Month: April 2015

Interview: Virginia commitment Crest RB Tre Harbison makes mockery of rankings, readies for another title

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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 […]

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Interview: New school for LA’s Marcel Myers brings more exposure and more responsibilities

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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 […]

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Interview: Inspirational story of Fort Smith DE/OLB Andrew Clark still unfolding

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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, […]

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St. John Bosco OT Joe Murphy talks UCLA and USC unofficial visits

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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 […]

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Former Texas A&M WR LaQuvionte Gonzalez headed to Kansas

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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 […]

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Florida RB Derrick Walker still fighting for the D-I football dream

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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 […]

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Michigan State has big weekend, lands four verbal commitments

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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, […]

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Photo Coverage from Chris Asher’s Speed Training Camp at East LA College

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Expert speed coach Chris Asher took his years of experience and talents to East Los Angeles College on Sunday to work with area Southern California high school athletes. Working on explosive movements and running techniques to improve on the field results, Recruiting News Guru was at the camp to cover the event.

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SEC Baseball Recap: No. 1 LSU Wins Series against No. 2 Texas A&M

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No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Texas A&M played a three game series over the weekend with the SEC West lead on the line. It was one of the most highly anticipated series in college baseball in the last few years.  These two teams did not disappoint as all three games were well played and very exciting.  In the end, LSU […]

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UCLA has tough decision under center after Spring Showcase

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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 […]

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Red Team tops White Team 62-18 in Arkansas Spring Game

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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 […]

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Q&A with Arkansas Class of 2016 commitment Cole Kelley

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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 […]

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Missouri wisely extends Gary Pinkel plus gives $1M pay increase

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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 […]

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Interview: Catching up with Cal signee CHS OL/DL Luc Bequette

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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 […]

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David Beasley Commits to Louisiana Tech

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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 […]

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Q&A with ASU commitment Centennial High School OL Marshal Nathe

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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 […]

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Q&A with USC commit Mater Dei OT Frank Martin

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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 […]

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Interview: Arkansas commitment T.J. Hammonds just scratching surface of elite talent

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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 […]

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NCAA Baseball: No. 1 LSU vs. No. 2 Texas A&M Pitching Matchups

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Tonight the top two teams in college baseball will start a three game series in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with the SEC lead on the line. The No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers (35-6) and the No. 2 Texas A&M Aggies (36-5) are both 12-5 in the SEC. Whoever wins this series will certainly be in the driver’s seat to win the SEC West. […]

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Jamies Winston admits to NCAA violations, puts FSU in harms’ way

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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 […]

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Interview: Catching up with Arkansas 2015 commitment Dre Greenlaw

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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 […]

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In-depth interview with expert speed training coach Chris Asher

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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 […]

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Interview: A new era begins under center for St. John Bosco with Quentin Davis

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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 […]

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Baseball Preview: No. 1 LSU vs. No. 2 Texas A&M

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There will be a big fight feel this Thursday through Saturday at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The LSU Tigers, which are now ranked No. 1 in five of the recognized college baseball polls that were released on Monday, are set to take on the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies are ranked No. 2 in four of those five […]

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Georgia Tech schedules non-conference games against UCF

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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. […]

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NCAA Basketball: Brandon Sampson chooses LSU over St. John’s

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LSU may have lost their two best players to the NBA Draft but the Tigers will still have a chance to really good next year. The Tigers landed another star recruit when Brandon Sampson chose to stay at home to play college basketball. On Monday, Brandon Sampson chose to play at LSU instead of St. John’s. Sampson is a 6’4”, 180 pound, […]

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Interview: Nevada TE Parker Houston makes Jr. Day rounds at Boise State, OSU, and UNR

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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 […]

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Q&A with Utah Class of 2016 commitment Tucker Scott

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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 […]

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Interview: Q&A with Flintridge Prep QB Andrew Tsangeos

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Class of 2016 Flintridge dual-threat quarterback Andrew Tsangeos is a tactician on the field. Regardless of what he does on the field Andrew is a technician dissecting defenses ending his junior season with a 22/3 touchdown to interception ratio while rushing for over 600 yards with another 12 scores. But what is the Los Angeles area rising star like away […]

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Louisiana Tech Picks up Two Verbal Commits

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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 […]

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