Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2017 recruiting class is nearing decision day with February 1 looming large. Even for players verbally committed to a favorite school, last minute pitches from college coaches in need could sway even the firmest of commitments leaving all recruiting classes tenuous at best. In the state of California, USC, Washington, Oregon, Stanford, Nebraska, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Getting playing time at the varsity level as a sophomore is really a big deal. Stepping on the field as a freshman is rarity. Getting playing time as a freshman for the MaxPrep’s No. 8 team in the country takes the scenario to a whole other level making wide receiver/cornerback Gary Bryant a top […]
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In Sherman Oaks, California Koby Walsh is a throwback offensive lineman for Notre Dame High School. The Knights are arguably in one of the tougher leagues not only in Southern California but in the nation lining up against Mission League opposition like Bishop Amat, Alemany, Chaminade, Serra, and Crespi week after week during the regular season. Leading the way for […]
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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 Servite star Micah Croom Sometimes being physically gifted is just not enough to be an elite football player on the high school level. A lot of top recruits can skate by on natural talent but every now and again a top talent shows the rare maturity at an early age to know what it takes to […]
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Exclusive interview with the Dominguez High School star Is there still an occupation for bell ringers in today’s world? If so Dominguez High School’s free safety Marquel Dismuke should be getting paid for his services. There is nothing free for the opposition when this bell ringer comes up the middle to lay a hit on an unsuspecting running back. […]
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Exclusive interview with Patrick O’Brien Much of high school and college football is opportunity and preparedness. There is no question most high school and college players coincidentally take a big leap forward in their on the field growth during their junior seasons. In San Juan Hills, California the opportunity came for quarterback Patrick O’Brien and was met by an […]
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Exclusive interview with USC commit Isaac Garcia For those of you unfamiliar with Washington high school football, one school has stood head and shoulders above the rest over the past 15 years, Bellevue High School. The Wolverines have dominated 3A competition winning 11 WIAA state titles since 2001 including six straight heading into the 2014 season. For those of […]
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Exclusive interview with Frank Martin We were able to catch up with Class of 2016 offensive tackle Frank Martin to get an update on his recruiting process. For those of you unfamiliar with Martin, he is a 6’6”, 300 pound, starting left tackle for Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California; for those outside of Southern California that […]
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Exclusive interview with Quinn Seau A self made football legend came from the seaside paradise of San Diego, California as a Class of 1988 recruit. The 6’4”, 250 pound, linebacker who would go on to be named a unanimous First-Team All-American at USC, be picked as the No. 5 overall selection in the 1990 NFL Draft, and play 20 […]
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Exclusive interview with Highland High School’s Jalen Logan Every football coach wants their players to take the field with intensity, fire, and passion. For Highland High School’s Jalen Logan that passion was a chip on his shoulder looking to prove the football world wrong, and he did just that. Tight coverage, pass breakups, and interceptions testified the 5’7”, 180 […]
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Exclusive interview with quarterback Josh Greaves More times than not football helps prepare young men for the trials and tribulations life has to offer day in and day out. On the football field a player can get beat, knocked on their can, or turn the ball over on any given play teaching one how to deal with failure and […]
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Long Beach, California’s Millikan High School has seen some rough times over the last few years on the gridiron. From 2010 to 2012 the Rams were 2-28 but a turnaround seems to be on the horizon thanks in-part to junior to-be quarterback Jordan Lawton. After Lawton won MVP honors at the Elite Football Network Exposure Camp in Los Angeles on […]
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Exclusive interview with running back Treshawn Garrett Coming off a 6-4 season, Highland High School running back Treshawn Garrett is hungry for another crack at opponents in California’s Golden League. The 5’11”, 175 pound, all purpose back had a breakout junior season rushing for 1,078 yards with 14 touchdowns posting an impressive 10.4 yard per carry average on the […]
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