Recruiting Insider - December 7, 2008

Big Weekend in College Park

On the recruiting front, with many local players scheduled to make official visits to Maryland, including St. John's offensive lineman Pete White and Quince Orchard defensive end Jason Ankrah. DeMatha lineman Pete deSouza and Good Counsel running back Caleb Porzel -- who already have committed to play for the Terps...

By Josh Barr | December 11, 2008; 12:34 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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New Mexico, K-State in the Local Picture

Those coaching changes at Kansas State (adding former Maryland defensive coordinator Chris Cosh) and New Mexico (where local recruiting mastermind Mike Locksley is now head coach) are already have local repercussions. DeMatha quarterback Tom Chroniger, who most likely will be a safety in college, said that he has received interest...

By Josh Barr | December 10, 2008; 5:14 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Behind Va. Tech Recruit's Decision to Transfer

Colleague Matt Stanmyre has a terrific read this morning on Paul VI guard Erick Green and his decision to transfer for this season from Millbrook to the Fairfax private school in an attempt to better prepare for college. It's a two-way street: Green hopes to get more rigorous practice and...

By Josh Barr | December 10, 2008; 12:35 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Jenkins Bound for Gainesville This Weekend

Good Counsel All-Met linebacker Jelani Jenkins will take his first official visit this weekend, travelling to the campus of the University of Florida, according to Falcons Coach Bob Milloy. Not bad timing for the Gators, eh? Win the SEC title, get an invite to the BCS title game and then...

By Josh Barr | December 9, 2008; 9:41 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Austin Prefers the Mountains

Walking into Dunbar's postgame media availability following its 20-19 victory over Fort Hill in the Maryland 1A final on Saturday, the first person I bumped into was Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin. Franklin and offensive line coach Tom Brattan were at Dunbar at 7 a.m. in an attempt to make...

By Josh Barr | December 8, 2008; 5:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Locksley to New Mexico; Will Local Players Follow?

Sorry, been a busy morning. I've got some good stuff, including Dunbar-Baltimore star Tavon Austin talking about his decision-making process - I'll post it later this afternoon, but here's a quick hint: Maryland made an impression with its efforts Saturday but West Virginia is his favorite school right now. That...

By Josh Barr | December 8, 2008; 12:38 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
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