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DEL.ICIO.USFirst-year Lovejoy player Allen headed to Virginia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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In an era filled with junior commitments, Lovejoy defensive end Tory Allen managed to buck that trend.
The 6-foot-6, 210-pound Allen strapped on a chinstrap for the first time in his high school career in spring practice near the end of his junior season.
Allen’s senior campaign was enough to catch the interest of programs such as North Carolina, Mississippi State and Virginia.
On Tuesday, he committed to the Cavaliers.
“Tory is a real special athlete,” Lovejoy coach Al Hughes said. “He plays basketball and is a kid who can jump out of the gym.
“But he got to his senior year, looked around and didn’t see too many 6-foot-6 forwards or centers getting basketball scholarships.”
Despite playing just one special at Lovejoy, Allen made a quick impression on his coach.
“Five Division I defensive ends have come through here and he’s probably better than all of them,” Hughes said.
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By BigorangeV
February 8, 2008 1:13 AM | Link to this
Welcome to UVa, Tory. Looking forward to seeing you on the field.
By Orange V
February 8, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this
Welcome to UVa, Tory. Wishing you the best in school and on the field for the hoos!