Well, with the Buckeyes playing late today I had a burr in my backside to go out and watch Jalen play in his final HS game for Middletown last night. It was freaking cold and the rain sucked just to preface things. Jalen, on the other hand.......
Firstly, Princeton of 2012 is nothing like the Vikings I remember from High School 20 years ago. Middletown has way more talent. The Middie defense, although, is not good and thats pretty much the sole reason they ended up 4-6 on the season.
Last night I saw a guy on the field do anything he wanted to against the weather, the Princeton defense and everything else that tried to stop him. Holy cow. Speed. Goodness, there's a ton on that young man. He also had a pretty good night passing with a couple of touchdowns. The real turning point though was Jalen busting up the middle from about the 25 yard line, juked and jived and absolutely embarassed every other person wearing pads down the field to the endzone. He is super fast. Only Ted Ginn looked faster in pads when I saw them in person.
Its a shame that his high school career ended the way it did this season but he's a member of the Buckeye family now and we are very lucky to have him!!!!! :osu:
I don't know if it will be available but #7 will fit him perfectly.