Recruiting Insider - September 23, 2007

A Look At Maryland's Quarterbacks

Here's an interesting take on Maryland, its quarterback problems and whether Ralph Friedgen should shoulder the blame. I think there are some valid points here, especially looking back at the Fridge's ability to churn out talented players like Joe Hamilton at Georgia Tech. However, I think there are two other...

By Josh Barr | September 28, 2007; 12:42 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hokies Lose Freshman Guard

The interesting offseason continues for the Virginia Tech basketball team as freshman guard Darrion Pellum - already enrolled in fall semester classes in Blacksburg - had an SAT score that was rejected by the NCAA Clearinghouse and was ruled a nonqualifier, meaning he can never play at an ACC school....

By Josh Barr | September 28, 2007; 10:42 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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U-Va. Lands Hoops Recruit

Virginia's basketball team yesterday picked up its first recruit for next fall. Sylven Landesburg, a 6-6 guard from Queens, N.Y. said it was hard to say no to the local school, St. John's. He also was considering Georgia Tech and had offers from Kentucky and Texas....

By Josh Barr | September 28, 2007; 8:56 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Must Read For Any Recruits

This isn't about recruiting. But I think it's a must-read for any recruits, their parents and their handlers. If I were guessing, I'd venture to say that at least half of the high school football players who think they're going to play in college take some type of supplement. The...

By Josh Barr | September 26, 2007; 10:16 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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O'Connell Center Could Make Choice Soon

Two O'Connell basketball players have already announced their college intentions and don't be surprised if a third does before the start of practice. Center Frank Ben-Eze, a Nigerian with one year of high school basketball under his belt, has taken official visits to Virginia Tech and Marquette as well an...

By Josh Barr | September 25, 2007; 8:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Barber Plans to Take Some Visits

Edison standout senior Ben Barber - who is playing quarterback for the Eagles but being recruited as a wide receiver - says he doesn't have any campus visits scheduled but anticipates taking some in the near future. Barber holds scholarship offers from Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech and says he...

By Josh Barr | September 24, 2007; 9:56 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hokies, Cavs Hoops Notes

Man About Roanoke Doug Doughty says Bob Gibbons believes Virginia Tech picked up a solid recruit in forward Victor Davila. Gibbons also thinks Virginia eventually will get a commitment from center John Brandenburg. Sylven Landesburg, who has already taken a visit to Charlottesville, is set to pick this week between...

By Josh Barr | September 24, 2007; 9:29 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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