Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College coaches preach versatility and athleticism especially at key positions. A receiver who can line up on the inside and outside, plus take back kicks or punts – said recruit becomes a very valuable piece to any recruiting class. As more college offenses morph from a pro-style set to a spread attack, tight ends […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Any game reel for high school football players is great, but some angles do not fully capture the magic or ability of a player on the field. A straightaway view provides great access to the viewer on how a play develops but does not do justice to athletes like Devon Adams. Adams was a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the offseason continues at the current rate, Derrick Wise is the attraction at Northside High School that will bring more visitors to campus than an Arkansas state park. The Class of 2019 standout athlete was a one-man gang in 2017 earning All-State honors playing quarterback and safety for the Grizzlies. Wise’s heroics led […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the tougher football teams in Arkansas 6A classification that few wanted to face in 2017 was Arkansas High School. The Razorbacks were 7-6 playing a tough slate that included 2016 defending state champs Russellville and two games against eventual state champs Greenwood. One of the big reasons the Razorbacks were feared in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the top high school football teams in the state of Arkansas during the 2017 season was Bentonville West. The Wolverines rapid rise to prominence also made the squad one of the biggest surprises of the season. After a 3-8 record in 2016, the school’s first year fielding a football team, the Wolverines […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG For some, walking and chewing gum at the same time is tough. Ever see anyone pat their head and rub their stomach at the same time – there is a thought process needed to wire the brain to complete the action. Two stress free motions that are hard for many. Now imagine snapping a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are a lot of amazing talents in the 2019 recruiting class, and Samy Johnson is one of them. Even with the quickest of looks at his highlight reel, his talents jump off the screen. With elite speed and field vision, Johnson has worked his way not only into one of the top recruits […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On just about every other high school team across the country there is a guy on the roster with God given abilities capable of dominating a game on natural talent alone. Scarier than a Stephen King creation, when said player applies athleticism with dedication to the game in the weight room and on fine-tuning […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As much as things may have changed for Crisp County High School and their standout defensive tackle DeAngelo Griffin since last season, it does the heart good to see some things have remained the same. After a dominating season on the field in 2016, Griffin has picked up right where he left off being […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2016 high school football season ended, there was no debate about how impressive a year the Eagles had produced. DeSoto High School ransacked the state of Texas posting a perfect 16-0 season taking home the hardware after a 38-29 championship game takedown of Steele (Cibolo). The Eagles are once again loaded with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the truisms of football, being an athlete on the gridiron translates wherever one may go and at every level. During the 2016 season, Terry Lambert applied his talents on the field for Hampton High School working his way into one of the top recruits in the state of Arkansas in the 2019 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is nothing worse for the competition on the gridiron than facing a very talented team with a nasty chip on their shoulder. Despite winning Arkansas 5A state titles in 2014, ’15, and ’16, Pulaski Academy attacks each season and each game like they are the underdogs. The downtrodden outlook by the Bruins under […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Arkansas Razorbacks 2018 recruiting class is nearly filled with 12 verbal commitments. One of the driving forces behind the scenes to help fill the haul is quarterback Connor Noland. Noland was the first commit to join the Hogs’ class in July of 2016 helping add four-star talents like linebacker Bumper Pool, cornerback BJ […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 season kicks off, scouting of high school football players across the country by college coaches will kick into another gear. If a program has not already seen a prospect in person via a camp or during a spring practice visit, another blanketing of key recruiting regions is taken trying to find […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The goal for any offense on the gridiron is to put as many points on the board as possible to secure a win. Since Rutgers and Princeton squared off for college football’s first game on Nov. 6, 1869, offensive coordinators have been scheming how to best take advantage of the talent on-hand to move […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG All the physical tools are there for Class of 2018 offensive tackle Jax Gasaway leaving college coaches to ponder about his tremendous potential. The athleticism, size, and want to are all there leading to seven scholarship offers and a growing list of Southeastern Conference football programs wanting to take a closer look at one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The month of June has been white hot on the recruiting trail for the Arkansas Razorbacks picking up six of their nine verbal commitments. Since Sunday, the Hogs have kept the heat on SEC rivals adding four-star junior college defensive tackle Emmit Gooden, three-star defensive end Isaiah Nichols, and three-star offensive tackle Noah Gatlin. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The second time around was the charm for Arkansas and Emmit Gooden to find one another. On Sunday, June 18, Arkansas picked up a big-time commitment from the four-star junior college defensive lineman adding a much needed piece to their new 3-4 defense. As part of the 2016 recruiting class, there were not too […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A checklist is made by college coaches for every position out on the recruiting trail. There is a wish list that typically starts with a prototypical size expanding from there to include playing style, athletic ability, fundamentals of the game, and on the field productivity. Class of 2019 rising talent Kentrell Hill hits all […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG An early win on the recruiting trail for the Arkansas Razorbacks turned into a disappointing setback for the Hogs on Saturday when four-star Illinois tight end Luke Ford decommitted. The Hogs were one of the early Power Five Conference teams to go all-in on Ford working an unofficial visit with the Carterville High School […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Gerry Bohanon Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 214 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 4-Star (consensus) High School: Earle – Earle, Arkansas – 2A 2016 Hoyas Record: 9-4 2016 Stats (rough stats): 2,734 passing yards and 28 touchdowns; 1,000-plus rushing yards with 14 touchdowns Reported Offers (13): Alabama, Mississippi State, Louisville, Georgia, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Pulaski Academy High School has soared to new heights under head coach Kevin Kelley becoming one of the dominating teams in the Natural State on the gridiron. The Bruins have won three consecutive Arkansas 5A titles behind a relentless spread offense that seemingly scores at will putting pressure on the opposition not only to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The never-ending search by college coaches for high school gridiron talent that one day could be a major contributor to the roster is in full swing. College coaches are scouring the country for hidden gems to invite to their camps for further evaluation seeking out that future starter for their roster. One Class of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The recruiting floodgates have poured open for Marist High School defensive end Gavin McCabe this spring. The 6-3, 250 pound, playmaker has had his offer sheet filled with 25 scholarships by squads like West Virginia, Cincinnati, Kansas, Rutgers, Columbia, Boston College, Indiana, and Iowa State after a 69 tackle, 20.5 tackle for a loss, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Much of recruiting for college football coaches is gauging the potential talent for a prospect with the thought of a couple of years of fine-tuning once on campus, as opposed to where said player’s skill level is at currently. For Jonesboro High School Class of 2018 left tackle Noah Gatlin, the 6-7, 300 pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As the game of football evolves with offenses becoming more dynamic and complicated seeking to spread out the opposition’s defense to find a mismatch, one thing remains true to the sport at all levels, there is nothing like having a gap filling inside linebacker who brings the heat play after play. One Natural State […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Arkansas high school football fans have a lot to be excited about heading into the 2017 season. The state is chalked full of talent with lots of young men on a mission to enforce their will against the opposition in the fall while showing next level coaches they can do their dance on the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A breakout junior season on the gridiron for Class of 2018 defensive end Gavin McCabe has turned into a feeding frenzy out on the recruiting trail for the Chicago native. McCabe went from a backup during his sophomore season to an explosive playmaker during the 2016 campaign leading to 25 scholarship offers thus far. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA What has never been done before in team sports takes a unique group of people and a staff to oversee said talent to pave a new path forward. For Bryant High School, the Hornets were not well regarded or highly thought of entering the 2016 season but the right group of guys on the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (Rep.) signed House Bill 1249 allowing Arkansans to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public places including churches, airports, bars, polling sites, and, more importantly to some outside of the political sphere of influence in the sports world, at athletic events. The law that will […]
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