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Monday, August 13, 2007
North Gwinnett scrimmage opponent in the news for murder
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A few rambles …
Heads up, North Gwinnett. The Bulldogs are scheduled to play a scrimmage against Prattville (Ala.) on Aug. 25.
On Monday, the Associated Press reported that three Prattville students and a Montgomery teenager have been charged with murder. According to reports, the altercation began with an argument over whether Wetumpka High School or Prattville has the better football team. UPDATE: The Montogomery Advertiser reported Tuesday that the shooting did not stem from an argument over football.
Buford’s Omar Hunter recently set a school record by bench pressing 415 pounds.
Hunter has his teammate T.J. Pridemore to thank. Without Hunter knowing, Pridemore slipped a couple of five pound weights onto the bar before the big fellow attempted the lift.
The news wasn’t all good for Hunter, though. A recent MRI revealed that the Notre Dame commitment has a slight tear in meniscus in his right knee.
Hunter doesn’t expect it to be an issue during the regular season.
Fifteen seniors in Gwinnett County have already verbally committed to Division I programs. Here’s a quick glance at 16 more that could be signing with D-I schools in February.
Buford linebacker T.J. Pridemore (6-2, 228) The most heavily recruited prospect in Gwinnett that has not picked a college has offers from Georgia Tech, Tennessee, South Carolina and West Virginia, among others. UPDATE: Pridmore’s a Yellow Jacket. He committed to Georgia Tech around 8:30 p.m., Monday. He said his phone didn’t quit ringing for nearly two hours afterwards. Congrats, T.J.
Buford linebacker Jay Tee Swanson (6-2, 195) Sometimes gets overshadowed by Pridemore, but Swanson will likely be playing Division I football next fall.
Buford fullback Tyler King (6-0, 246) An extremely physical player has spoken with South Florida, Georgia and Auburn, but is yet to receive an offer.
Central Gwinnett defensive lineman Dewayne Cherrington (6-4, 350) Has ideal size at a highly coveted position. Has received offers from Middle Tennessee State and New Mexico State.
Dacula offensive tackle Calvin Cantrell (6-3, 235) Cantrell combines with Houston commitment Ari Tatum to give coach Kevin Maloof the best pair of tackles he’s had at Dacula.
Grayson wide receiver Sean Adegbola (6-4, 187) A tall, speedy receiver that hasn’t accumulated a lot of stats in Grayson’s wing-T offense, but his attributes have garnered an offer from I-AA Presbyterian College and interest from Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State, among others.
Norcross linebacker Dion DuBose (6-1, 235) Middle Tennessee is his only D-I offer, but several SEC and ACC schools are interested in this playmaking linebacker.
Norcross safety Tyler Maloof (6-1, 180) The coach’s son is an exceptional athlete and a dynamic punt returner. Offers from Vanderbilt and East Carolina could be forthcoming.
North Gwinnett offensive lineman Clint Duggan (6-3, 265) Duggan already has offers from Central Florida, Alabama-Birmingham, Middle Tennessee and Air Force, but is holding out on making a decision to allow heavyweights like Arkansas and Louisville to come on board.
North Gwinnett defensive back Marquese Quilles (5-11, 165) A solid cover corner, who has been flying under the radar, has received recent attention from Memphis, Syracuse and Virginia.
North Gwinnett defensive tackle Steve Buffington (6-4, 285) Clemson noticed him at offseason camp and projects him as an offensive lineman on the next level. Middle Tennessee and UAB are also interested.
North Gwinnett linebacker Eloka Anyaorah (6-0, 205) His 112 tackles and eight sacks as a junior caught the eyes of Clemson, Duke, Maryland, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest, among others.
Peachtree Ridge offensive lineman Edixon Pino (6-2, 281) A versatile lineman who played center last season, Pino moves to tackle this year. He’s drawn interest from Illinois and Ohio University.
Shiloh quarterback Ira Johnson (6-2, 170) Johnson is being recruited as an athlete by Auburn, Miami (OH) and Western Kentucky, among others.
Shiloh offensive lineman Evan Black (6-5, 245) Navy and Air Force have expressed interest in Black, who will play both ways for Shiloh.
South Gwinnett fullback/linebacker Chris Doster (6-1, 217) He’ll be a leader on both sides of the ball for the Comets and has received interest from Auburn, Boston College, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana and Louisville.
Who am I missing?
Sidenote: I talked to Parkview coach Cecil Flowe Monday, asking him if he had any players that he felt were on the verge of receiving offers or may pick up some during the season. Flowe’s response: “Not any that I’m going to talk about.”
I’m not sure whether that means he’s thin on talent over there, or he’s just playing coy with what he’s got. Since the coach won’t tell me, does anyone know if Parkview has any D-I recruits?
Stay cool out there … David P.
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