are still shocked with everyone wanting to know why. All decommitments are interesting but one that catches the eye more so than usual happened on Friday when Ole Miss […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Aztecs found an emerging wide receiver in their own backyard securing a commitment from Los Angeles area talent Isaiah Richardson Thursday night. Richardson has proven to make the most of his opportunities with the ball in his hands. Playing in a run-first offense highlighted by 2018 running back TJ Pledger, Richardson grabbed some […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Kansas State may have found another potential junior college gem with the verbal commitment of Cerritos safety Elijah Walker on Thursday. Walker played his high school ball at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach (CA). The versatile athlete lined up on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and in the Jaguars secondary […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Recruiting efforts have been picking up for Hawaii at the end of September with the Warriors landing their second commitment in as many days. On Thursday, Folsom wide receiver/cornerback Drake Stallworth pledged to Hawaii. Stallworth is another under the radar recruit Hawaii has lured out of California. Undervalued by recruiting services, Stallworth helped the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All stats in all sports are what one wants to make of the numbers. For example, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl, a stat used against him when fans bicker about the all-time greats. A stat of Marino’s that is undeniable, he left the game in 1999 as the […]
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