by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The ODU Football program opened Spring Practices on Saturday, and several high school players in attendance had just landed a scholarship offer from Head Coach Bobby Wilder. The Monarchs coaching staff is already rolling out offers to players in the Class of 2015 and 2016 as they take their “Aim High”…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Virginia Tech has a string of recruiting success at Oscar Smith to keep intact. J.C. Coleman joined the Hokies from the 2012 recruiting class. Tech struck gold again when landing wide receiver Jaylen Bradshaw out of the 2014 class. Now they have their sights set on a rising junior defensive back…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Some players take a few weeks after National Signing Day to work out their college commitments. After all, signing day is the first day you can sign, not the only day you can sign. Cox safety Chris Ruediger made his choice over the weekend. Ruediger was a solid presence defensively for…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 College football programs are starting up Spring Ball. Junior Days are firing up. Yes, football doesn’t rest, and neither do we. It was a big weekend for local recruits as local players visited colleges in and outside the region. Some are seniors trying to nail down their college destination. Many are…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It should be no surprise that Bobby Wilder had his Monarchs working on the hurry-up offense on the first day of Spring Practice. After all, that offense, driven by rising senior quarterback Taylor Heinicke, has become a trademark for ODU’s scoring machine. An 80-20 loss to North Carolina to close out…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 What high school wouldn’t love to have a $60 million stadium to play in? In football crazy Texas, Allen High School just outside of Dallas built a brand new stadium in 2012. Now, that stadium is shut down until further notice. The 18,000 seat stadium is a Taj Mahal for high school…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hickory High School tight end Richard Burney stands out. Yes, he’s mild mannered. He’s quiet. Sitting in a classroom, you might not notice him. On a football field, it’s another story. At 6-4 and 231 pounds, it’s hard to hide. Burney has the look of an athlete. He passes the “eye…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Just months after an undefeated season and a VISAA Division III State Championship, the Bishop Sullivan Crusaders Football team has a new head coach. Athletic Director Corey Mistretta has announced the promotion of interim head coach Patrick Cavallario. The interim title has been removed from Cavallario’s title. Cavallario was an assistant…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Princess Anne High School linebacker Nate Faber isn’t a blue chip prospect. That’s why the junior has to work hard, on and off the field, to put himself in position to be recruited for college football. For Nate, this spring is crucial. He’s hitting the books hard, weightlifting, cross-training, setting up…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Salem athlete David Davis has arrived. The receiver who posted 467 yards and 6 touchdowns on 31 catches last fall now has his first college scholarship offer. Oh by the way, Davis also starred on the Salem defense that famously shut down many teams last year. The 6-2 195 pound Davis…
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