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Injury didn't deter Lakota West star Kyle Meadows
College offers are multiplying
Apr. 28, 2012
Written by
Adam Kiefaber
WestChesterBuzz.com

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It was January of 2010 when one of the nation?s top recruits, Lakota West senior linebacker Jordan Hicks, decided that he was going to continue his football career at the University of Texas.

At that time, fellow Lakota West student Kyle Meadows was just a freshman and expecting to play junior varsity football the following fall.

Lakota West head coach Larry Cox had different plans.

That season, Cox put Meadows on varsity and told the sophomore that he could be the next Jordan Hicks.

?When he was a young kid, as a sophomore, it was baptism under fire,? Cox said. ?He had to go out there and play ? and I felt that he had a chance to be pretty good.

?But, we really had big ideas for him going into his junior year.?

Armed with experience, athletic ability and size, Meadows was eager to prove himself as an elite high school offensive tackle in 2011.

However, after playing in only three games, the 6-foot-5, 295-pound junior suffered a season-ending injury that jeopardized his football career.

?I literally cried. I thought all of it was gone,? Meadows said of his chances to play in college after he broke his fibula and tore ligaments in his ankle.

?But coach (Cox) talked to me and said that I couldn?t worry about it. He said that all I had to do was get better and keep working.?

With one of his legs in a cast, Meadows worked on his upper body. Then, after surgery, it quickly healed and Meadows was back playing basketball for the Firebirds by January.

Prior to a basketball game on Jan. 24, while eating his pregame meal on the bleachers, Cox told Meadows that he received scholarship offers to play football at the University of Louisville and Youngstown State University.

Those two offers quickly became the first of many. In the next three months, Meadows added offers from Florida State, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Kentucky, Purdue, Ohio, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Akron, Illinois, West Virginia and Northern Illinois.

?Good athletes come pretty frequently. What separates the great ones is the character they possess,? Cox said. ?Kyle is a good kid and he does the right things. He is respectful and very coachable.?

More offers are likely to come, but right now the coveted left tackle really likes FSU.

?I am real close to Florida State,? Meadows said. ?That is where I want to be right now, but I am still listening to all schools.?

Meadows was won over when he visited the school for two days during his spring break.

?It felt like Lakota West down south,? Meadows said of Florida State. ?They make you feel at home. The southern hospitality was terrific. I loved it down there.?

Florida State wasn?t his only visit. The lineman also visited Georgia, Cincinnati and took in last weekend?s spring game at Ohio State.

?I would have never imagined that I would be in this spot right now,? Meadows said. ?When I first met coach Cox, he told me that I was going to be the next Jordan Hicks. I didn?t believe him, but now I am here.?
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Scout $ - FSNextTV: Kyle Meadows

5/7

By Scott.....Recaps his performance at camp & says he's back to 100% after surgery. Up to 20 offers, while also hearing from Ohio State, Tennessee & Georgia. Plans on camping at Ohio State. Would like to make a decision after his season & wants to major in mechanical engineering.
 
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With Coverdale committing to Northwestern, I wonder what that means for Meadows. As in, it seemed as if one of those 2 might land an offer this weekend. Coverdale's sudden commitment to Northwestern likely means he heard from the staff that he wasn't going to get an offer.
 
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OSU offer could change Meadows' list
June, 11, 2012
By Brad Bournival | ESPN.com

Lists are meant to change, especially in the case of three-star offensive tackle Kyle Meadows (West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West).

Meadows worked out at the Senior Advanced Camp at Ohio State on Sunday and was told an offer could be coming this week.

If that happens, there?s a good chance he will alter his top three.

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The Recruiting Trail
Lakota West offensive lineman Kyle Meadows visiting West Virginia today

06/18/12
Written by mdyer

Lakota West senior OL Kyle Meadows is visiting West Virginia today, according to Lakota West coach Larry Cox.

Meadows, who is listed at 6 feet 5 and 275 pounds, has had offers from Louisville, Ohio University, Youngstown State, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Akron, Illinois, West Virginia, Northern Illinois, Florida State, Purdue, North Carolina State, Kentucky and Kansas.

Meadows also plans to visit Kentucky this month, according to Cox. Tennessee is also showing interest.

Meadows has visited Illinois and Indiana this summer and has camped at Ohio State. Cox said Ohio State really liked Meadows.

Cox said Meadows is taking his time with his decision and not in any rush to commit.

?He is doing his due diligence,? Cox said. ??He wants to do his home work and do it the right way.?
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Enquirer - Ohio State interested in Lakota West offensive lineman Kyle Meadows

6/29

Lakota West senior offensive lineman Kyle Meadows is still considering his offers though he could decide before the season, Lakota West coach Larry Cox said earlier today.

Meadows, who is 6 feet 5 and 275 pounds, has had several offers during the recruiting process and really likes schools that include Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia as a few examples.

Meadows has had offers from Louisville, Ohio University, Youngstown State, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Akron, Illinois, West Virginia, Northern Illinois, Florida State, Purdue, North Carolina State, Kentucky and Kansas.

Cox said Meadows is taking the time with the process and could take three finalists into the season and make his official visits. Cox said Ohio State is still ?extremely interested in him.?

Meadows is also being considered for the Under Armour All-America Game, Cox said.
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Rivals - Meadows considers three opportunities

12/7

West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West offensive tackle Kyle Meadows is one of the top, uncommitted prospects in the Midwest. His recruitment has been stop-and-go since last spring, but he already has one official visit in and is looking at setting up a couple more.

The 6-foot-5, 270-pound Meadows has received offers from more than 20 schools during the course of his recruitment, but his first official visit went to a school that had not officially offered. Oklahoma coaches invited him down to Norman after seeing early senior season film.
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