Recruiting Insider: June 3, 2007 - June 9, 2007

Gilchrist's Next Stop to Be In Virginia?

Maybe, but not likely to be in Blacksburg or Charlottesville. Notre Dame Academy Coach Tim Fudd said he has been contacted by the personal trainer for Augustus Gilchrist about the possibility of Gilchrist enrolling at the Middleburg school that has pumped up its basketball program in recent years. However, Fudd...

By Josh Barr  | June 8, 2007; 1:44 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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7-Footer Looking Elsewhere

A 7-foot rising senior from San Diego has backed off his commitment to Louisville. Jeff Withey last fall said he would play for Cards Coach Rick Pitino, but now his personal trainer - sound familiar? - says things are wide open....

By Josh Barr  | June 8, 2007; 12:31 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Friedgen Takes the Bird to See Recruit

I always enjoy reading about top players in out-of-the-way places, and this one is no different. Pete Carroll and Urban Meyer have been to the Chirstchurch School to see WR Deion Walker. So have Ralph Friedgen and Greg Schiano, whose time was so valuable that they flew to the school...

By Josh Barr  | June 7, 2007; 11:35 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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WVU Gets Another Commitment

Brooke Point LB Donovan Miles held scholarship offers from Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech, but has verbally committed to play for West Virginia, according to WVSports.com. This comes on the heels of Handley's J.J. Dorsey committing to play for the Mountaineers....

By Josh Barr  | June 6, 2007; 11:01 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Glennon Gets Camp Invite

Westfield QB Mike Glennon has been selected by studentsports.com to participate in the Elite 11 Quarterback Campetition (no, that's not a typo) from July 23-26 in Southern California. Glennon holds offers from, among others, Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Others already chosen for the event are Dayne Crist of Sherman...

By Josh Barr  | June 6, 2007; 10:40 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Cautionary Tale for Baseball Players

It's that time of year when high school baseball playoffs are winding down, which means top pitchers get overworked. This is a cautionary tale for anyone - college and pro draft prospects included....

By Josh Barr  | June 5, 2007; 2:42 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
 
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Top Coaches Making Recruiting Detour

I don't usually blog much about the national recruiting scene, but here's a short story about one of the nation's top players, a linebacker from Wichita, Kan., who goes by the nickname Fireman and is drawing the attention of all of the top coaches....

By Josh Barr  | June 4, 2007; 1:57 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Hebron Out At U-Ga.

Former All-Met LB Akeem Hebron has been suspended for the fall semester at the University of Georgia and plans to enroll at Georgia Military College....

By Josh Barr  | June 4, 2007; 12:32 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Recruits Get a Ride From Donovan

While this columnist wondered what it's like to be a recruit when the coach bolts town, it appears that Florida Coach Billy Donovan is going back to Gainesville. Talk about a rollercoaster ride for those involved. When news broke last week about Donovan heading for the Magic, I made a...

By Josh Barr  | June 4, 2007; 10:17 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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