by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here’s good news for college athletes. Playing college sports could help you land a better job than your non-athletic peers after graduation. A study of athletic marketability from the perspective of employers presented from research at UNC-Chapel Hill found that college athletes were highly desirable in the eyes of hiring bosses. …
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Old Dominion Monarchs Football team keeps picking up local talent. The rise to C-USA and an increase in scholarships hasn’t mattered much. There still isn’t enough supply to meet the demand for football players wanting to play at ODU. Princess Anne corner back and wide receiver Jordan Glover has decided…
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by Andy Hilton/recruit757 Sophomore corner back Robbie Robinson of Phoebus (SO DB 5-10 160) is not lacking for college interest. He’s picked up three new offers in the past week, including an unexpected scholarship offer on Wednesday from a college that NEVER recruits Virginia. It goes to show how far some college coaches will go…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Oscar Smith defensive end Josh Sweat and Salem defensive end Trevon Hill are attracting a lot of college attention. They’re the concensus #1 and #2 prospects in the region on the defensive line, and quite possibly hold the same positions overall in the 2015 class. Both prospects are piling up offers…
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Last night’s Game Plan: Scholarship Workshop was a great time to cover some of the questions related to parenting a prospective college athlete. Here, Scott addresses some of the ways to keep your views in proper perspective as you’re raising a “soon to be” adult. by Scott Cochrane, recruit757 It’s natural for parents to want…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here’s the biggest prospect you’ve probably never heard of…. Eric Crosby punted for Ocean Lakes last fall. The problem for Eric was that there was a logjam at so many positions. Was he better than Derrick Nnadi at defensive tackle? Better than Jahvoni Simmons at middle linebacker? Better than any of…
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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy head coach Lew Johnston is a great source of inspiration. In this installment of the Coaches Corner, he’s speaking to fellow coaches, but he could just as well be speaking to any of us. We have to remember that persisting through tough times is what makes us stronger. There are a ton of…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Landstown defensive back Tyriuq Trotman has been a busy guy this month. There’s been a camp or college stop every weekend so far, and he’s gotten some quality time in with both William and Mary and Hampton University. Trotman is coming into his senior season, so there’s no time like the…
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by Waltron Moody, recruit757 Warwick Raiders Football is set for the start of a new era. Corey Hairston is taking over as head coach, and that means there are signs of promise for Warwick Raider fans. Hairston last coached high school football at Menchville in 2013. The Monarchs went 1-9 winning their only game against…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The recruit757 Scholarship Workshop is back again! Our next big event is Tuesday, April 22 at Tidewater Performance on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. You won’t want to miss it. If you’re a high school football player who’s serious about getting recruited to play football in college, you’ll want…
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