Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA One season does not make a career or vault a high school player to five-star status but it certainly can foreshadow coming events. If Taj Gregory’s first season playing Texas varsity football is a sign of what we can expect from him, the amazing is possible. Gregory transferred from Manvel High School between his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA High praise can be a motivational tool for a player before stepping out onto the field, but all of the pat on the butts and big talk is nothing without follow through from said player. Before Rafiti Ghirmai even stepped foot on the field for Wakeland High School’s varsity squad there were big expectations […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA American Heritage was not just the high school team to beat in the state of Florida in 2016 but proved to be a monster against out of state competition downing Georgia powerhouse Colquitt County and New Jersey stalwart Don Bosco Prep on the way to a 14-0 season. The Patriots were loaded with talent […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All of the pats on the back from friends, family, and coaches to a football player helps motivate individuals going forward, but the ultimate acknowledgement for a high school football player knowing that all is on track towards success is a scholarship offer. Duarte High School’s super sophomore Martin Keeley has received the ultimate […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Cornerback Damien Crawford has been a leader on the defensive side of the ball for the Giants for the last three seasons. In 2016, Crawford finished with 24 total tackles and eight pass break-ups. Another key stat for the 6-3, 188 pound, corner was that only 3-of-15 passes that were thrown in his direction were completed. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Horned Frogs got their first verbal commitment out of Florida on Thursday when three-star defensive tackle George Ellis pledged to TCU. TCU jumped Ellis after the 6-2, 290 pound, tackle helped the Patriots to a 14-0 record in 2016 claiming a 5A state title in a 35-33 win over Ponte Vedra. Ellis was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting cycle for any football player be it at the high school or junior college level can be extremely frustrating and difficult. One of the oft overlooked areas of the game with an even narrower window of finding a landing spot is for special teams players making every moment count regardless of on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA While a lot of high school and junior college players across the country are hitting the panic button on the recruiting trail, one junior college player is fielding interests knowing he still has another year of ball left before he has to make that life changing decision. Roderick Woods has made the rounds at […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Jalen Ned is one of the best high school basketball players in the class of 2020, however the phenomenal freshman does not only excel on the court but also on the football field. This season Ned spent time at both sides of the ball at the varsity and junior varsity level. In all the action […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA TCU added their highest rated player to date to their 2017 recruiting class on Thursday with the commitment of Texas wide receiver Jalen Reagor. Landing Reagor was a big boost for the Horned Frogs recruiting class while taking one away from Big 12 foe Oklahoma. There is no denying Reagor’s talents on the gridiron. […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charllie_cds3 Last season West Monroe High School had a great season as the Rebels finished 11-1 but suffered a heartbreaking upset in the second round of the playoffs to Ponchatoula (28-21). One key to their success in 2015 was the play of their lockdown defense which only gave up 15.5 points a game on average. In […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Horned Frogs added another versatile piece to their 2017 class on Monday when Louisiana talent Garret Wallow committed to TCU. Gallow helped John Curtis to an 8-3 mark against 5A talent in 2015 with 72 tackles, 61 solo, six tackles for a loss, one sack, and five passes defended. The 6-2, 207 pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All the great ones do it, and it continues to mystify coaches, friends, family, and fans alike. The really good players make any given sport look like a simple game. On the gridiron, a simple play turned to magic could be a juke move by a running back, a grass stain given by a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A storm has been brewing in southwest Arkansas for a couple of years. Much like a typical fall thunderstorm in the south, certain key elements have to come together in a kinetic ball of energy ready to unleash a unique mixture of sight and sound for all to see. As luck would have it, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: HogManInLA Horned Frogs fans can breathe a little easier of late with all the great recruiting success TCU has had. Since late May, TCU has added seven of their eight commits pulling three-star defensive end Dennis Collins out of Louisiana on Monday. Collins has been a true end in West Monroe’s 3-4 defense over the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA TCU stayed in-state on Wednesday adding Henderson High School teammates Lakendrick Van Zandt and Trestan Ebner to their 2017 recruiting class. The duo has helped the Lions win 18 games over the past two seasons taking on Texas 4A competition. Van Zandt had 51 tackles, nine pass breakups, and three interceptions taking one back […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The loss of two starting quarterbacks at the end of the 2015 season has put an early emphasis on restocking the proverbial shelf at Texas A&M. The Aggies already had 4-star Bishop Gorman quarterback Tate Martell committed and added Roshauud Paul on Saturday. Paul landed squarely on the recruiting map as a sophomore passing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA TCU’s 2016 recruiting class continued to roll on Wednesday landing highly regarded George Ranch High School running back Darius Anderson. The last two seasons for Anderson have been a blur on the field seeing the 5’10.5, 195 pound, back run for 1,861 yards with 14 touchdowns as a junior and 2,274 yards with 30 […]
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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 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 McDonogh 35 High School made a drastic improvement on the field in 2015. The Roneagles jumped from a 4-8 team a year ago to 11-3 in 2015 making a run into the third round of the Louisiana high school playoffs before falling 27-26 to Easton. The Roneagles are loaded with talent like defensive tackle […]
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