by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Saturday’s NCAA Tournament coverage on CBS featured a conversation between the talking heads. We all know college basketball is famous for one-and-dones. Charles Barkley explained why senior led teams have strength, and why the players staying for the full college experience are getting the full benefit. “Teams that have juniors and…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’ve been doing homework on some of the best unlisted players in our database. It’s a 12-month a year job keeping up with the talent in The 757, and you can rest assured that there’s more to come! We aim to help every recruitable player in the region by boosting their…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 A four-year college starter is a bit unusual. Sure, some players will redshirt a season then see playing time, but Virginia’s Tra Nicholson has been a starter at cornerback for the Hoos since his first month of classes. His experience is valuable for a defense that looked lost at times without…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 As a member of the Western Branch Bruins Class of 2012, Eddie Hamilton had a few things to work out. Hamilton was a magnificent high school athlete, running track and not playing football because of schedule conflicts. He’s 6-5 and 230, long and lean. He came into the Gattaca program as…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The ODU Monarchs can’t get out of the way of talented local football players that want to stay at home and play. Kempsville Head Coach Jamaine Paddyfoot reports that one of his Chiefs has decided to keep it local and walk on with the Monarchs. Running back and linebacker Chris Robinson…
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In today’s Coaches Corner article, Princess Anne Football Head Coach Ray Gatlin shares his observations about the importance of off season training. Local football programs have varying plans to keep their athletes in shape in the off season, but one thing is standard. There is truly no down time in football. When you’re not training to get…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This is your opportunity to get the college one-day camp experience weeks before the college camp circuit fires up! recruit757 is dedicated to getting more college offers for the players of Southeastern Virginia. The recruit757 College Prep Showcase is designed to give high school football players a showcase without the repercussions…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re closing in on the Spring Evaluation period and colleges are lining up their Class of 2015 targets now. First Colonial linebacker Dom Floyd has James Madison taking a look, and the interest is mutual. “(FC Assistant) Coach Hines got a call and told me that JMU wants me to visit…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Recruiting has quieted down for our current seniors, but there’s still some uncommitted talent out there. For a couple of our Chesapeake schools, players are finalizing commitments. At Great Bridge, Coach Pete Gale has reported that linebacker Antwan White has committed to walk on at Norfolk State. Clifton and Ivery Walton…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Old Dominion picks up another fantastic walk on. Ocean Lakes running back Brandon Simmons literally carried the Dolphins in tight spots last season. He was the go to back, taking Ocean Lakes to an undefeated record until they fell in the playoffs in 2013. Simmons after fielding interest from schools such…
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