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DEL.ICIO.USBeen to Wesleyan practice, headed to Buford
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Hey … checked out Wesleyan briefly today. They just look so small compared to the GACs and Bufords of the AA world.
Speaking of GAC, I sure haven’t heard much out of the Spartans’ camp. Anyone know if they’re going to be any good?
Back to Wesleyan … second-year coach Franklin Pridge expects to still be playing on Thanksgiving. That seems like pretty lofty expectations, but I like to hear a coach setting the bar high. Plus, Pridgen has 15 starters back from a team that put a major scare in a first-round loss to Calhoun last season.
I’m headed to Buford for practice Wednesday afternoon. I want to check out the following:
•How Notre Dame-commitment Omar Hunter looks, after breaking his leg in the spring.
•Can the offense, behind quarterback Twoey Hosch, move the ball through the air?
•How comfortable new running back Alex Hunt, a Duluth transfer and Indiana commitment, looks in coach Jess Simpson’s system.
•How hard fullback/defensive end Tyler King really hits. I’ve been told he’s actually cracked a few helmets.
•How the Wolves would stack up against 5A competition.
I’ll post my thoughts on those subjects Thursday. If you want me to find something out about Buford, feel free to post a question before noon tomorrow and I’ll do what I can.
Later … David P.
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By BigPerm
August 8, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this
I heard Buford had a 6’ 7” receiver, what can you find out about him?
By Dacula
August 8, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this
what are bufords recruiting secrets and how do they sleep at night stealing kids from other schools? what ever happened to playing with your friends you grew up with and playing for your community? shame on you buford. you’re just a bunch of cheaters who beat up on AA competition.
By baloney
August 9, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
Dave are you planning on touring any of the region 7 aaaaa teams (other than the Gwinnett schools?)The 3 Forsyth schools ar kind of stuck out there between North Fulton and Gwinnett.I think South Forsyth actually has a few players that are pretty solid.