Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The ever expanding role of the all-purpose back at the college level is becoming more and more prominent and one Class of 2016 recruit is helping lead the way. Coral Cables running back Amir Rasul is a combination of tough running, breakaway speed, and a third down back who can catch the ball out […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Recruiting rankings are not all that they are cracked up to be. If rankings were more accurate, Denham Springs High School’s Class of 2016 defensive end Caleb Roddy would not be considered a 3-star recruit by some services. Good thing the selection committee for the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl went beyond the numbers, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl was an exciting game featuring some of the top talent from across the nation. The East won the game 28-13 but one of the offensive MVPs for the West squad was running back D’Vaughn Pennamon. Pennamon was steady throughout the game entering halftime with 72 yards rushing adding […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Texas A&M roster and coaching staff has undergone several key changes over the last couple of years prompting a lot speculation that all is not well in the Aggies locker room in College Station. The latest of many deflections came on Sunday when offensive coordinator Jake Spavital left the Aggies program. A&M head […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Deerfield Beach was not the offensive machine many may have hoped to see in 2015 but the Bucks still finished the season 10-2 with a wealth of talent on the squad. The defenses was set with Aaron Robinson (Florida Gators) and James Pierre (North Carolina) but the driving force in the passing attack was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Video highlights from the East squad’s final walk-through practice before Sunday’s big game. Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Information Location: Carson, California Site: StubHub Center Date: Jan. 3 Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. Coverage: FOX Sports 1 Clip 1 East Offense TD in Corner of the End Zone Clip 2 Diondre Overton TD Middle of the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Recruiting rankings are a finicky sort with each site/publication looking to differentiate themselves slightly from the other creating a separation of thought. No matter how one adds up LSU’s 2016 recruiting class, the group is wildly impressive, and with more left to be added. The class is rated No. 1 by 247Sports featuring one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA What was once old was made new again when 5-star linebacker Rahshaun Smith verbally committed to the Clemson Tigers for a second time on Saturday. The IMG Academy standout took the opportunity in front of a national stage during the Under Armour All-American Game to commit to the Tigers. The 6’3”, 235 pound, middle […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA With just the college football national championship game left to be played on Monday, Jan. 11, the good news for college football fans now that all the other bowl games are completed is the SEC dominated the competition going 8-2 overall. The winning record serves as proof in the pudding that the SEC is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There has been a blur streaking down the sidelines for Bastrop High School the last three seasons. That blur racing past opposing Louisiana defenders straight towards the collegiate level has been Isaiah Graham. Graham turned in a solid sophomore season pulling in 38 passes for 689 yards with 10 touchdowns and then had a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Jamir Jones is ending his high school football career in style. The 6’4”, 225 pound, talent won a New York High School Football State Championship leading Aquinas Institute to a perfect 13-0 record during his senior year coming up with 98 tackles, 23 tackles for a loss, 18 quarterback hurries, 10 pass breakups, 6.5 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The importance of the armed forces in the U.S. can never go understated nor can the determination, sacrifice, and dedication the enlisted men and women of the four services bring to the table every day fighting to maintain the freedoms we hold so dear. Everyone knows about the Marine Corps but few really know […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is one of the top high school all-star games in the nation year after year. The 2016 collection of talent is no different with all of the talented recruits ready to make their mark in front of a national television audience representing their high schools, state, future collegiate programs, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Wisconsin Badgers 2016 recruiting class is shy a few recruits with 22 verbal commitments but what the haul is not lacking thus far is talent. One of the many talented players ready to help the Badgers contend for a Big Ten title for years to come is Rockhurst running back/wide receiver A.J. Taylor. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The last couple of seasons have been tough on the field for MacArthur High School but the Houston area team has had one really bright spot through the ups-and-downs, defensive end Isaiah Chambers. Despite a losing record, the Generals strong-side defensive end was so highly though of for his play he was voted 6A […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Westlake High School has had a great one-two punch on offense with running back Chase Jasmin (San Diego State) and Theo Howard over the past two seasons. Jasmin rushed for 979 yards off 149 carries with 11 touchdowns in nine games during his senior season following up a 1,413 yard 13 touchdown season as […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Ole Miss has slowly crept up the recruiting rankings currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by Rivals with 20 verbal commits onboard. The Rebels have headline grabbing 5-star recruits in quarterback Shea Patterson and offensive tackle Gregory Little but have several other recruits that are sure to make noise in the SEC before […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA This time of year college football fans across the nation start to get a little tense with about a month left to go before National Signing Day. Either fans are wondering how the rest of a given class will fill out to help the program for years to come or fearful of a few […]
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