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Garmon has many schools on his mind

5:56 pm in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

The state of Pennsylvania annually produces plenty of football talent, and this year is no different. Near the top of the talented list of players is Erie RB Greg Garmon.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound back had an excellent junior season, and has seen his stock soar in recent weeks. Garmon told us that he’s receiving “2-3 offers per week”, with Florida and Tennessee most recently joining his recruitment. Other schools on the list include Cincinnati, Florida State, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Purdue, Syracuse, Minnesota, Buffalo, and West Virginia among others. Read the rest of this entry →

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An interview with Aloyis Gray

2:08 pm in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

Aloyis Gray is a 6″3, 170-pound quarterback prospect from Indianapolis, Indiana. Hailing from one of the top high school programs in the state, Gray knows what it means to play on a quality football team.

After spending his first two years of high school at Brebeuf Prep, where he played quarterback and receiver, Gray transferred to Pike and made the switch to quarterback. Read the rest of this entry →

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Penn State adds talented east-coast linebacker

10:16 am in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

Oftentimes when other family members go through the recruiting process, it helps prepare younger siblings or cousins when they go through the process on their own later. Roxbury, Massachusetts LB Camren Williams saw his own brother, North Carolina OT Brennan Williams, go through the process two years ago, and it has obviously helped prepare him for his own recruitment. Read the rest of this entry →

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Georgia Tackle is Florida Bound

11:31 am in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

Year in and year out, Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain Georgia is one of the top-talent producer in the state. This year the deal is no different, as Stephenson is expected to send nearly 20 players to division 1 schools.

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Wisconsin locks down Illinois OL

7:58 pm in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

In the the Big Ten recruiting circles, Dan Voltz was just starting to become a household name. A 6″5, 280 pound prospect from Barrington Illinois, Voltz had offers from all over the country, including Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, Illinois, Cincinnati, Michigan, Iowa, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Stanford among many others.

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DE Mario Edwards Jr. Commits to FSU

1:24 pm in Recruiting by Tom VanHaaren

Mario EdwardsTexas defensive end Mario Edwards Jr (6’4″, 275 lbs) has committed to Florida State according to Noles247.com. Edwards is following in his father’s footsteps by committing to the Seminoles, and chose FSU over the likes of Auburn, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas. Read the rest of this entry →

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The Process: Auctavius Bennett (week 3)

2:37 pm in Recruiting by Auctavius Bennett

Last week started off strong and finished with a bang.  I just started training with my personal trainer, and he is going to assist me in becoming the best.  I feel that everyone should have some sort of training because if you don’t you will get left behind. If you cannot afford a trainer my suggestion would be to look up training and workout videos on Youtube and go from there. I strive to be the hardest worker in the weight room and it seems to have paid off. I have placed several inches to my thighs over the last few months, and about an inch to my biceps.  Here is a recent photo of me running with a parachute. Read the rest of this entry →

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Maryland nabs Good Counsel Lineman

5:15 pm in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

Olney, MD Our Lady of Good Counsel is annually one of the top talent producers on the east coast. This year it is no different, with talented players such as RB Wes Brown, WR Stefon Diggs, and OL Mike Madaras.

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Ohio Tackle picks Notre Dame

3:20 pm in Recruiting by Jeff Contizano

The recruiting process is still very early, with official offers not able to go out until the start of a prospects senior year. Many schools have verbally offered recruits though, so in essence the process has really began.

Notre Dame signed a top 10 class in 2011, and is already off to another hot start in 2012, gaining the commitment of one of the top players in California, Tee Sheppard. Today, the Irish coaching staff received more good news, when Vandalia, Ohio Tackle Taylor Decker committed. Read the rest of this entry →

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Illinois Lineman Dan Voltz Narrows His List

11:09 am in Recruiting by Tom VanHaaren

Dan Voltz, Offensive Lineman, Illinois, RecruitOften times narrowing an offer list can be a difficult part of the process for recruits. That point intensifies when a prospect like Illinois OL Dan Voltz has over 19 offers, and nearly every program trying to recruit him. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound tackle from Barrington High School, however, has gotten that step out of the way. Read the rest of this entry →

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