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DT Adolphus "Diesel" Washington (Official Thread)

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Basketball State titles winners

just watched the state title game and I've never seen such, a huge difference talent wise between the top two teams playing for the championship. It looked like a high school team playing a junior high school and Washington reminds me of a Ricky Dudley with his athletics and wow can he jump and run for his size 6 6 240. He had a tip in dunk jumping from between the basket and free throw line that almost broke the rim off. He's a great shooter too with his 3's. Stanford looks like another T. Owens/NFL type of athlete but, so did about 5 others on that team. I can't remember seeing such, a great athletic team and I'm even talking about Lebrons ST .V team here in Akron which, I followed all the time..

Washington must have the same GENES of Mario Williams , Ricky Dudley and Lawrence Taylor. :biggrin:

I want this kid bad and he already has a great beard so he might be 30ish lol
 
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stowfan;1899817; said:
From watching some of the championship game, I'm having trouble believing Adolphus is a better football player than a basketball player. Less than four minutes into the game, he had already hit two three point shots from the top of the arc. No doubt in my little mind he could help the Buckeye basketball team.

I also have to comment, Adolphus is one really mature young man. Not only does he have an NBA ready body, he sports a very dense full beard. He could pass himself off as Baron Davis' big brother.
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great statement and thats what I mean . He's a great athlete and he's built like an NFL PLAYER ALREADY and he's only a junior. His basketball team has great athletics and for him to be noticed and stands out like he does is nuts.
 
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The 6-foot-4, 251-pound Under Armour All-American says Michigan, Ohio State, Kentucky, Alabama and Miami have made the top five.

"I like Ohio State because of the tradition and I'm from here and I just love the program," Washington added.
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Taft coach Mike Martin said DE Adolphus Washington and WR Dwayne Stanford both have a top 10 college list in their mind.
Martin said Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, D.C.) is very athletic and he said had 14 players go Division I last year.
Martin said Dwayne Stanford and Adolphus Washington are both in the top 7 of their academic class for 2012. The two are so competitive with each other that they often want to get the higher ranking on recruiting sites, Martin said.
Martin said the rest of his team Taft team is looking forward to the opportunity on ESPNU for a chance to make an impact in a high-profile game.
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http://cincinnati.com/blogs/pre
 
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Adolphus Washington names top 10
Jun 7, 2011 | Written by mdyer

Taft defensive end Adolphus Washington named a top 10 list today for his college options, according to Taft coach Mike Martin.

Washington, who is considered to be one of the nation?s top players in the 2012 class, is considering schools that include Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Miami (Fla.), Michigan State, Tennessee, LSU, Notre Dame and Florida State.
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http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/2011/06/07/adolphus-washington-names-top-10/
 
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Last Updated: June 09. 2011
Sam Webb: Recruiting
U-M, MSU might move up in bid for Ohio's Adolphus Washington

Second of two parts.

We pick up where we left off last week chatting with Scout.com Midwest regional manager Allen Trieu, Scout.com Ohio analyst Bill Greene, and Scout.com Ohio analyst and SpartanDigest.com editor Dave Berk about the potential impact of Ohio State's troubles on its ability to keep its best players home. Both Michigan and Michigan State have strengthened their positions with a few Buckeye targets.

Sam Webb: The No. 1 player in Ohio is Cincinnati Taft defensive end Adolphus Washington. I spoke to that kid's dad at length at the Under Armour combine in Orlando last winter and he was adamant about wanting his son to go to Ohio State. He did say, however, that he wouldn't force his son to go to Columbus. I've run into Adolphus at a few events over the last few months and he has consistently stated that he is definitely open to his other suitors. Is that openness more believable to you guys in light of Ohio State's issues? Also, how impactful is it that he wants to be a package deal with his teammate, wide receiver Dewayne Stanford? Where do you think Michigan and Michigan State stands with those two right now?

Dave Berk: I think we were hearing from Adolphus and those close to Adolphus even back at the Columbus Nike camp that Ohio State has really moved down that list. Everyone expected Jim Tressel to fight this thing through, but now that he is no longer the head coach, I think it hurts Ohio State. I really think Michigan may be the program to beat. I think Michigan State is right there, too, because both programs have a willingness to take both players, and as we've learned that is key. (Michigan) defensive coordinator Greg Mattison is doing a great job on selling those guys that he has the NFL ties. He has had success with the NFL. I think kids buy into that. I think Adolphus Washington will look at that as a positive. I also know there is a strong relationship at Taft with Harlon Barnett from Michigan State. They could be the team that surprises everybody when it comes to these two players.

Allen Trieu: There has been some question with people around Ohio State and our insiders as to whether or not Stanford has a committable offer. If it comes out being the case that he does not have one, I think it would affect them greatly because those two definitely want to play together. As far as the recent events at Ohio State go, I think it is going to affect Washington and his dad's stance a little. I think it is a wait-and-see thing with what is going to happen. While they are waiting things out, that opens the door for a lot of schools to come in on Washington and Stanford. As for where Michigan and Michigan State stand, I really think Michigan has a good chance. They need to get those guys on campus. They have shown interest in coming up to visit, which obviously the first step. With Michigan State, I honestly don't hear Michigan State mentioned too much for those guys.

Bill Greene: I do not think Ohio State is a clear favorite for Adolphus Washington, and yes I did say (Ohio State was the favorite) back in February because it was true at the time. It is not now. I talked to his dad when they were at the Nike camp. I would think for Adolphus Washington, Ohio State is there, but Michigan is in really good shape. If he ventures far away from home ? and that would involve probably Stanford going with him ? I would think Alabama has a shot and I know he likes Miami. He is going to visit Miami and I know he has talked to Al Golden; they made an impression on him. I think he is a wide-open recruit.
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From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110609...-for-Ohio?s-Adolphus-Washington#ixzz1Om7KFHNe
 
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