Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On the gridiron there is something to be said for being a technically sound all-around good player, and that is what Harding Academy has in their rising star left tackle Will Lawrence. Lawrence is a lineman’s lineman, which is bad news for opposing tackles, ends, and linebackers. Lawrence is not out on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA It’s that time of year when push has come to shove and teams along with all of their players either show out or shut up. For fans in the stands, points on the board and highlight reel worthy plays are the draw to many high school games but for those in the La Puente […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Stanford kept an in-state football bloodline with the Cardinal when center Drew Dalman verbally committed on Tuesday. Dalman started popping up on recruiting boards during his junior season helping Palma High School (Salinas) to a 10-2 mark. The 6-3, 265 pound, talent is a two-way star for the Chieftains but has been recruited by […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are different types of football players that for whatever reason immediately attract a spectator’s eye. The spotlight always starts with talent but the drive and determination of the guy putting it all out on the line stays with everyone watching beyond the game. Jacob Isaia has had all of that going for him […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are a lot of overlooked players dotting high school rosters across the country, and Jonesboro High School’s two-way star Jonathan Adams Jr. is one of them. On Monday, Arkansas State kept the backyard talent at home picking up Adam’s verbal commitment. The Hurricanes blistered opposing 6A Arkansas defenses during the 2016 season running […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Mississippi State potentially added a big impact player to their 2017 recruiting class on Monday with the verbal commitment of defensive end Montez Sweat. Sweat made a name for himself out of Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain (GA) as part of the 2014 recruiting class. The now- 6-6, 250 pound, end got some […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Wins and losses in football games start up front which is a good thing for Catholic Memorial High School (Waukesha). The Crusaders have unleashed defensive tackle Tevin Smith onto the opposition with great results thus far with even bigger expectations heading into the 2016 season. Smith helped the Crusaders to an 11-3 mark a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When it comes to sports, potential is an overused word, phrase, or label given to a player. “Potential” could be good or bad as someone is not playing up to their potential or said person has a lot of potential but has yet to maximize it for whatever reason. For Class of 2017 cornerback […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA For the casual Arkansas Razorbacks fan returning to the team this fall after last seeing the Hogs upend Kansas State 45-23 in the Liberty Bowl – a world of change awaits you. The team previously loaded with All-SEC players in running back Alex Collins, All-American guard Sebastian Tretola, Mackey Award winning tight end Hunter […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Central Arkansas got on the recruiting board on Saturday with a commitment from Goose Creek Memorial High School wide receiver/free safety Deandre Herman. Herman has been knocking heads against tough Texas 6A competition since his sophomore season. On offense, during his first two seasons at the varsity level, he has shown his breakaway speed […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Will Muschamp reach for top targets into other fertile SEC territories continued on Saturday with the commitment of four-star corner Jamyest Williams. Williams grew into one of the more highly recruited players in the 2017 recruiting class regardless of position as a standout corner with Archer High School in 2015. With Williams on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Few receivers will be able to look back on their high school career able to brag about the collection of talent played with or against like Mateen Johnson will one day. Johnson was with a loaded Calabasas High School in 2015 but transferred in the off-season to another loaded program, Newbury Park. The amount […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Jenks defended home field on Friday night topping Owasso 41-23. The next day their star tight end Reese Leitao narrowed down 20 reported offers to one naming his previous leader Nebraska as his school of choice. Leitao was a big part of the Trojans 11-1 season in 2015. The 6-4, 234 pound, end became […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Gators added a lot of potential to their 2017 recruiting class when in-state three-star prospect Shawn Davis verbally committed on Saturday. Davis went out onto the field for Miami Southridge on Friday night helping the Spartans beat Edison 7-0 in their season opener and then released a commitment video on Saturday. The video […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The demand for a versatile linebacker capable of playing on the inside or outside will never go out of demand among Power Five Conference programs. The rise of Riverdale High School (Jefferson) 2017 defensive standout Josh Clarke has been watched by next level coaches and continues into his senior campaign. The 6-3, 220 pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Texas A&M added two recruits on Friday at key positions when defensive end Tyree Johnson and defensive tackle Jayden Peevy committed to the Aggies. Johnson was a big pull for the Aggies taking him away from one-time leader Maryland out of the Washington D.C. area. The 6-3.5, 247 pound, playmaker spurned over 25 offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Gators continued their steady pace towards another all-around great recruiting class with the addition of four-star New Jersey defensive tackle Fred Hansard on Friday. Hansard was a terror in the Mid-Atlantic Prep league for Hun during the 2015 season using him on both sides of the line. The Raiders went 8-0 with their […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The runaway freight train that no team in Texas could catch in 2015 was Katy High School. The Tigers lived up to the name sake being a beast on the field running their record to 16-0 beating Lake Travis 34-7 for UIL State Football Championship. The perfect mark, as remarkable as the accomplishment stands […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Wildcats 2017 recruiting class expanded to 13 players on Thursday when Fort Lauderdale area cornerback Michael Nesbitt committed to Kentucky. Nesbitt rose to national recruiting attention awing coaches with his amazing 4.4 speed displayed on both sides of the ball. The 6-0, 174 pound, talent shinned at cornerback with his ability to cover […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The movie title Friday Night Lights nor the follow up successful TV show with the same name sake completely does Texas football credit. The title could easily extend out while shedding even more light onto high school football in Texas or throughout the south – Friday Night Lights with Saturday Game Day Dreams. There […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The depth of individual talent in the Peach State between the 2017 and 2018 recruiting class is as good as any other state in the country. All attention immediate goes to top quarterbacks like Davis Mills (Greater Atlanta Christian), Jake Fromm (Houston County), Bailey Hockman (McEachern), Emory Jones (Heard County), Cade Fortin (North Gwinnett), […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Bulls added another area talent on Thursday when Tampa Catholic all-around athlete Bentlee Sanders verbally committed. Sanders jumped on recruiting boards after showcasing his overall athleticism during his junior season. The 5-8.5, 164 pound, speedster got time in on offense pulling down seven passes for 64 yards and carried the pigskin six times […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The state of Arkansas is once again loaded with talent spread from border to border in 2016. The concentration of overall talent is up in the northwest part of the state but fans eager to see top players on talented teams in the central part and southern region of the state are in luck. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA *CIF LA City Section Press Release Day Date Teams Location Friday Sept. 9 Palos Verdes @ Narbonne Narbonne High School Friday Oct. 7 Carson @ Banning […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA College coaches are focused on getting their respective teams ready for the 2016 season but a sharp eye is still on the recruiting scene. One of the states drawing the most recruiting attention for top cornerbacks is California with Thomas Graham Jr. being one of the main draws. Of the seven Top 10 corners […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA In the real world and in the business world, nothing is a done deal until the ink is on the paper and the check is in the bank, and even then the unknown can and usually does happen. For former Baldwin High School standout running back Kentavious Thomas, the work on the field was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2016 schedule in California is chalked full of outstanding games with top talent across the board. Even the casual football fan will not be disappointed at any time during the season with the scheduling of games coming their way. There are several match-ups with top schools crossing state lines ready to do battle. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA No matter the sport, once the love for the game has seeped into the bloodstream, players are always involved in the game some way or somehow. When the playing days have come to an end, the lucky ones get to take the knowledge they have gained over the years and impart that wisdom onto […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On the gridiron little can take the place of overall athleticism other than experience. When Grossmont takes the field in 2016, linebacker Roderick Woods is bringing both athleticism and experience to the field adding an extra element to the Griffins roster. Woods journey is a long one but one due to culminate in an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA LSU’s 2015 recruiting class and depth chart took a hit Monday night when offensive linemen George Brown Jr. decided to transfer. Brown was one of six offensive linemen the Tigers signed to their 2015 class and one of the more highly rated as a four-star along with four-star Toby Weathersby and five-star Maea Teuhema. […]
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