Grassfield OL Seth Harrell (Photo: Danny Haymond/recruit757) Track Shorts: Indoor Season 2017 Highlights by Jim McGrath, UltimateRecruit This year’s first edition of Track Shorts takes a glimpse at some of the top Virginia gridiron stars and examines how they are performing on the track and in the field. Many of the premier sprinters, hurdlers, jumpers…
What’s the point of giving stars and ranking recruiting classes? by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Every year, we go through a cycle of players being graded by national services. Enthusiastic college football fans get excited over the haul of prospects their school gets in each recruiting class, and recruiting classes are compared, school vs. school. You’d…
Devon Hunter announces his commitment to VT (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) The Hokies land a prized recruit in Devon Hunter by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This night was practically four years in the making. As a freshman, Devon Hunter was a standout for the Indian River Braves. Hunter returned kicks and punts, played defensive back, played a…
Down to six schools, Devon Hunter ready to announce by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The college hunt is almost over for Indian River senior Devon Hunter (SR WR/DB 6-1 215). He’s been a hot prospect since his freshman year and he’s taken his time to mull his options and enjoy his recruitment. Tonight, Hunter will make…
Hank Sawyer and Roman Bond (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Roman Bond decides to stay close to home by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lake Taylor lineman Roman Bond was the glue that held the Titan defensive line together, along with Notre Dame bound lineman Darnell Ewell. While Ewell was nationally known early on, Roman Bond (SR DT 6-2…
Ocean Lakes at Virginia Tech (Courtesy Photo) A pod of Dolphins visited Virginia Tech last weekend by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s the time of year for colleges to host Junior Day events. These weekend recruiting events give student-athletes a chance to get the college experience, meet the coaches and visit the football facilities at the…
Lafayette LB Tristen Packer (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Lafayette LB Tristen Packer picks up his sixth offer by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 At this point, anything positive revolving around Lafayette linebacker Tristen Packer is well deserved. With the introduction of the new year came the welcoming of Packer’s fifth offer. The University of Charleston had been in…
Coach Chris Fraser (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Maury High School needs a new head coach as Chris Fraser departs by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For head coach Chris Fraser, it’s been a good run at Maury. Coach Fraser arrived at Maury High School in 2011 after coaching stints at Charlottesville and Smithfield High Schools. In his six…
James Madison Head Coach Mike Houston (Photo by Andy Hilton/recruit757) Winning has benefits for Mike Houston by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Thursday, James Madison Univerity Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced the signing of a restructured contract for coach Mike Houston. Winning 14 out of 15 games, beating every FCS opponent and winning the National…
Windsor High School Daniel Soderholm, left, and Tyler R. Mosley (Courtesy of Windsor HS) Tyler Mosley takes coaching position at Windsor by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Tyler Mosley, a former Maury and Phoebus assistant coach with ties to Suffolk, has taken the head coaching position for football at Windsor High School. Former head coach Chuck Parrish…