Category: College Football
Video interview with St. John Bosco OT Joe Murphy
Video interview with Rosemead High School CB/WR Nathaniel Ponce
One test away from college greatness, an interview with LB Deontre Hardwick
Much like many high school juniors across the nation Fort Smith Northside High School’s Deontre Hardwick is preparing for the next step of his life, awaiting the results of his first ACT exam. The American College Testing exam is one of the proving grounds all students must conquer before heading off to college. The one thing that makes Hardwick a […]
Continue reading »Interview: Los Angeles talent picking up interest as one of the nation’s best long snappers
Every sport has their role players and every sport has their individual jokes about those role players. On NBA hardwood courts some big guys are just bodies sent out to pickup fouls and lean heavily on an opposing big man for 4-5 minutes a game. In MLB most starting pitchers love to give relievers a hard time about not being […]
Continue reading »Interview: Virginia commitment Crest RB Tre Harbison makes mockery of rankings, readies for another title
Since the advent of services and websites ranking high school football recruits gross miscalculations have been made year after year. In a million years there will never be anything wrong with being considered a 3-star athlete but for Crest High School running back Tre Harbison the ranking is an error in evaluation by multiple “experts.” Time and time again when […]
Continue reading »Interview: New school for LA’s Marcel Myers brings more exposure and more responsibilities
Los Angeles area Class of 2016 recruit Marcel Myers is on the move, both on and off the gridiron. Heading into spring Myers transferred from Redondo Union High School in the south bay to Alemany High School in Mission Hills, north San Fernando Valley. As the crow flies the distance covers one end of LA County to the other but […]
Continue reading »Interview: Inspirational story of Fort Smith DE/OLB Andrew Clark still unfolding
Life is full of inspiration. Looking around one can draw inspiration from nature, art, literature, positive reinforcement, a good attitude, and even acts of kindness peformed by those around us. Life is also full of struggles. Looking around to find the daily strife of the common man is not difficult. An argument with a loved one, financial troubles, an injury, […]
Continue reading »St. John Bosco OT Joe Murphy talks UCLA and USC unofficial visits
Class of 2016 offensive tackle Joe Murphy has been grinding it out on the Saint John Bosco varsity football team over the past two seasons. First as a reserve during his sophomore season behind monster USC signee Damien Mama (6’5”, 360 lbs) through a state and national championship in 2013 and then as a devastating starting tackle in his own […]
Continue reading »Former Texas A&M WR LaQuvionte Gonzalez headed to Kansas
On Monday April 20, former Texas A&M wide receiver LaQuvionte Gonzalez announced on his Twitter account that he is leaving the program to pursue his college career at another school. Then last night one day after the Kansas Jayhawks annual spring game, Gonzalez announced on Twitter “I have decided to take my talent to the University of Kansas.” The sophomore was […]
Continue reading »Florida RB Derrick Walker still fighting for the D-I football dream
There is nothing easy about playing the game of football at any level. Even if one is blessed with the talent, genetics, or determination to be a collegiate athlete getting out of the high school ranks takes more than on the field achievements. A recruit needs the playing time, the grades, and the exposure by college coaches to get that […]
Continue reading »Michigan State has big weekend, lands four verbal commitments
The Spartans had two verbal commitments to their 2016 recruiting class entering last week, but starting on Wednesday and ending on Sunday, Michigan State added four new recruits to their class. The recruiting party started with 4-star Ohio quarterback Messiah deWeaver. The Wayne High School talent picked the Spartans over offers from teams like Louisville, Cincinnati, Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi State, […]
Continue reading »UCLA has tough decision under center after Spring Showcase
UCLA head coach Jim Mora Jr. has put the Bruins program in a great situation but has put himself and offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone in a tough situation. The Bruins have done a great job of collecting top talent since Mora took over in 2012 but are now in between a rock and a hard spot after Brett Hundley bypassed […]
Continue reading »Red Team tops White Team 62-18 in Arkansas Spring Game
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema set up the Hogs’ Spring Game as “Ones Verses the World” on Saturday and then watched as his first team offense and defense dominated throughout in a 62-18 Red Team win over the White Team. Arkansas senior quarterback Brandon Allen was sharp completing 17 of 21 passes for 230 yards, all in the first […]
Continue reading »Q&A with Arkansas Class of 2016 commitment Cole Kelley
On April 18, Louisiana stud quarterback Cole Kelley verbally committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks while on an unofficial visit to Fayetteville. Razorback Nation has quickly fallen in love with the mobile 6’7”, 245 pound, gunslinger from Teurlings Catholic High School. As a fan, and as a college coach, what’s not to like? Kelley is easygoing, affable, humble, and can make […]
Continue reading »Missouri wisely extends Gary Pinkel plus gives $1M pay increase
The old saying of “sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good” is only a half truth when talking about Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel. Pinkel has been good and lucky especially over the last two seasons. The Tigers head coach has been in Columbia since 2001 compiling a win-loss record of 113-66 split between Big 12 and Southeastern Conference […]
Continue reading »Interview: Catching up with Cal signee CHS OL/DL Luc Bequette
Before National Signing Day 2015 came around Cal Golden Bear fans were a little nervous about potential two-way lineman Luc Bequette. The then 6’2”, 285 pound, now 290, star for Little Rock, Arkansas’ Catholic High School is the rare player who can play either guard spot, center, and line up at tackle on the defensive side of the ball. That […]
Continue reading »David Beasley Commits to Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech continues to land top stars for their 2016 recruiting class. On Thursday afternoon, safety David Beasley from Pine Bluff, Arkansas announced on his Twitter account that he had verbally committed to Louisiana Tech. Beasley attends Pine Bluff High School. The 6’2”, 180 pound, junior was named to the All-Southeast Arkansas first-team squad. The star safety finished his junior season with five […]
Continue reading »Q&A with ASU commitment Centennial High School OL Marshal Nathe
When Centennial High School offensive lineman Marshal Nathe is not on the field punishing defenders while helping the Coyotes win an Arizona state championship what is he doing? One thing we know about Nathe’s activities off the gridiron, he spends a lot of time in the weight room. The 6’3”, 290 pound, Arizona State Class of 2016 commitment has the […]
Continue reading »Q&A with USC commit Mater Dei OT Frank Martin
Frank Martin is a 6’6”, 300 pound, star offensive tackle for Mater Dei High School with over 30 scholarship offers from top programs from across the nation including Arkansas, LSU, Florida, Miami, Oklahoma, Penn State, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Utah, Duke, Washington, Texas A&M, and in-state powers UCLA, California, Fresno State, San Jose State, and San Diego State. The Orange County, California […]
Continue reading »Interview: Arkansas commitment T.J. Hammonds just scratching surface of elite talent
A missing option and one of the main needs for the Arkansas Razorbacks program over the last two years has been a game changer on the outside of the offense and in the special teams return game. In the 2015 recruiting class Hogs head coach Bret Bielema addressed the need on offense signing wide receivers Dominque Reed, La’Michael Pettway, and […]
Continue reading »Jamies Winston admits to NCAA violations, puts FSU in harms’ way
Even though Jameis Winston is no longer on the Florida State football team after opting to be an early NFL Draft entry in this year’s selection, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner is still causing trouble for the Seminoles program. During an interview with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh aired on ESPN, Winston tried to explain away his 2014 shoplifting charge […]
Continue reading »Interview: Catching up with Arkansas 2015 commitment Dre Greenlaw
On National Signing Day Fayetteville High School’s Dre Greenlaw signed his letter of intent to play with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 6’0”, 210 pound, super athlete played free safety, outside linebacker, lined up at receiver, and even had punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns for the Bulldogs during his senior season. Greenlaw ended up signing with the Hogs over offers […]
Continue reading »In-depth interview with expert speed training coach Chris Asher
When it comes to sports everyone has an opinion. Be it the arm chair quarterback watching the game from home, the cocky up and coming athlete with much left to prove, the shock-jock style beat writers looking for attention, or our trusted “living legends” giving their two cents on local sports shows for ratings. Whether you believe the opinion of […]
Continue reading »Interview: A new era begins under center for St. John Bosco with Quentin Davis
An era has come to an end at Saint John Bosco. The Los Angeles area powerhouse high school football program said goodbye to senior quarterback Josh Rosen at the conclusion of the 2014 season. Over the past three years Rosen had thrown for over 8,400 yards with 90 touchdowns against 19 interceptions, just four tossed during his senior campaign. During […]
Continue reading »Georgia Tech schedules non-conference games against UCF
Georgia Tech’s football past is set to collide with its present after an announcement on Monday pitting the Yellow Jackets against University of Central Florida in the near future. The home-and-home series is scheduled to begin when Georgia Tech travels to Orlando for a Sept. 16, 2017 game. UCF is scheduled to return the favor heading to Atlanta on Sept. […]
Continue reading »Interview: Nevada TE Parker Houston makes Jr. Day rounds at Boise State, OSU, and UNR
The recruiting game is a fresh new world for dward C. Reed High School’s Parker Houston. The 6’4”, 228 pound, tight end exploded onto the scene during his junior season helping the Raiders to an 11-4 record with a state championship runner-up finish to national champs Bishop Gorman in 2014. During the season Houston caught 40 passes for 525 yards […]
Continue reading »Q&A with Utah Class of 2016 commitment Tucker Scott
Before Utah legacy Tucker Scott takes off to forge his own legacy with the Utes as part of the 2016 recruiting class the San Clemente left tackle still has one more season of knocking heads with Southern California opponents. We know the type of player Scott is on the field, vicious, but what is he like off the field? In […]
Continue reading »Louisiana Tech Picks up Two Verbal Commits
It was an exciting weekend in Ruston on the campus of Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs held their annual spring game and also received two verbal commits from defensive end Lorenzo Dantzler and running back Ladarrius Thomas. Both will graduate from high school in the Class of 2016. Lorenzo Dantzler is a 6’1”, 222 pound, weak side defensive end from Starkville, Mississippi and […]
Continue reading »Interview: ASU OL commit Marshal Nathe looks to go back-to-back with Centennial
If there is one thing to learn about Arizona State Class of 2016 commitment Marshal Nathe that would be Sun Devils head coach Todd Graham got one of the biggest steals in the nation pretty much by virtue of geography and upbringing. The bold statement takes nothing away from the Sun Devils’ recruiting efforts but puts all the praise on […]
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