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DEL.ICIO.USPeachtree Ridge QB says yes to Air Force
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 01/24/08
Air Force coaches liked how Asher Clark ran Peachtree Ridge’s offense, which is similar in some aspects to the Falcons’ spread option.
They believe he’ll make a smooth transition to quarterback at Air Force.
Clark, who committed earlier this month, is one of four Lions who will sign with D-I programs on Feb. 6. Peachtree Ridge coach Bill Ballard said Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun was impressed with Clark’s ability to absorb a new system and excel in it. Clark had transferred from Duluth after his junior year, as Ballard was taking over at Peachtree Ridge.
“We run the option and kind of a spread package out of the gun, and he was able to come in and pick all that up in one year,” Ballard said of Clark, who carries a 3.92 GPA. “[Calhoun] was impressed with how much he was able to do in one year. They run something similar to what we do, so it’s a good fit.”
Clark also was recruited by Navy, VMI, Bucknell and Ivy League schools.
“I chose Air Force because of the opportunities you have with a degree from Air Force,” he said Wednesday. “It’s a football program on the rise, and I really like the coaches.”
Led by Wesleyan grad Chad Hall, a record-setting running back, Air Force went 9-4 and played in the Armed Forces Bowl. Quarterback Shaun Carney is graduating, meaning Clark can compete for playing time immediately.
Clark helped the Lions to an 8-4 season that ended in the second round of the state playoffs. A 5-8, 180-pounder, Clark proved to be an explosive dual threat. In the 35-28 playoff win at North Cobb, for example, he ran for 79 yards and completed 9-of-12 throws for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
“At the beginning of the season, I didn’t expect it to go as well as it did,” Clark said. “It was just a good move for me and my family, coming over to Peachtree Ridge. It turned out well.”
In addition to Clark, cornerback Derrick Bryant will sign with LSU, cornerback Brandon Sanders with Ole Miss and running back Brandon Davis with Central Florida. Offensive tackle Edixon Pino will play at Georgia Military College, according to Ballard.
Comments
By BullDawg Rick
January 24, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
Congrats & Good Luck to Mr. Clark..
Fly High in the USAF!!!