by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Five years passes by in the blink of an eye. For former Bruton running back Lorenzo Taliaferro, high school offered some of the best days of his life. He’s been on a roller coaster ride ever since, and now he’s eying a new high. Back in 2009, Taliaferro rushed for 1,678…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Over the last few weeks, rumors have been flying across the interwebs about a much anticipated season opening matchup between Oscar Smith and Ocean Lakes. In the 2013 season, it was hoped that the Tigers and Dolphins would meet in the playoffs.  That didn’t happen. Ocean Lakes fell in a surprise…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 Scholarship Workshop is back again! Our next big event is Tuesday, April 22 at Tidewater Performance on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. You won’t want to miss it. If you’re a high school football player who’s serious about getting recruited to play football in college, you’ll want…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Old Dominon’s coaching staff knows how to find talent in The 757.  Just months from coming off an All-Conference season that featured a deep playoff run, King’s Fork defensive back Kane Miskel has picked up his first offer from none other than the Monarchs. Miskel has been putting in the off-season…
Detailsby Andy Hilton, recruit757 Norfolk Christian lineman Michael Carney is so big, it’s hard to miss him.  In the case of his recruitment, it’s easy to see a lot of scholarship offers in his future.  Even as a 6-3 290 pound freshman, Carney was getting a lot of attention.  Now as a 6-5 300+ pound…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The ODU Football program is on a roll.  For the second time in three days, the Monarchs coaching staff has gotten a local commitment from the Class of 2015. Assistant coach Zohn Burden has done well tapping into the schools in Virginia Beach, and he’s landed another defensive back after reeling…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Norview wide receiver De’shawn Brown (JR WR/SS 6-1 175) was one of a few dozen high school athletes in attendance at the ODU Spring Game on Saturday. For many, it was the first time visiting the campus. Even though Brown lives in Norfolk, he admitted that he hasn’t seen the campus…
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by Scott Cochran, recruit757 It was July 29, 2011 when Kirk Cousins, then a senior quarterback for the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten football conference, took the podium to deliver the Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon Speech. “Privilege” was a word spoken often in the eight-minute long speech. Cousins talked about how fortunate he…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s a scheduling error that’s been corrected. The NUC scheduled for this Sunday at Bethel High School in Newport News has been moved to Saturday. Sunday is Easter after all, and the change will allow athletes, coaches, and their families to participate in Easter traditions. If you’re not registered yet, the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The spring practice sessions are over for the Football Monarchs, and athletic director Wood Selig can brag that this year has been their biggest yet. Several thousand fans were in the stands on Saturday, no attendance number was announced, but the east side of S.B. Ballard Stadium was mostly filled on…
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