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WR Corey "Philly" Brown (Official Thread)

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Slowing down Corey Brown was the one thing the Explorers couldn't do.

The O'Hara senior turned in arguably the most impressive performance in meet history.

Brown set meet records in the 100 and 200 meters in winning three gold medals and a silver.

The Ohio State football signee opened with an impressive 100. Firing out of the blocks, Brown had the lead at 40 meters before winning in 10.65 seconds. The previous mark of 10.68 was set by Roman Catholic's Dasahn Hare in 1997.

Brown also dominated the 200, crossing the finish line in 21.18. Cardinal O'Hara's Chris Day had set the previous record of 21.58 in 1992.

Brown's third gold medal came on O'Hara's winning 4x400. He also ran a leg on the Lions' second-place 4x100, and was named the meet's boys' track MVP. Teammate Chazz Wilks was the boys' field MVP, winning the shot put (50 feet, 6 inches) and discus (156-10).
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Read more: La Salle coach goes out a winner | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/15/2010
 
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Being a track guy, I love hearing about these guys that are FOOTBALL fast, putting on a show on the track. This kid is going to be special IMHO.

I don't think it's too far out there to think he could actually make an impact on the KO return game as a true frosh.
 
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southcampus;1704725; said:
Being a track guy, I love hearing about these guys that are FOOTBALL fast, putting on a show on the track. This kid is going to be special IMHO.

I don't think it's too far out there to think he could actually make an impact on the KO return game as a true frosh.
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Echo that completely. Its not just his track times that has me excited, its the times and the football stats combined. Kid isn't just track fast, he dominates in pads too.

If he can secure the ball, I think he'll get a shot in the ret. game. Securing the rock is the #1 criteria as last season proved.
 
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Posted on Fri, May. 28, 2010
O'Hara senior Brown ready to close out stellar track career
By JON MARSHALL
Philadelphia Daily News
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It's funny how those around you actually notice your abilities before you do.

Just ask Cardinal O'Hara senior Corey Brown.

Brown, who has committed to play football at Ohio State, was implored by his friends to put his superb athleticism to use on the track.

Last year, as a junior, he was coming off an MCL tear suffered while playing football, so he figured why not use track to help him train for his senior season.

"They would talk about the track team," Brown said. "I didn't think I would do this much this early in it."

What he has done is made a name for himself as one the top sprinters in the area. Brown looks to have a storybook ending to his scholastic career at the PIAA Track and Field Championships today and tomorrow at Shippensburg University.

Brown says he has some unfinished business to deal with this weekend. He certainly has been gearing up for the moment. At the Catholic League championships, Brown had record-breaking performances in the 100 meters (10.65) and 200 meters (21.18). After helping O'Hara win a CL title in 2009, Brown and the Lions finished second behind La Salle this year.

Brown will run in the 200 and 4 x 400 relay this weekend.

"I'm definitely trying to win it in the 200," Brown said. "But if I lost the 200 and we won the 4 x 4, I'd be satisfied. Hopefully, I can get a couple state titles. This is our last meet, so we're trying to go out on a good note. I'm very excited for it. My whole team is excited for it. We're ready to go up there."

He says that his main competition will be Altoona's Brady Gehret, a Penn State signee and one of the top 400 runners in the nation.

Gehret and Brown faced off last year in the 200, finishing second (21.61 seconds) and third (21.69), respectively. Gehret anchored Altoona to the Class AAA title in the 4 x 4 (41.44), with O'Hara placing sixth (42.34).

When this weekend is over, Brown will set his sights on football in the Big Ten. The Daily News All-City performer and Catholic League MVP was recruited by almost 40 schools, including Rutgers, West Virginia, Pittsburgh and Miami. He fell in love with the Ohio State campus after attending a game against USC in September.

"I went there for a visit and it was basically perfect," Brown said. "Going in for a receiver, it is probably the best school. Most of their receivers are older guys so it was perfect. I'm real excited. I'm not nervous at all."

Brown was a running back for O'Hara, but his build (6-foot, 170) and skills make him an ideal receiver in college. In the fall, he rushed for 1,135 yards and 11 touchdowns, and caught 30 passes for 474 yards and another 10 touchdowns. At the Under Armour All-American game, Brown proved his No. 20 ranking at receiver by ESPN/Scouts Inc. when he won the catching competition.

O'Hara head coach Danny Algeo said Brown has the tools to one day be mentioned in the same breath as past Buckeyes standouts like Chris Carter, Joey Galloway and Ted Ginn Jr.

"Obviously, it's a great program," Algeo said. "Most preseason polls have them ranked in the top three for next year. They have a lot of great receivers that have passed through there. He's a very versatile player. Everyone's big, fast and strong. It is a step up to the next level."

Brown will major in either mass communications or sports management. He says that he will not run track in college, but will continue with the training before leaving in June.

"Oh no," he exclaimed. "I'm done track after high school. I would never be able to go home and see my family if I ran track still."

Algeo says that Brown's ability on the football field and the track will make his transition easier.

"The kid is such a tremendous athlete," he said. "What he has accomplished in just 2 years of track, for Corey to have the times that he has, it is impressive. He's been a pleasure to coach. I know he is excited to get out there and get ready to roll."

With his track career coming to a close, don't think Brown has lost his competitive edge.

When asked about the state record in the 200, he replied, "20.86, and yeah I'm definitely going for it." *
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Read more: O'Hara senior Brown ready to close out stellar track career | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/28/2010
 
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Brown?s finish is golden for O?Hara
Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010
By JOHN KOPP
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SHIPPENSBURG ? Corey Brown lay on his back a few meters beyond the finish line, his feet planted flatly on the track, his knees bent toward the sky.

As Brown gasped for air, his Cardinal O?Hara teammates stood around him, gushing at the comeback by their anchor.

They had seen Brown chase down runners during the season, but none of those comebacks had been as improbable what happened in the 4 x 400 final Saturday at the PIAA Championships at Shippensburg University.

When Brown took the baton as the anchor of the 4 x 400, the Lions were in fifth. With 200 meters left, not much had changed. One runner had fallen, but the rest remained in a line. Then, Brown made his move.

Even among the fastest sprinters in the state, it?s quite a kick.

Brown had passed three runners by the final straightaway. With Abington in first by about 20 meters, it seemed the Lions would claim second place. Heck, even Brown said he figured that was the case.

But then he saw the Abington runner tire and fueled by the crowd?s energy, Brown edged him at the finish line.

Amazingly, the Lions were Class AAA 4 x 400 champions. With Brown also finishing second in the 200 and Chazz Wilks earning third in the discus Friday, the Lions also shared the PIAA runnerup trophy with Central Bucks South.

The highlight, though, was clearly Brown.

?I knew we came in first, but I didn?t believe it,? Brown said. ?It was like a dream. Actually, I ran back to where your times are and looked. I heard the guy say O?Hara and I just dropped to my knees and my teammates came running over to me. That?s when I realized how tired I really was.?

Moments afterward, the Lions, which included Tyler Gallen, Bob Boyle and Andrew Onimus, struggled to find words for the rush of emotions that Brown?s finish sparked.

?I love watching Corey get the baton,? Boyle said. ?I knew he was going to get a lot of people, but I didn?t know he was going to pull it out. It?s amazing. No matter how big of a lead, he always seems to catch them.?
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Video interview with Corey in link:

http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/05/30/sports/high_school/doc4c01d73315ef9584097538.txt
 
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A deserving salute to Delco?s best
Published: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
By TERRY TOOHEY
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SPRINGFIELD ? Neither threatening skies nor Senior Week could keep us from having a good time.

Having Chester?s Jameer Nelson in the house only made the 24th annual Daily Times/ Exelon All-Delco Awards Banquet that much better.

One again we had a blast, even if the turnout was lighter than usual.

Still, more than 400 people showed up to help the Daily Times honor the best high school athletes for the last year.

The highlight of the night was the announcement of the Male and Female Athletes of the Year.

The winners were no surprise. Cardinal O?Hara?s Corey Brown and Radnor?s Kelyn Freedman were the runaway winners

Brown was not in attendance because he is already enrolled at The Ohio State University, but he was blown away by the honor.

Brown was an easy choice. He earned All-Delco honors in football and track.
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A deserving salute to Delco’s best - The Delaware County Daily Times : Serving Delaware County, PA(DelcoTimes.com)
 
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What can he do for you? ? As we started saying on Thursday, the incoming recruiting class has now had some time to impress their veteran teammates (or not). We talked to one savvy vet who said the defensive young Bucks to catch his eye are Christian Bryant and Jonathan ?Big Hank? Hankins. Well, how about on the other side of the ball, we asked?

Without hesitation: ?The receiver from Pennsylvania ? Corey Brown,? he said.

Bear in mind, this savvy vet is a defensive player. He went on to describe Brown as “extremely fast. Extremely.” As a point of clarification, there are two Corey Browns on the team and each hails from the Keystone State. There’s the aforementioned receiver from Springfield Cardinal O’Hara and the defensive back from Monroeville Gateway. It may be easy to tell them apart going forward because one will be on the field and the other … not so much.

But is Good Corey Brown the answer to the third receiver question asked more now that Duron Carter traded Columbus for Coffeyville? If so, GCB could be the type of explosive presence the offense craves. We will all find out together…
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The talent is certainly there for the redshirt CB to be a Malcolm Jenkins type player on defense. He was absolutely dominate against top competition in all the camps he attended.

Sorry. Meant the defensive back Malcolm Jenkins.
 
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