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Packers (ex-NW'ern) RB Tyrell Sutton (official thread)

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I find it hard to believe I had to go back 7 pages to find a thread on Sutton.
I saw both Sutton and Pittman play live last year. IMHO Sutton was a better back. He reminded me alot of Barry Sanders.

Does anyone know if he camped at OSU?

Pittman played with turf toe his senior year so I'm not sure you saw him at his best if you saw him last year. He was a much different runner as a junior and he looked awfully good this spring.

The only knock on Sutton is his size. I'm not sure his ability has ever been questioned and some think he'll win Mr. Ohio this year. He runs awfully hard and you can't question his talent. He also runs behind a huge offensive line at Hoban. Javon Ringer and Sutton are both quality backs but the staff is looking elsewhere right now. I am almost positive Sutton camped here this summer but I'd have to double check. In a rivals update on 6/10 Sutton listed the schools that were most heavily recruiting him and Ohio State was not on the list. Time will tell if that changes.
 
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Too bad. My fellow Hoban Knight will not be an Ohio State Buckeye. I'll definitely be watching some Northwest games. My brother watched him play St. V on TV and said he was awesome, but, we Hoban guys are a little biased.
 
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slickman said:
Too bad. My fellow Hoban Knight will not be an Ohio State Buckeye. I'll definitely be watching some Northwest games. My brother watched him play St. V on TV and said he was awesome, but, we Hoban guys are a little biased.


He was good, I went and saw him play Mentor Lake Catholic and even though he was banged up he still ran for over 150 yards and had a nice long run.
 
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http://www.cleveland.com/sports/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/1091180148288690.xml

Sutton picks Northwestern
Friday, July 30, 2004
Tim Rogers
Plain Dealer Reporter
Archbishop Hoban's Tyrell Sutton, who has an opportunity to become one of Ohio's all-time leading ball carriers, said he has made an oral commitment to attend Northwestern University.

Sutton, a 5-9, 190-pound tailback, said he called Northwestern assistant coach Jack Glowik, a former standout at Benedictine, on Thursday with his decision. "He was pretty happy," Sutton said of Glowik. "I told him I was happy, too."

Sutton, lacking the size to be a prototypical Division I tailback, has combined speed, balance, strength and instincts to accumulate 6,197 yards rushing on 732 carries in his three-year career. That total is sixth on the unofficial list of Ohio's all-time leading ground gainers posted on the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Web site.

"Tyrell has a desire and the intensity to excel," said Hoban coach Ralph Orsini. "He is so strong with his legs, and he has the ability to accelerate once he gets to the open field."

Williamsburg's Jason Bainum is recognized as the all-time leader with 8,216 yards from 1998 to 2001. Sutton, who rushed for 2,524 yards in 11 games last season while earning All-Ohio honors in Division III, would need to gain 2,020 yards this season.

Sutton, a two-time Plain Dealer all-star, said he chose Northwestern over Illinois and several Mid-American Conference schools, including Kent State.

"First, Northwestern is great academically," said Sutton, whose older brother, Tony, is a Division III preseason All-American at Wooster College. "That was important to me. Second, I really love the campus and the coaches. The coaches made me feel like I was right back at Hoban. I was real comfortable."

Sutton had said that he doubted he would commit before the season, but changed his mind. "I felt comfortable with it and kind of wanted to get it done," he said before participating in a seven-on-seven passing scrimmage at Revere on Thursday.

ABJ article

Posted on Sat, Jul. 31, 2004

Strong academics draw Sutton to Northwestern

Hoban football standout makes oral commitment

By David Lee Morgan Jr.

Beacon Journal staff writer


The 2003 Beacon Journal Player of the Year in football has made his decision.

Hoban senior running back Tyrell Sutton made an oral commitment to play at Northwestern next season. Sutton chose the Wildcats over Illinois and a host of Mid-American Conference schools.

``I chose Northwestern because it's an academic challenge, just like Hoban,'' Sutton said. ``Northwestern might be one of the smallest schools in the Big Ten school, but it's a great academic institution.''

Last year, the 5-foot-9, 193-pounder rushed for 2,524 yards and scored 34 touchdowns in leading Hoban to an 8-2 record and a berth in the state playoffs. He also was a first-team Division III All-Ohio selection.

In 2002 as a sophomore, Sutton rushed for 2,439 yards and broke his brother Tony's single-season school rushing record.

Tony Sutton was a Division III All-American at the College of Wooster last year as a junior. He led the nation in average yards (217) and in all-purpose yards at 244.8 per game.

Hoban coach Ralph Orsini said he believes Tyrell Sutton can play at the Division I level.

``I know people look at his size and think he's a little small, but if you've watched him in high school, you know he can play at any level,'' Orsini said. ``Aside from his outstanding ability, he has a lot of determination and heart. I have no doubt that Tyrell can play at the Big Ten level.''

Sutton's father, Tony Sutton Sr., an Akron police officer, believes his son made the right decision.

``That's where he wanted to go,'' he said. ``He really liked the campus, the program, the coaching staff and the players. And as a father, I'm excited that he's going to a school with a strong academic reputation.''
 
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http://www.cleveland.com/hsfootball/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/1093464900103850.xml

nice article-even though he is not going to be a Buck

Sutton is the ideal candidate
The smile. The speed. The determination. Archbishop Hoban senior Tyrell Sutton has everything you could want in a Mr. Football candidate.
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Tim Rogers
Plain Dealer Reporter
They come around every once in a while, not unlike a shooting star.

No kid can be this good, this friendly, this polite, this industrious, this cool. They don't raise 'em old school anymore, not in this age of macho self-absorption.

These are the high school kids who are athletically gifted, but they enhance their God-given abilities with the work ethic of a coal miner. They don't act as if someone owes them a free ride. They are the kids who leave the impression that they will be successful at whatever they decide to do.

Archbishop Hoban running back Tyrell Sutton is one of those kids.

He has star power. He has charisma. His smile can illuminate a room better than General Electric. His laugh, which starts somewhere around his ankles and travels north until it explodes into the air, is as real as freshman English. He has a strong opinion on just about everything athletic - and beyond - and isn't afraid to speak his mind.

And, yes, the kid can play.

Looking for a Mr. Football candidate? Sutton is your man.

"Tyrell is one of those special players, one of those kids who will come around from time to time during a coaching career," said Hoban coach Ralph Orsini, whose tutelage has helped make Sutton one of the most feared running backs in Ohio.

"He has that combination of strength and speed, tremendous leg strength and a strong upper body. He is a power runner who can cut on a dime. And, he has that burst of speed that enables him to take it all the way."

SIZING IT UP

If there is a knock on Sutton it's that he is too small for the big time. Many major colleges shied away or suggested a move to the secondary or wide receiver. Sutton, 5-9½ and 190 pounds, ignored the naysayers and three weeks ago orally accepted a scholarship offer from Northwestern University, where he plans to major in communications.

The size issue is a touchy one with the amiable Sutton. His eyes scowl and jaw tightens when he's asked if he feels he has anything to prove after rushing for 6,197 yards in three seasons, climbing to sixth on Ohio's unofficial all-time list.

"I want to prove that a little back can be better than a big back," he said. "I know I am not the prototype size for a big-time running back. But, I also know I can play."

Sutton easily navigates that fine line between confident and cocky. Don't be fooled. "He is a very respectful kid," said Orsini. "He is a very industrious kid. He has worked hard to get where he's at and he's pushed it to the limit. But, he is not afraid to ask for help. If he thinks he needs help in the classroom he will get a hold of a tutor. He's not above that."

It's not as if Sutton struggles with the books. He will begin the fall semester with a 3.5 grade-point average and has scored 21 on the ACT exam. This semester he will take religion, trigonometry, government and economics, English and foods, the latter in lieu of Spanish IV.

"I've had enough Spanish," he said. "I love to cook. I can cook just about anything."

Anything? A Thanksgiving dinner?

He paused before saying, "Yes, I probably could make a whole dinner. Turkey, dressing, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, greens. The whole works. And, I could probably bake a cake, too."

How many Mr. Football candidates can make that claim?

"I think what impresses me the most about Tyrell is how well-rounded and well-grounded he is," said Hoban principal Mary Anne Beiting. "He has a great balance between self-confidence and humility, which I think is a tribute to his family."

HOME COOKING

Until recently, Sutton, 18, lived with his mother, Connie, and his older brother, Tony. Tony preceded Tyrell at Hoban and will begin the fall as a Division III All-American at Wooster College. Over the summer, Tyrell moved in with his father, Tony, an Akron police officer.

Sutton said that family is very important to him. He has always maintained that his older brother is his hero.

"He always has been my hero and he always will be," Sutton said of his brother. "Ever since I was little, I have always wanted to do things the way Tony has. I wanted to be just like him." On the field, at least, Sutton has been even better.

"You have to admire any player who plays the game as hard as he does," said Walsh Jesuit coach Gerry Rardin, who watched Sutton rush for 191 yards and two touchdowns in a come-from-behind 31-20 victory against his team in October.

"What I like about him is that he doesn't fade in the fourth quarter. He runs just as hard in the final eight minutes as he does in the first eight. He is a game-changer."

Against Stow, he ran for 321 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries and swatted away what could have been a game-winning pass in the closing seconds.

"He pretty much took over the fourth quarter," said former Stow coach Cyle Feldman, who also coached Marcus Sanders at Ravenna and Maurice Clarett at Warren Harding. "The great ones make great plays late in the game... We were all over him the whole game and he still got 320 yards. Then, he knocked that pass away in the fourth quarter."

Sutton includes the games against Walsh Jesuit and Stow among the best of his career. He also said that a Stow team delivered the hardest hit he has endured.

"It was during my freshman year," he said. "The last thing I remember is picking up a fumble just before halftime and seeing four guys coming at me. They whacked me, I mean, really killed me. I'm pretty sure they gave me a mild concussion. It ended up being the first 200-yard game of my career, but I had to watch the tapes to see how I got to 200 yards.

"I still don't remember very much about the second half. I saw stars, big-time."

Starting tonight against Akron Garfield, area football fans can see a big-time star, playing one last high school season and shining as brightly as ever.

THE TYRELL SUTTON FILE

School: Archbishop Hoban in Akron.

Year in school: Senior.

Age: 18.

Height and weight: 5-9½, 190 pounds.

Position: Running back and cornerback.

Performance rating: Has led the Knights to a 40-7 record and three consecutive playoff appearances in his three seasons. With 6,197 yards gained rushing in his career, he stands sixth on the list of Ohio's all-time leading rushers. He can become the unofficial leader by rushing for 2,020 yards this season.

2003 awards: Was a first-team Associated Press All-Northeast Inland District selection and an AP all-Ohio selection. Also named to The Plain Dealer's "Best of the Best" All-Star team after being chosen as the Player of the Year on the Summit-Portage County All-Star team.

2004 preseason recognition: Is ranked among Ohio's top 30 football players, at any position, by Ohio High Magazine.

Personal: The younger of two children, he has broken all the rushing records set by his brother, Tony, at Hoban. Last season, Tony became the first consensus All-American in the history of Wooster College when he led the nation in rushing, all-purpose yards and points scored. His mother, Connie, is a secretary. She was the primary parent for most of Tyrell's life until he recently moved in with his father, also named Tony, who is an Akron police officer. Tony Sr., 43, holds Ohio Police Olympic records in the 60-yard dash (7.0), 100-yard dash (10.6) and 200-yard dash (23.8). Tyrell does not drive because he doesn't want the responsibility. "If you have a license and a car it's easy to find trouble, and I don't need to find it," he said.

Future: Has made an oral commitment to attend Northwestern University, where he plans to major in communication. Chose Northwestern over Illinois, Kent State and several other Division I schools
 
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a great kid who is a total reflection and product of his brother Tony. Tony was/is a kid whose heart greatly exceeds his size... just what you'd expect from a Div III All American... Tony, take a bow... you did a wonderful job with Tyrell...

As a freshman Tyrell was so skinny you thought he'd break every time he got hit.. but at the end of the day.. he'd be at 200 yards.. and right there for the next game...

Ya gotta love these kids...

Sutton's 40 time and size measurements belie what you see in real life game situations... never gets caught from behind.. maybe they need to time him with someone chasing him.. he'd probably be 4.3 .. and the way he hammers into defenders you'd think he was 220..

OK... so I'm obviously in the Sutton fan club
 
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I pmed the vg to ask about this last night, figured maybe id share what he had to say

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<hr size="1" style="color: rgb(136, 136, 136);"><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> game kind of sucked. hoban won 13 - 7. best part of the game was the garfield fans. sat with a guy who played with antoine winfield back at garfield and had lots of cool stories about antoine growing up and blowing up unsuspecting high school kids just like he still does today.


wells tweaked a hammy in the third and didn't get rolling in the first half. didn't look like a natural tailback at all to me nor did he look like a slam dunk top player in the junior class of ohio but he has loads of potential for sure. great size and decent quickness for that size. doesn't have top shelf speed.

i will have pics, film, and a small write up this weekend. i hope to attend glenville friday night in mentor and hope to post all that this weekend too.

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how was the game?? when are you planning a quckie run down? I want so bad to see wells play but he is just so far away from me

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answer has to be BOTH...

asked VG before he attended to rate Hobans plow horse ... post game, here was his comment...
"shawn glaser is his name and he was the difference in the game. tyrell sutton got the bulk of his yards running right behind glaser and garfield couldn't really handle the big boy.

he is a prospect for sure but probably not osu elite type of prospect. he didn't move really well but could grade the hell out of a road.

wells was unimpressive and played a little soft for such a hyped recruit. he is big and quick and he did tweak the hamstring in the third but he was really contained by hoban all night long."

Akron Beacon Journal wrote about the game.. here's a blurb from that one...
"The Knights took a 10-0 lead when Sutton scored on a 47-yard run with 29 seconds left before halftime. Earlier in the quarter, Sutton injured his ankle and sat out for several minutes. But he returned and looked just as strong as he did at the start of the game.
``I'm not coming out unless something's broken,'' Sutton said.

Ya gotta love him...
 
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