Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH by Lew Johnston, a…
by Andy Hilton, recruit804 It’s groundbreaking. Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Virginia slapped the VHSL with an anti-trust lawsuit, and the dispute was settled today behind closed doors. The end result is that LCA will join the VHSL competing as a fully fledged member. Per the VHSL press release: “The VHSL Executive Committee…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Class of 2015 quarterback Beau Morgan has found his college home. After making multiple college visits and reviewing multiple opportunities, Morgan has committed to Virginia State and their new head coach Byron Thweatt. Coach Thweatt came to the Trojans from the University of Richmond after Coach Latrell Scott took the head…
John Harbaugh issued this statement, epistle, or what have you, this week. It’s worth a read and it’s worth sharing. In a day and age where more parents are concerned about concussions and other injuries, and young boys are coddled more than disciplined, where does football really fit in? Does the game…
-by Keith Chisolm, recruit804.com This is 804 football at its best. When football impacts the lives of players, parents, coaches, and fans. For the last three years, the Chesterfield Falcons has had a special member of their team. Although Thomas Lipani is physically unable to participate in the daily grind of an entire football season,…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Norfolk State defensive back Aaron Chandler was assessed a late hit penalty on the offense’s opening drive during the Spartans annual intra-squad scrimmage. With his former high school coach Hank Sawyer in attendance, along with a host of family and friends, Chandler wanted to set the tone for the Spartans 2015…
by Keith Chisolm, recruit804.com After not making the playoffs two years ago, the Thomas Dale Knights stormed back to the post season this past year, eventually losing to the VHSL Division 6 South runner-up Colonial Forge. A large part of that resurgence was a focus on already tough defense led by junior linebacker Samuel Stark…
by Shedrick McCall, recruit804.com Rayshard Ashby stands 6’0 tall and weighs 220 pounds and is a sculpture of pure muscle and heart. He is the middle linebacker of the three times defending state D-5 champions LC Bird Skyhawk’s. He is a rock solid linebacker anchoring a rock solid defense. Year before last as a freshman…
by Keith Chisolm, recruit804.com I would like to take a few minutes to share with the recruit804.com fans. In December 2014, while many of the teams we represent were finishing their season and twelve teams were preparing for their championship, I suffered the tragic loss of my best friend for the last 21 years. My…
by Keith Chisolm, recruit804.com One of the 804’s hottest talents for 2016 gained another offer. VISAA Division II State Champions Trinity Episcopal School’s Trevion Armstrong gained another offer yesterday. The latest offer comes from the Mountaineers of Appalachian State. “I’m very excited that another coaching staff has extended me an opportunity to play football at…