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<font color="#b90000">Saturday, January 22, 2005</font> Recruiting News - 01/22/05
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SuperPrep mag's Top 37 Offensive Linemen - Scout / Super Prep
SuperPrep mag's Top 37 Offensive Linemen
By Allen Wallace National Recruiting Editor
Date: Jan 22, 2005
It proves to be a disappointing year for offensive trenchmen in the west. Only one from Arizona (#15 Daniel Borg) and two from California (# 34 Aleksey Lanis & #36 Eben Britton) make SuperPrep's top 37.
1. Eugene Monroe, 6-6, 320, 5.2, Plainfield, N.J. -- Virginia commit
2. Alex Boone, 6-8, 300, 5.1, Lakewood St. Edward, Oh -- Ohio State commit
3. Dace Richardson, 6-6, 290, 5.0, Wheaton Warrenville South, Il -- Iowa commit
4. Reginald Youngblood, 6-5, 285, 5.3, Houston Washington, Tx -- Miami commit
5. Dan Doering, 6-6, 290, 4.9, Barrington, Il -- Iowa commit
6. Matt Reynolds, 6-5, 270, 4.9, Provo Timpview, Ut -- BYU commit
7. Justin Schifano, 6-5, 300, 5.1, Webster-Schroeder, N.Y. -- Michigan commit
8. Josh McNeil, 6-4, 275, 5.2, Collins, Ms -- Tennessee commit
9. Matt Hardrick, 6-5, 340, 5.6, Orlando Edgewater, Fl -- Florida State, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Florida
10. Pat Sheil, 6-6, 265, 5.0, Centreville Clifton, Va -- Boston College commit
11. Chris Scott, 6-4, 315, 5.3, Lovejoy, Ga -- Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, LSU
12. Tim McAvoy, 6-6, 270, 4.8, Bloomington, Il -- Michigan commit
13. Brian Roche, 6-5, 285, 5.0, Ramsey Don Bosco Prep, N.J. -- Michigan State, Louis, North Carolina State, Notre Dame, Florida, Stanford
14. Michael Oher, 6-5, 330, 5.2, Memphis Briarcrest Christian, Tn -- Mississippi commit
15. Wes Brown, 6-4, 250, 5.1, Athens, Al -- Tennessee commit
16. Daniel Borg, 6-6, 285, 5.3, Tucson Ironwood Ridge, Az -- Arizona commit
17. Jason Kacinko, 6-6, 300, 5.2, Harrison City Penn-Trafford, Pa -- Purdue commit
18. Paul Duncan, 6-6, 290, 5.45, Dallas East Paulding, Ga -- Notre Dame commit
19. Eric Hedstrom, 6-7, 265, 4.9, Arlington Heights Prospect, Il -- Purdue commit
20. Michael Shumard, 6-4, 285, 5.2, Harker Heights, Tx -- Texas A&M commit
21. Curtis Crouch, 6-6, 322, 5.2, Fayetteville E.E. Smith, N.C. -- Oklahoma, North Carolina State, Clemson, Florida, Virginia Tech
22. Barry Humphries, 6-3, 293, 4.9, Belton Belton-Honea Path, S.C. -- Clemson commit
23. Simon Codrington, 6-7, 270, 5.3, South Miami , Fl -- Auburn, North Carolina State, Florida, Florida State, Wv
24. A.J. Trump, 6-4, 280, 5.0, Clearwater Central Catholic, Fl -- Miami commit
25. Dave McClain, 6-5, 325, 5.4, Doylestown Central Bucks South, Pa -- Rutgers commit
26. Jesse White, 6-1, 290, 4.85, Denver Mullen, Co -- Oklahoma commit
27. Andy Kuempel, 6-6, 260, 5.25, Marion Lin Mar, Ia -- Iowa commit
28. Matt Pipho, 6-6, 260, 5.1, La Porte City Union, Ia -- Miami commit
29. Jon Cooper, 6-2, 258, 5.0, Fort Collins, Co -- Oklahoma commit
30. Dain Wise, 6-5, 265, 5.1, Midwest City Carl Albert, Ok -- Missouri commit
31. Cory Zirbel, 6-7, 292, 5.3, Murray, Ky -- Michigan commit
32. James Stigall, 6-4, 302, 5.15, Blue Springs, Mo -- Missouri commit
33. Matt Tennant, 6-4, 255, 5.0, Cincinnati Moeller, Oh -- Boston College commit
34. Aleksey Lanis, 6-6, 300, 5.1, Los Angeles Crenshaw , Ca -- UCLA commit
35. Ciron Black, 6-3, 310, 5.4, Tyler Lee, Tx -- LSU commit
36. Eben Britton, 6-6, 280, 5.0, Burbank Burroughs, Ca -- Arizona commit
37. Eddie Haupt, 6-4, 290, 5.2, Merritt Island, Fl -- Florida commit
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SuperPrep mag's Top 33 Running Backs - Scout
SuperPrep mag's Top 33 Running Backs
By Allen Wallace**National Recruiting Editor
Date: Jan 22, 2005
One of this year's most intriguing recruits is New York's great runner, Jason Gwaltney. With coast-to-coast options, it's hard to control all the rumors.
1. Antone Smith, 5-8, 185, 4.3, Pahokee, Fl -- Auburn, Florida State, Miami
2. Marlon Lucky, 5-11, 200, 4.5, North Hollywood, Ca -- Nebraska commit
3. Kevin Grady Jr, 5-10, 227, 4.45, Grand Rapids East, Mi -- Michigan commit
4. Rashard Mendenhall, 5-11, 203, 4.4, Skokie Niles West, Il -- Illinois commit
5. Jonathan Stewart, 5-10, 218, 4.4, Lacey Timberline, Wa -- Oregon commit
6. Lamarcus Coker, 5-11, 195, 4.4, Antioch, Tn -- Tennessee commit
7. Maurice Wells, 5-10, 180, 4.4, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Fl -- Ohio State commit
8. Jason Gwaltney, 6-0, 234, 4.6, North Babylon, N.Y. -- West Virginia, USC, Ohio State, Michigan State
9. Toney Baker, 5-10, 218, 4.45, Jamestown Ragsdale, N.C. -- North Carolina State commit
10. Maurice Greer, 5-11, 190, 4.5, Denver Mullen, Co -- Colorado commit
11. Terry Longbons, 5-11, 211, 4.5, Peoria Centennial, Az -- Arizona commit
12. Mikell Simpson, 6-1, 195, 4.4, Harrisburg, Pa -- Alabama, Virginia
13. Morgan Green, 6-0, 205, 4.5, Indian Head Lackey, Md -- Maryland commit
14. Shaun Dewitty, 6-1, 190, 4.4, Colorado Springs Doherty, Co -- Arizona State commit
15. J.R. Hasty, 5-10, 195, 4.4, Bellevue, Wa -- Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon, UCLA, Washington
16. Mike Ford, 6-1, 210, 4.5, Sarasota, Fl -- Alabama commit
17. Elan Lewis, 5-10, 205, 4.5, Hampton Phoebus, Va -- Virginia Tech commit
18. Antonio Robinson, 6-2, 200, 4.5, Winnfield, La -- LSU commit
19. Jamaal Charles, 6-0, 190, 4.45, Port Arthur Memorial, Tx -- Texas commit
20. A.J. Jimmerson, 5-11, 203, 4.4, Florrisant Hazelwood, Mo -- Michigan State commit
21. R.J. Jackson, 5-11, 200, 4.55, Houston Westside, Tx -- Florida, LSU, Texas
22.Kendrick Perry, 6-2, 216, 4.6, Amite, La -- Mississippi commit
23. Mike Davis, 5-11, 208, 4.5, Columbia, S.C. -- Clemson, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland
24. James Davis, 6-0, 205, 4.55, Atlanta Douglass, Ga -- Clemson commit
25. Kestahn Moore, 5-10.5, 199, 4.45, Mansfield Summit, Tx -- Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona State
26. Felix Jones, 5-10, 190, 4.45, Tulsa Washington, Ok -- Texas A&M, Tennessee, Arkansas, Nebraska, LSU, Oklahoma State
27. Lamar McPhearson, 5-10, 200, 4.5, Wyncote Bishop Mcdevitt, Pa -- Syracuse commit
28. Steve Slaton, 5-10, 195, 4.4, Fairless Hills Conwell Egan, Pa -- West Virginia commit
29. Javon Ringer, 5-10, 200. 4.4, Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, Oh -- Michigan State commit
30. Tony Wright, 5-11, 187, 4.4, Ft. Valley Peach County, Ga -- Florida commit
31. Lydell Sargeant, 5-10, 175, 4.6, Lompoc Cabrillo, Ca -- Penn State commit
32. Roy Upchurch, 6-0, 190, 4.5, Tallahassee Godby, Fl -- Alabama, Florida State
33. Travil Jamison, 6-0, 205, 4.5 Greenville, S.C. -- South Carolina, Clemson
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Miami prep gives pledge to Kansas - KU Sports
Miami prep gives pledge to Kansas
J-W Staff Reports
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Kansas University's football team received a non-binding oral commitment from the player of the year in Dade County, Florida, which covers the Miami metropolis.
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*Invites bode well for Jayhawks
E.J. Biggers, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound cornerback/athlete, gave his pledge to KU assistants Tyrone Dixon and Dave Doeren on Thursday, according to rivals.com. Biggers is the 22nd known commitment for the 2005 football season.
"He's the kind of kid you want on offense and defense," Jeff Bertani, Biggers' high school coach at North Miami Beach, told rivals. "He's one of the most fierce competitors I've seen."
Biggers picked KU over Iowa, Penn State and Western Michigan.
National signing day is Feb. 2.
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Top Miami player picks Jayhawks (E.J. Biggers) - The Kansas City Star
Top Miami player picks Jayhawks
The Kansas City Star
A week after three recruits backed out of their oral commitments, the Kansas football team received some good news Friday when the top high school player in all of Miami pledged to sign with the Jayhawks.
Defensive back E.J. Biggers may be a bit undersized at 5 feet 10 and 159 pounds, but he was chosen the Dade County Player of the Year and did enough on the football field to attract offers from schools such as Iowa and Ohio State.
Biggers made eight interceptions in 2004 and 16 during his career at North Miami Beach High School.
“He's one of the most fierce competitors I've ever seen,” Biggers' coach, Jeff Bertani, told rivals.com.
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Wilson Down To Two Schools - Scout
Wilson Down To Two Schools
By Duane Long
Date: Jan 22, 2005
It won't be much longer before defensive end Lawrence Wilson of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary makes a final college decision. Duane Long talked to Lawrence and his father to find out the final two schools.
Defensive end Lawrence Wilson of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary is down to two schools. There was a rumor that circulated that he had decided on Notre Dame, but that does not appear to be true.
"There is no truth to the rumor that he's recommitted to Notre Dame," said Wilson's father. "No truth whatsoever. He's down to Ohio State and Notre Dame. He'll make a decision next week, likely late in the week."
The Wilsons enjoyed their visit to Florida, but distance eliminated the Gators.
"Florida was really nice, but it's too far away," Wilson's father said. "I've been watching my son play all his life. I'm not going to stop now."
Lawrence flatly denied making a commitment.
"No, I have not committed to anybody," he said. "I don't know where that came from. I'll be making a decision later in the week."
Michigan was previously on Wilson's visit list, but the Wolverines appear to have run out of scholarship spots.
"It just wasn't going to work out," Lawrence said. "That visit is cancelled and I'm not going to make it up."*
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26 Miami-Dade football players honored (Maurice Wells & E.J. Biggers) - Miami Herald
26 Miami-Dade football players honored
Miami-Dade County had 26 athletes, including 10 on the first team, honored when the Florida Sports Writers Association released its Class 6A All-State Football team Friday night.
Killian's Dwight Lee (Sr., RB), Ian Bustillo (Sr., OL) and Demetrice Morley (Sr., DB), Central's Demitrius Byrd (Sr., WR), Northwestern's Chris Barney (Sr., OL), NMB's E.J. Biggers (Sr., UTL), Goleman's Angel Quial (Sr., UTL), Carol City's Ricky Jean-Francois (Sr., DL) and Kenny Phillips (Sr., DB), and Coral Gables' Daryl Sharpton (Sr., LB) were named to the first team.
Dade had 16 other players honored as either second-, third-team or honorable-mention selections.
-- ROMAN O. GARCIA JR.
•*Class 6A first-team offense -- QB: Jarrett Brown, Palm Beach Lakes, Sr.; RB: Dwight Lee, Killian, Sr.; Maurice Wells, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Sr.; WR: Brandon Heath, Palm Beach Lakes, Jr.; Demitrius Byrd, Central, Sr.; OL: Chris Barney, Northwestern, Sr.; Ian Bustillo, Killian, Sr.; Markenston Jeanlouis, Palm Beach Gardens, Sr.; Matt Hardick, Orlando Edgewater, Sr.; Ronnie Wilson, Pompano Beach Ely, Sr.; K: Halley Farrell, DeLand, Sr.; UTL: E. J. Biggers, North Miami Beach, Sr.; Angel Quial, Goleman, Sr.
•*Class 6A first-team defense -- DL: Ricky Jean-Francois, Carol City, Sr.; Lemuel Jeanpierre, Orlando Timber Creek, Sr.; Jeffrey Owens, Plantation, Sr.; Darryl Sharpton, Coral Gables, Sr.; Marvin Sapp, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Sr.; Gerald Williams, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, Sr.; DB: Kenny Phillips, Carol City, Sr.; Lammar Guy, Lake Brantley, Sr.; Tyller Roberts, Orlando Edgewater, Sr.; Walter McFadden, Pompano Beach Ely, Sr.; P: Scott Kozlowski, Royal Palm Beach, Sr.; UTL: Demetrice Morley, Killian, Sr.; Vladimir Richard, Sunrise Piper, Sr.
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Glenville's Rose Lights Up Combine - Scout PREMIUM
Glenville's Rose Lights Up Combine
By Gary Housteau
Date: Jan 22, 2005
Every year, Cleveland Glenville has a handful of players that sign Division I scholarships. Next year, the Tarblooders are heavy with talent once again, and one of the best will be DE/LB Robert Rose. Rose put in one of the best overall performances at the national junior combine last week and proved to everyone - including himself - that he could be headed toward being a big-time recruit this year.
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SuperPrep mag's Top 37 Offensive Linemen - Scout / Super Prep
SuperPrep mag's Top 37 Offensive Linemen
By Allen Wallace National Recruiting Editor
Date: Jan 22, 2005
It proves to be a disappointing year for offensive trenchmen in the west. Only one from Arizona (#15 Daniel Borg) and two from California (# 34 Aleksey Lanis & #36 Eben Britton) make SuperPrep's top 37.
1. Eugene Monroe, 6-6, 320, 5.2, Plainfield, N.J. -- Virginia commit
2. Alex Boone, 6-8, 300, 5.1, Lakewood St. Edward, Oh -- Ohio State commit
3. Dace Richardson, 6-6, 290, 5.0, Wheaton Warrenville South, Il -- Iowa commit
4. Reginald Youngblood, 6-5, 285, 5.3, Houston Washington, Tx -- Miami commit
5. Dan Doering, 6-6, 290, 4.9, Barrington, Il -- Iowa commit
6. Matt Reynolds, 6-5, 270, 4.9, Provo Timpview, Ut -- BYU commit
7. Justin Schifano, 6-5, 300, 5.1, Webster-Schroeder, N.Y. -- Michigan commit
8. Josh McNeil, 6-4, 275, 5.2, Collins, Ms -- Tennessee commit
9. Matt Hardrick, 6-5, 340, 5.6, Orlando Edgewater, Fl -- Florida State, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Florida
10. Pat Sheil, 6-6, 265, 5.0, Centreville Clifton, Va -- Boston College commit
11. Chris Scott, 6-4, 315, 5.3, Lovejoy, Ga -- Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, LSU
12. Tim McAvoy, 6-6, 270, 4.8, Bloomington, Il -- Michigan commit
13. Brian Roche, 6-5, 285, 5.0, Ramsey Don Bosco Prep, N.J. -- Michigan State, Louis, North Carolina State, Notre Dame, Florida, Stanford
14. Michael Oher, 6-5, 330, 5.2, Memphis Briarcrest Christian, Tn -- Mississippi commit
15. Wes Brown, 6-4, 250, 5.1, Athens, Al -- Tennessee commit
16. Daniel Borg, 6-6, 285, 5.3, Tucson Ironwood Ridge, Az -- Arizona commit
17. Jason Kacinko, 6-6, 300, 5.2, Harrison City Penn-Trafford, Pa -- Purdue commit
18. Paul Duncan, 6-6, 290, 5.45, Dallas East Paulding, Ga -- Notre Dame commit
19. Eric Hedstrom, 6-7, 265, 4.9, Arlington Heights Prospect, Il -- Purdue commit
20. Michael Shumard, 6-4, 285, 5.2, Harker Heights, Tx -- Texas A&M commit
21. Curtis Crouch, 6-6, 322, 5.2, Fayetteville E.E. Smith, N.C. -- Oklahoma, North Carolina State, Clemson, Florida, Virginia Tech
22. Barry Humphries, 6-3, 293, 4.9, Belton Belton-Honea Path, S.C. -- Clemson commit
23. Simon Codrington, 6-7, 270, 5.3, South Miami , Fl -- Auburn, North Carolina State, Florida, Florida State, Wv
24. A.J. Trump, 6-4, 280, 5.0, Clearwater Central Catholic, Fl -- Miami commit
25. Dave McClain, 6-5, 325, 5.4, Doylestown Central Bucks South, Pa -- Rutgers commit
26. Jesse White, 6-1, 290, 4.85, Denver Mullen, Co -- Oklahoma commit
27. Andy Kuempel, 6-6, 260, 5.25, Marion Lin Mar, Ia -- Iowa commit
28. Matt Pipho, 6-6, 260, 5.1, La Porte City Union, Ia -- Miami commit
29. Jon Cooper, 6-2, 258, 5.0, Fort Collins, Co -- Oklahoma commit
30. Dain Wise, 6-5, 265, 5.1, Midwest City Carl Albert, Ok -- Missouri commit
31. Cory Zirbel, 6-7, 292, 5.3, Murray, Ky -- Michigan commit
32. James Stigall, 6-4, 302, 5.15, Blue Springs, Mo -- Missouri commit
33. Matt Tennant, 6-4, 255, 5.0, Cincinnati Moeller, Oh -- Boston College commit
34. Aleksey Lanis, 6-6, 300, 5.1, Los Angeles Crenshaw , Ca -- UCLA commit
35. Ciron Black, 6-3, 310, 5.4, Tyler Lee, Tx -- LSU commit
36. Eben Britton, 6-6, 280, 5.0, Burbank Burroughs, Ca -- Arizona commit
37. Eddie Haupt, 6-4, 290, 5.2, Merritt Island, Fl -- Florida commit
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SuperPrep mag's Top 33 Running Backs - Scout
SuperPrep mag's Top 33 Running Backs
By Allen Wallace**National Recruiting Editor
Date: Jan 22, 2005
One of this year's most intriguing recruits is New York's great runner, Jason Gwaltney. With coast-to-coast options, it's hard to control all the rumors.
1. Antone Smith, 5-8, 185, 4.3, Pahokee, Fl -- Auburn, Florida State, Miami
2. Marlon Lucky, 5-11, 200, 4.5, North Hollywood, Ca -- Nebraska commit
3. Kevin Grady Jr, 5-10, 227, 4.45, Grand Rapids East, Mi -- Michigan commit
4. Rashard Mendenhall, 5-11, 203, 4.4, Skokie Niles West, Il -- Illinois commit
5. Jonathan Stewart, 5-10, 218, 4.4, Lacey Timberline, Wa -- Oregon commit
6. Lamarcus Coker, 5-11, 195, 4.4, Antioch, Tn -- Tennessee commit
7. Maurice Wells, 5-10, 180, 4.4, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Fl -- Ohio State commit
8. Jason Gwaltney, 6-0, 234, 4.6, North Babylon, N.Y. -- West Virginia, USC, Ohio State, Michigan State
9. Toney Baker, 5-10, 218, 4.45, Jamestown Ragsdale, N.C. -- North Carolina State commit
10. Maurice Greer, 5-11, 190, 4.5, Denver Mullen, Co -- Colorado commit
11. Terry Longbons, 5-11, 211, 4.5, Peoria Centennial, Az -- Arizona commit
12. Mikell Simpson, 6-1, 195, 4.4, Harrisburg, Pa -- Alabama, Virginia
13. Morgan Green, 6-0, 205, 4.5, Indian Head Lackey, Md -- Maryland commit
14. Shaun Dewitty, 6-1, 190, 4.4, Colorado Springs Doherty, Co -- Arizona State commit
15. J.R. Hasty, 5-10, 195, 4.4, Bellevue, Wa -- Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon, UCLA, Washington
16. Mike Ford, 6-1, 210, 4.5, Sarasota, Fl -- Alabama commit
17. Elan Lewis, 5-10, 205, 4.5, Hampton Phoebus, Va -- Virginia Tech commit
18. Antonio Robinson, 6-2, 200, 4.5, Winnfield, La -- LSU commit
19. Jamaal Charles, 6-0, 190, 4.45, Port Arthur Memorial, Tx -- Texas commit
20. A.J. Jimmerson, 5-11, 203, 4.4, Florrisant Hazelwood, Mo -- Michigan State commit
21. R.J. Jackson, 5-11, 200, 4.55, Houston Westside, Tx -- Florida, LSU, Texas
22.Kendrick Perry, 6-2, 216, 4.6, Amite, La -- Mississippi commit
23. Mike Davis, 5-11, 208, 4.5, Columbia, S.C. -- Clemson, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland
24. James Davis, 6-0, 205, 4.55, Atlanta Douglass, Ga -- Clemson commit
25. Kestahn Moore, 5-10.5, 199, 4.45, Mansfield Summit, Tx -- Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona State
26. Felix Jones, 5-10, 190, 4.45, Tulsa Washington, Ok -- Texas A&M, Tennessee, Arkansas, Nebraska, LSU, Oklahoma State
27. Lamar McPhearson, 5-10, 200, 4.5, Wyncote Bishop Mcdevitt, Pa -- Syracuse commit
28. Steve Slaton, 5-10, 195, 4.4, Fairless Hills Conwell Egan, Pa -- West Virginia commit
29. Javon Ringer, 5-10, 200. 4.4, Dayton Chaminade-Julienne, Oh -- Michigan State commit
30. Tony Wright, 5-11, 187, 4.4, Ft. Valley Peach County, Ga -- Florida commit
31. Lydell Sargeant, 5-10, 175, 4.6, Lompoc Cabrillo, Ca -- Penn State commit
32. Roy Upchurch, 6-0, 190, 4.5, Tallahassee Godby, Fl -- Alabama, Florida State
33. Travil Jamison, 6-0, 205, 4.5 Greenville, S.C. -- South Carolina, Clemson
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Miami prep gives pledge to Kansas - KU Sports
Miami prep gives pledge to Kansas
J-W Staff Reports
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Kansas University's football team received a non-binding oral commitment from the player of the year in Dade County, Florida, which covers the Miami metropolis.
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*Invites bode well for Jayhawks
E.J. Biggers, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound cornerback/athlete, gave his pledge to KU assistants Tyrone Dixon and Dave Doeren on Thursday, according to rivals.com. Biggers is the 22nd known commitment for the 2005 football season.
"He's the kind of kid you want on offense and defense," Jeff Bertani, Biggers' high school coach at North Miami Beach, told rivals. "He's one of the most fierce competitors I've seen."
Biggers picked KU over Iowa, Penn State and Western Michigan.
National signing day is Feb. 2.
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Top Miami player picks Jayhawks (E.J. Biggers) - The Kansas City Star
Top Miami player picks Jayhawks
The Kansas City Star
A week after three recruits backed out of their oral commitments, the Kansas football team received some good news Friday when the top high school player in all of Miami pledged to sign with the Jayhawks.
Defensive back E.J. Biggers may be a bit undersized at 5 feet 10 and 159 pounds, but he was chosen the Dade County Player of the Year and did enough on the football field to attract offers from schools such as Iowa and Ohio State.
Biggers made eight interceptions in 2004 and 16 during his career at North Miami Beach High School.
“He's one of the most fierce competitors I've ever seen,” Biggers' coach, Jeff Bertani, told rivals.com.
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Wilson Down To Two Schools - Scout
Wilson Down To Two Schools
By Duane Long
Date: Jan 22, 2005
It won't be much longer before defensive end Lawrence Wilson of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary makes a final college decision. Duane Long talked to Lawrence and his father to find out the final two schools.
Defensive end Lawrence Wilson of Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary is down to two schools. There was a rumor that circulated that he had decided on Notre Dame, but that does not appear to be true.
"There is no truth to the rumor that he's recommitted to Notre Dame," said Wilson's father. "No truth whatsoever. He's down to Ohio State and Notre Dame. He'll make a decision next week, likely late in the week."
The Wilsons enjoyed their visit to Florida, but distance eliminated the Gators.
"Florida was really nice, but it's too far away," Wilson's father said. "I've been watching my son play all his life. I'm not going to stop now."
Lawrence flatly denied making a commitment.
"No, I have not committed to anybody," he said. "I don't know where that came from. I'll be making a decision later in the week."
Michigan was previously on Wilson's visit list, but the Wolverines appear to have run out of scholarship spots.
"It just wasn't going to work out," Lawrence said. "That visit is cancelled and I'm not going to make it up."*
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26 Miami-Dade football players honored (Maurice Wells & E.J. Biggers) - Miami Herald
26 Miami-Dade football players honored
Miami-Dade County had 26 athletes, including 10 on the first team, honored when the Florida Sports Writers Association released its Class 6A All-State Football team Friday night.
Killian's Dwight Lee (Sr., RB), Ian Bustillo (Sr., OL) and Demetrice Morley (Sr., DB), Central's Demitrius Byrd (Sr., WR), Northwestern's Chris Barney (Sr., OL), NMB's E.J. Biggers (Sr., UTL), Goleman's Angel Quial (Sr., UTL), Carol City's Ricky Jean-Francois (Sr., DL) and Kenny Phillips (Sr., DB), and Coral Gables' Daryl Sharpton (Sr., LB) were named to the first team.
Dade had 16 other players honored as either second-, third-team or honorable-mention selections.
-- ROMAN O. GARCIA JR.
•*Class 6A first-team offense -- QB: Jarrett Brown, Palm Beach Lakes, Sr.; RB: Dwight Lee, Killian, Sr.; Maurice Wells, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Sr.; WR: Brandon Heath, Palm Beach Lakes, Jr.; Demitrius Byrd, Central, Sr.; OL: Chris Barney, Northwestern, Sr.; Ian Bustillo, Killian, Sr.; Markenston Jeanlouis, Palm Beach Gardens, Sr.; Matt Hardick, Orlando Edgewater, Sr.; Ronnie Wilson, Pompano Beach Ely, Sr.; K: Halley Farrell, DeLand, Sr.; UTL: E. J. Biggers, North Miami Beach, Sr.; Angel Quial, Goleman, Sr.
•*Class 6A first-team defense -- DL: Ricky Jean-Francois, Carol City, Sr.; Lemuel Jeanpierre, Orlando Timber Creek, Sr.; Jeffrey Owens, Plantation, Sr.; Darryl Sharpton, Coral Gables, Sr.; Marvin Sapp, Jacksonville Sandalwood, Sr.; Gerald Williams, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson, Sr.; DB: Kenny Phillips, Carol City, Sr.; Lammar Guy, Lake Brantley, Sr.; Tyller Roberts, Orlando Edgewater, Sr.; Walter McFadden, Pompano Beach Ely, Sr.; P: Scott Kozlowski, Royal Palm Beach, Sr.; UTL: Demetrice Morley, Killian, Sr.; Vladimir Richard, Sunrise Piper, Sr.
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Glenville's Rose Lights Up Combine - Scout PREMIUM
Glenville's Rose Lights Up Combine
By Gary Housteau
Date: Jan 22, 2005
Every year, Cleveland Glenville has a handful of players that sign Division I scholarships. Next year, the Tarblooders are heavy with talent once again, and one of the best will be DE/LB Robert Rose. Rose put in one of the best overall performances at the national junior combine last week and proved to everyone - including himself - that he could be headed toward being a big-time recruit this year.