Sean Foster Talks Football, Upcoming Iowa State Visit, and Newfound Arkansas Recruiting Interest

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Much of football is size, speed, and strength and that is exactly what offensive lineman Sean Foster is in a nutshell. But if a player has the winning physical combination but does not come to the field with heart, passion, knowledge, or a skillset, all of that potential is wasted. This is not a […]

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Photo Gallery: 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl – East Squad

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA 2016 Semper Fidelis All American Bowl OFFENSE No/ Last/First/Hometown/High School/POS/HT/WT/Commitment 1 Spielman, JD, Eden Prairie, MN, Eden Prairie High School, WR/RB, 5-9, 172, Nebraska 3 Wilson, Terry, Del City, OK, Del City High School, QB, 6-3, 187, Oregon 4 Howard, Theo, Westlake Village, CA, Westlake High School, WR, 6-0, 174, UCLA 5 Pennamon, D’Vaughn […]

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Photo Gallery: 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl West Squad

2016 Semper Fidelis All American Bowl Rosters Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA OFFENSE No/ Last/First/Hometown/High School/POS/HT/WT/Commitment 1 Spielman, JD, Eden Prairie, MN, Eden Prairie High School, WR/RB, 5-9, 172, Nebraska 3 Wilson, Terry, Del City, OK, Del City High School, QB, 6-3, 187, Oregon 4 Howard, Theo, Westlake Village, CA, Westlake High School, WR, 6-0, 174, UCLA 5 Pennamon, […]

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2016 Semper Fidelis All American Bowl Postgame Interview with Notre Dame LB Commit Jamir Jones

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA What more superlatives are there to add about Aquinas Institute Class of 2016 linebacker Jamir Jones that has not already been said, thought, or written? One new one might be the prognosticator. During an interview with the New York high school talent after a practice for the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, the East […]

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Semper Fidelis All American Bowl Postgame Interview with Vanderbilt OL Commit Toleafoa Sean Auwae

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When Toleafoa “Sean” Auwae verbally committed to UCLA on Aug. 14, the Bruins thought they had one of the best centers in the 2016 recruiting class wrapped up. Right around the time UCLA offered another inciting offer was laid on the table for the Kapolei High School star, an offer from Vanderbilt. As the […]

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Semper Fidelis All American Bowl Postgame Interview with Florida State RB Commit Amir Rasul

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The ever expanding role of the all-purpose back at the college level is becoming more and more prominent and one Class of 2016 recruit is helping lead the way. Coral Cables running back Amir Rasul is a combination of tough running, breakaway speed, and a third down back who can catch the ball out […]

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Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Postgame Interview with LSU Tigers 2016 DE Commit Caleb Roddy

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Recruiting rankings are not all that they are cracked up to be. If rankings were more accurate, Denham Springs High School’s Class of 2016 defensive end Caleb Roddy would not be considered a 3-star recruit by some services. Good thing the selection committee for the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl went beyond the numbers, […]

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2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Postgame Interview with RB D’Vaughn Pennamon

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl was an exciting game featuring some of the top talent from across the nation. The East won the game 28-13 but one of the offensive MVPs for the West squad was running back D’Vaughn Pennamon. Pennamon was steady throughout the game entering halftime with 72 yards rushing adding […]

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Video Highlights from Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Practice East Squad

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Video highlights from the East squad’s final walk-through practice before Sunday’s big game. Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Information Location: Carson, California Site: StubHub Center Date: Jan. 3 Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. Coverage: FOX Sports 1   Clip 1 East Offense TD in Corner of the End Zone Clip 2 Diondre Overton TD Middle of the […]

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Video Interview with LSU 2016 TE Commit Jamal Pettigrew at Semper Fi Bowl Practice

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Recruiting rankings are a finicky sort with each site/publication looking to differentiate themselves slightly from the other creating a separation of thought. No matter how one adds up LSU’s 2016 recruiting class, the group is wildly impressive, and with more left to be added. The class is rated No. 1 by 247Sports featuring one […]

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Video Interview with TCU Horned Frogs 2016 WR Commit Isaiah Graham at Semper Fi Bowl Practice

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There has been a blur streaking down the sidelines for Bastrop High School the last three seasons. That blur racing past opposing Louisiana defenders straight towards the collegiate level has been Isaiah Graham. Graham turned in a solid sophomore season pulling in 38 passes for 689 yards with 10 touchdowns and then had a […]

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Video Interview: Sergeant Major Heyward Breaks Down the Importance of the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The importance of the armed forces in the U.S. can never go understated nor can the determination, sacrifice, and dedication the enlisted men and women of the four services bring to the table every day fighting to maintain the freedoms we hold so dear. Everyone knows about the Marine Corps but few really know […]

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Video: Semper Fidelis All American Game West Squad Offensive Line vs Defensive Line

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is one of the top high school all-star games in the nation year after year. The 2016 collection of talent is no different with all of the talented recruits ready to make their mark in front of a national television audience representing their high schools, state, future collegiate programs, […]

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Video Interview with Rockhurst High School and Wisconsin Badgers 2016 RB WR Commit AJ Taylor

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Wisconsin Badgers 2016 recruiting class is shy a few recruits with 22 verbal commitments but what the haul is not lacking thus far is talent. One of the many talented players ready to help the Badgers contend for a Big Ten title for years to come is Rockhurst running back/wide receiver A.J. Taylor. […]

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Video Interview with 2016 TCU Horned Frogs DE Commit Isaiah Chambers

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The last couple of seasons have been tough on the field for MacArthur High School but the Houston area team has had one really bright spot through the ups-and-downs, defensive end Isaiah Chambers. Despite a losing record, the Generals strong-side defensive end was so highly though of for his play he was voted 6A […]

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Video Interview with Westlake Class of 2016 WR and UCLA Bruins Commit Theo Howard

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Westlake High School has had a great one-two punch on offense with running back Chase Jasmin (San Diego State) and Theo Howard over the past two seasons. Jasmin rushed for 979 yards off 149 carries with 11 touchdowns in nine games during his senior season following up a 1,413 yard 13 touchdown season as […]

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Video Interview with Manvel High School Class of 2016 RB D’Vaughn Pennamon

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Ole Miss has slowly crept up the recruiting rankings currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by Rivals with 20 verbal commits onboard. The Rebels have headline grabbing 5-star recruits in quarterback Shea Patterson and offensive tackle Gregory Little but have several other recruits that are sure to make noise in the SEC before […]

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Arkansas 2016 OL Commit Jake Heinrich is 100 Percent with the Razorbacks

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA This time of year college football fans across the nation start to get a little tense with about a month left to go before National Signing Day. Either fans are wondering how the rest of a given class will fill out to help the program for years to come or fearful of a few […]

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