Independence Pirates: From “Last Chance” to “New Beginnings”

Written by Michael Gambill Twitter: @MichaelGambil10 Independence, Kansas, is not a thriving metropolitan city nor a collegiate sports mecca. In fact, the small city with a population hovering north of 9,000 people has had little in terms of excitement for decades. The story line for Independence changed just a few short years ago when Netflix decided to add Independence Community College to […]

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Interview: 2020 JUCO OLB Deylon Williams is Ready to Bounce Back to Collegiate Ranks

Contribute Now Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A fantastic high school career as part of the 2017 recruiting class at Smyrna ended with Deylon Williams signing with FCS program Tennessee-Martin. The 6-2, 235-pound, defender played inside linebacker for the Bulldogs working his way through the Skyhawks depth chart doing the same. Jump to his sophomore collegiate season with Independence […]

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Independence 2018 All-KJCCC DB DJ Williams Updates Buffalo Official and Recruiting

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Success has a way of attracting others, and Independence Community College has shinned bright throughout the 2017 season pulling in the spotlight. The team posted an 8-2, 6-1, record claiming a Kansas Junior College Conference title earning a berth in the Midwest Bowl Classic against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (9-2). One of the talents helping […]

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Interview: Coveted 4-Star 2018 JUCO DL Emmit Gooden Talks Commitment to Arkansas Razorbacks

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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Interview: 2018 Independence JUCO CB Delrick Abrams Jr. Earning High Praise Shutting Down Offenses

Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All coaches love their players, perhaps some a little bit more than others. The ones getting a little more love and attention chances are the ones putting in all of the time possible on and off the field to elevate their game to the best of their abilities. One player getting the upmost love […]

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Independence JUCO Commitment Interview with Louisiana RB Cristian Wallis

Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 High School football players from all over the country go many different routes to reach their dream of playing Division-I college football. Unfortunately, some players let their dreams fall to the wayside failing to do anything they can to make their dreams a reality. One player that is not giving up on his dream […]

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