by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 In his first two seasons with the L.C. Bird football program, linebacker Rayshard Ashby has been a part of a dominant defensive unit that has become the calling card for the Skyhawks. Until now, the sophomore had yet to receive a scholarship offer despite collecting 141 tackles in the Skyhawks 4-3…
by Andy Hilton, recruit804 Every year, I hear the same outcry from “under the radar” high school football players and their parents alike. How do I get ranked? It’s a question that begs a different question. What is your goal? There’s a disconnect in the football community. In today’s world of instant internet exposure, immediate…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been debated before. Other sports have an early signing day, including college basketball. Why not college football? A vote is scheduled next week that could make that a reality. Currently, a football player makes his decision and wants to end his recruitment. That could happen in his junior year, over…
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…