Tallwood offensive tackle Theo “T.J.” Goosen has risen through the ranks somewhat quietly. Tallwood isn’t in the limelight every week like other Beach programs, but that hasn’t slowed Goosen’s recruitment. The 6-5 270 pounder has honed his game, and his classroom work, to a fine edge. The next few months will mark the end of his high school football career, and the start of something much bigger.
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With their NCAA penalties over, Hampton University head coach Donovan Rose is hoping for a fresh start. The prognosticators don’t expect big things from the Pirates. In the preseason polls, HU was picked 9th in the 11 team league. But with former Oscar Smith state champion quarterback J.J. Williamson expected to take over at quarterback, Coach Rose is hoping the Pirates can prove the naysayers wrong. “J.J. played sparingly as a freshman last year and he used to go in looking over his shoulder,” Rose said. ”
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With the move of Stony Brook University’s football program from the Big South Conference to the Colonial Athletic Association this fall, those remaining in the Big South, such as Liberty University, expect to benefit. There are four local players returning who saw playing time in 2012 for the Flames. Each, however, took a unique route after high school and before reaching Lynchburg.
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With the VHSL reclassification, Lafayette stands head and shoulders over a lot of teams. They’re playing a Bay Rivers District schedule, but as a Division 3 team that’s likely headed to the postseason, Andy Linn’s biggest concern has to be readying his team for November. No coach is going to admit that they’re looking ahead, but who could blame him.
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The Orange of Syracuse has long recruited Southeastern Virginia. However, via attrition, there are just two players from the area on this fall’s roster. Both are members of the Class of 2011 from Oscar F. Smith High School.
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Entering its 13th year of membership in the Colonial Athletic Association, the present could be the pinnacle of excitement for Towson University. Arriving at this point can show the bumps in the road endured. However, the 2013-2014 season is one of great hope for conference titles in football, basketball and baseball.
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Here at recruit757, we focus on Football, but we know many athletes play multiple sports and we don’t want to leave our baseball playing brothers in the dark. This Saturday at Harbor Park is your opportunity to measure your skill against the best in the region. That’s right, you’re competing at the home of the Tides, and putting yourself in the spotlight.
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Marlins fans, there’s a new team in town! The Virginia Beach favorite known for producing All-Americans and a first round draft pick, has new leadership. recruit757 got a chance to speak with the new coach about making his mark in Bayside history and adjusting his team with the loss of some powerful playmakers.
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Nathan Epstein of the WAVY/WVBT Sportswrap and I talked about the expectations for the coming season. Who’s on the rise? Who’s expected to finish on top? Who might surprise? Here’s some insight, and of course, you can check out the video interview for more.
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Green Run’s Shaun James came out of practically nowhere into prominence this offseason because of his build and his upside. James played well for last year’s 2-8 Stallions, and this year the team is poised to make a big leap forward with him at defensive end and new Head Coach Jeff McGowan at the helm. All that upside, and offseason camp performances, led to college offers for James. Shaun looked at his options, made a verbal commitment, and can now move on to focusing on the season.
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