by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Former Granby High School star Bobby Rome is looking to bring American-style football to college campuses across Russia. The USSR held the country’s first football games in 1986. Throughout the years, economic hardships have weakened the sport’s presence in the country. It wasn’t until American imports like Rome entered the country’s…
Details
by Tim Reynolds, AP Sports MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Georgia Tech is all about the run. Mississippi State is all about stopping the run. That’s the matchup that will likely decide who wins the Orange Bowl on Wednesday night, when the Yellow Jackets (10-3) take on the Bulldogs (10-2) in an absolute clash of…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 There are very few Class 1A schools in The 757. Even with that in consideration, it’s a mild shock that our region only placed three players on the All-State teams. Sussex Central, Surry County, Franklin, Chincoteague and Northampton reside in Conference 41 and in the 757. Sussex Central went 7-4…
Details
by Nathan Epstein, WAVY-TV 10 (a special contribution to recruit757) PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – LaKendrick Ross, whose inspirational story gained some national attention, will continue his NFL journey much closer to home. On Monday afternoon, the big 6-foot-5, 360-pound Portsmouth native signed a 2-year contract to play for the Washington Redskins. “I’m very excited,” said Ross…
Details
by Kyle Hightower, AP Sports ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Cole Stoudt has had several moments during the 2014 season he tried hard to forget. The senior ended his career with a performance worth savoring. Stoudt threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and 18th-ranked Clemson routed Oklahoma 40-6 in the Russell Athletic…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Uncommitted High School Seniors should stop what they’re doing and register today. Through December 31, the invitation is open for you to register to compete in front of dozens of college coaches who are looking to offer college scholarships. Division I FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Prep School coaches…
Details
by Steve Megargee, AP Sports MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score Monday, and Texas A&M erased an early 10-point deficit to defeat West Virginia 45-37 in the Liberty Bowl. Allen went 22 of 35 for 294 yards, and Malcome Kennedy caught two of the scores.…
Details
by Paul Newberry, AP Sports NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cardale Jones strolled into the hotel ballroom as if he owned the place. Decked out in a gray Ohio State sweatsuit, he took a seat on the podium and smoothly answered every question that came his way, throwing in a charming smile here, a well-timed quip…
Details
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 The resurrection of Woodrow Wilson’s football program may have been the surprise story of the 2014 season. The Presidents, led by all-conference running back Jamonte Williams finished 3-7 just out of the 4A South playoff contention. Interim head coach Ronnie Ratliff took over a team that had lost 36 football games…
Details
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Bishop Sullivan’s high production running back has finally landed his first college offer. Kevin Hicks (SR RB 5-10 200) had 143 carries for 1583 yards and 24 touchdowns in the regular season this year, giving him an average of over 11 yards per carry. Normally, that kind of high value…
Details
