Class of 2016 offensive tackle Joe Murphy has been a fixture on the St. John Bosco High School offensive line through a national championship and California state championship in 2013 and a California state runner-up finish in 2014. On the field he is a massive 6’5”, 318 pound, mauler with a punch that keeps defenders off balance and footwork that […]
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Three years ago Connor Brewer seemingly had the world on a string. The Chaparral High School star was heading off to play football for the University of Texas going into a position where he could challenge for early playing time under center. Coming out of high school he led his team to a 5A state championship during his senior season […]
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Class of 2017 IMG Academy safety Robbie Adams just wrapped a sophomore season splitting time between the junior varsity and varsity squad. With early attention from teams like Rutgers, Army, and Navy, national attention is sure to grow while playing for one of the more talented teams in the nation. Adams sat down for a full length interview going over […]
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From a coaching perspective there was not much more Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bret Bielema could do to highlight the Hogs running game in 2014. Then junior running back Jonathan Williams and sophomore running back Alex Collins finished No. 4 and No. 5 respectively in the SEC rushing yard race with 1,190 and 1,100 yards. For the 2015 season both […]
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After missing out on a quarterback in the 2015 recruiting class, Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops has been quick to line up verbal commitments under center for his 2016 class landing Austin Kendall on Tuesday. Kendall, 6’2”, 205 pounds, is the second quarterback committed to the Sooners’ 2016 class joining Dekaney High School’s (Houston, Texas) Adrian Hardy. The Cutbertson High […]
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Few people get to the top of their passion but for St. John Bosco offensive lineman Joe Murphy he has been to the top and came close to repeating the rare feat again last season. At the conclusion of the 2013 season the Braves were crowned national champs after running the tables to a 16-0 record only truly being tested […]
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The Crimson Tide finished the 2015 recruiting class with arguably the best haul in the nation. Among the 24 signed included four 5-star athletes, 15 total 4-star recruits, and five 3-star signees. Alabama head coach Nick Saban has a nice start to his 2016 class with Louisiana defensive back/wide receiver Shyheim Carer, Mississippi defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, defensive back/receiver Demetris […]
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Let’s face it, going through high school can prove to be very difficult and trying for any number of reasons for anyone and everyone; if still unsure checkout any number of Hollywood movies covering the subject. During high school the class work becomes more intense, interests in life begin to evolve, and a roadmap for the future starts to unfold […]
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Out of the 2015 recruiting class the Gators picked up two highly nationally prized running backs, Westminster Christian’s Jordan Cronkrite and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Jordan Scarlett. On Friday Florida added a welcomed verbal commitment from stud Class of 2015 tailback Tyrek Tisdale continuing what should be a highly regarded backfield for years to come in Gainesville. The Oak Ridge High […]
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One thing that cannot be coached at any level his massive size or elite speed. One thing Fayetteville offensive lineman Noah Johnson has is great size and good speed, especially for a player his size. Watching the 6’3”, 320 pound, offensive lineman work one can tell he is still putting it all together on the field. The other important thing […]
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On Thursday Santa Margarita Catholic quarterback KJ Costello ended what could have been a very long recruiting period for the 4-star by verbally committing to Stanford. Costello, 6’4”, 218 pounds, rose to the top of the recruiting rankings as part of the 2016 recruiting class passing for 3,123 yards with 23 touchdowns against 10 picks. The pro-style quarterback picked up […]
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When the 2014 season was finished Little Rock Christian running back Damarea Crockett had tallied over 1,600 all-purpose yards with over 1,200 of those coming off handoffs out of the backfield. To go with his stellar all-around season the 5’11”, then 205 pound, Class of 2016 talent was still not widely known. An offer had come in from University of […]
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Broken Arrow High School’s Scotty Gilkey Jr. is one of the biggest mystery men of the Midwest and Southern Region for the Class of 2016. The 6’5”, 210 pound, pro-style gunslinger was slowed on the field last year by injury but that has not stopped Eastern Illinois, Louisville, and Louisiana-Monroe from extending offers, but the curiosity into the right arm […]
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When last catching up with new IMG Academy safety Spencer Perry, the world was on a string for him with college recruiters from around the country knocking down his door, or at least filling up his phone with “how are you doing” messages. A few weeks after last talking to young Mr. Perry nothing has changed except for one small […]
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When last catching up with Patrick O’Brien in December, the San Juan Hills quarterback was processing a solid season under center for a Stallions team that came up a little short on the field in 2014. Despite throwing for over 2,000 yards with 15 touchdowns and rushing for another 653 yards with another 13 scores, the Class of 2016 dart […]
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Over the last 10-15 years college football has taken significant leaps and bounds forward from an athletic performance standpoint and a cerebral understanding of the game. The days of stopping a simple Wishbone, Wing-T, or even Power-I offense is long gone. Now a days defenders on the collegiate level must have a far greater understanding of their opposition other than […]
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Exclusive interview with Ryan Gilmartin Can game tape lie? Watching game film everything is right there in front of the viewer – the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. After watching top players year after year do their thing on the football field every now and again you come across the player that raises questions, one of those […]
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Exclusive Interview with Logan Darby Tough, hardnosed, instinctive, and gaining size and experience – all truisms about Bentonville safety Logan Darby. Every high school football team across the nation has a Logan Darby on their team. He might be a little undersized but he’s the kind of guy that shows up in more ways than one for every […]
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Interview with Fort Osage Class of 2016 recruit Skylar Thompson Not all college quarterbacks are the same. Some take charge under center by God given physical abilities, others have a keen grasp of the mental part of the game understanding all the X’s and O’s, while others have a mix of athleticism and high-IQ. No combination of key attributes […]
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Exclusive interview with Spencer Perry What do you do when you have college football recruiters on a string? If you’re Spencer Perry you’re humble and thankful for the blessings bestowed. The former Auburn High School (Alabama) safety, now with IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, is hitting that stride underclassmen reach after National Signing Day when offers start to roll […]
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Exclusive interview with tight end Parker Houston A talent was unearthed at Reed High School in Sparks, Nevada during the 2014 season. Perhaps a better way to phrase what happened would be to say a position switch placed an otherwise overlooked and previously undersized player into a lead role on a championship caliber team last season. So what was […]
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Exclusive interview with WR Dominique Reed What Razorback Nation started to understand early in the 2014 season was a notion that slowly started to creep out to the SEC West, the SEC East, and then the rest of college football – a movement is underway at Arkansas. Second year Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema weathered the storm from a […]
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Exclusive interview with Connor Maitland Spread offenses are fun to watch and understandably are part of the evolution of the game of football, but with a new trend something has to give way. Getting lost in the shuffle of teams scoring 50 plus points a game with the idea of running 80 or more plays a game is a […]
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Exclusive interview with Jordan Smith One thing that rings true for all athletes, the competitive spirit never extinguishes no matter how accomplished. Even legendary players that have hung up the cleats, ice skates, or high-tops too early all lament about not giving the game a go one more time even though each had nothing left to prove. The sad […]
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Exclusive interview with CB Byron Keaton The mark of a strong college football team is not necessarily measured in star rankings but how strong their walk-on program performs. Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema is a throwback coach opting to win the game in the trenches, smash the opposition with a strong running game, and play assignment football on defense but […]
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Exclusive interview with the Calabasas talent A strong safety by definition, a free safety in coverage, this is Calabasas Class of 2016 rising star Justin Johnson. Johnson started out his high school career playing on the varsity team for Crespi High School (Encino). As a freshman and sophomore he did not make the field too often playing behind […]
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Exclusive interview with Nick DeLuca The game of football extends beyond the field of play into other meaningful “games” within the game. The most obvious continuation is to the practice field and the weight room where players get to impress their coaches in the hopes of receiving playing time, starting, and/or becoming a focal point of team, especially on […]
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An exclusive interview with Alex Parker Teams do not win championships without repeated acts of selflessness or without everyone buying into the “team” concept. North Carolina’s Charlotte Christian is chalked full of talented selfless players but one could argue that tight end Alex Parker might be deserving of a humanitarian gridiron award for his on the field acts. The […]
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Exclusive Interview with Quinton Bell A heads up to all future high school football recruiting classes, being academically qualified, having outstanding measurables, and amazing on the field talent does not always translate into a full ride scholarship – at any level. Case in point, former Costa Mesa High School wide receiver/linebacker Quinton Bell. Bell started his career at Cal […]
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Oregon talent gives insight to recruiting process National Signing Day for college football recruiting is the summation of a months’ long journey for fans, coaches, and perspective players. While the focus is primarily on a given year’s senior class great attention is also given to underclassmen by college coaches combing various areas to mine needed gridiron talent for future classes. […]
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