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DEL.ICIO.USNorth 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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By Anonymous
August 14, 2007 1:50 AM | Link to this
Its just repotred that the shooting had nothing to do with football.
By BigPerm
August 14, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this
Anonymous…can you divulge who the shooter was?
By David P.
August 14, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this
Big Perm … four teenagers—three from Prattville, one from Montgomery—are charged in the shooting. Evidently, the argument started because some girls complimented the Prattville boys’ dreadlocks. I guess I can see how that can happen … What is the world coming to? Here’s the link to the story: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070814/NEWS/708140327/1001
By baloney
August 14, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this
Dave, can you give us any info from some of the other teams in Region 7aaaaa? Mainly interested in South Forsyth. I think they have a few kids that have received lots of interest. How bout some pub from your site?
By David P.
August 14, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this
Baloney … I’m on it and will post my findings in the upcoming days. Who are some of the kids I should inquire about?
By baloney
August 14, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this
They have 2 DB’s that are very solid,(Rob Patton, and Tyler Grant) a LB/TE (Tyler Smith)a DL (Evan Downton)has been getting interest.The QB is a junior but barring injury will get looks next year. All the kids mentioned have good size,strength and speed.Thanks for your reply(sometimes teams/players get overlooked)
By black
August 14, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this
there are other teams besides gwinnett county teams. This is the AJC right.
By David P.
August 14, 2007 11:33 PM | Link to this
Black … I know am Gwinnett heavy, but that’s my beat. So those are the teams I’m around. That said I’d be more than happy to find out what I can about any team you’re interested in. Seriously, ask me something. If I don’t know it—an often occurrence—I’ll do my best to find out.
By Dman
August 15, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this
DavidP I know you cover Gwinnett but can you cover a little of Dekalb. Cental Gwinnett plays a scrimmage on the 24th against the New and Improved Druid Hills program. They have a second year coach that features a 245 pound senior fullback (#24 Leon Williams) that rushed for 1500 yards as a sophmore and a mature tailback (#22 Desmond Towns) that has been invited to the Florida Gators running backs camp the last two years. He runs a Legit 4.46 in the 40.
By Dman
August 15, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this
DavidP I know you cover Gwinnett but can you cover a little of Dekalb. Cental Gwinnett plays a scrimmage on the 24th against the New and Improved Druid Hills program. They have a second year coach that features a 245 pound senior fullback (#24 Leon Williams) that rushed for 1500 yards as a sophmore and a mature tailback (#22 Desmond Towns) that has been invited to the Florida Gators running backs camp the last two years. He runs a Legit 4.46 in the 40.
By David P.
August 15, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this
Dman … I’ll find out what I can about Druid Hills ASAP.
Check back in the next couple days …
By Parkview 's New Recruits
August 16, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this
RE: Flowe’s response: “Not any that I’m going to talk about.”
The Parkview recruiting season never ends….they are just having problem locating new homes for their recruits.
By StevenH
August 17, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this
Having seen Clint Duggan I hope he does wait too long, he does not the size and body that the big BCS like, I hope he visits the schools which offered him and commits bc the grass is not always greener.
By Karl
August 22, 2007 3:02 AM | Link to this
David it is Karl from Tuesday at NG’s practice. I sent you an e-mail but it came back if you have access to my e-mail through this response just send the link to this address.