Recruiting Insider: January 18, 2009 - January 24, 2009

McGregor Discusses the Lure of Albuquerque

Spent some time with DeMatha Coach Bill McGregor discussing just how popular New Mexico first-year coach Mike Locksley is with Washington-area players and coaches. Stags wide receiver Emmanuel MacPhearson and offensive lineman Calvin McDowney are taking official visits to Albuquerque this weekend; MacPhearson already accepted a scholarship offer from Locksley...

By Josh Barr  | January 23, 2009; 11:31 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
Categories:  Football  | Tags:  Emmanuel MacPhearson, Mike Locksley, Tom Chroniger  
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Westlake DB Chooses Miami (of Ohio)

Colleague Katie Carrera with the news: Westlake linebacker Evan Harris committed to Miami of Ohio after taking an official visit to the Oxford, Ohio, school this past weekend. Harris was the defensive leader for the Wolverines during their Maryland 3A championship season with a team high 132 tackles, 70 solo....

By Josh Barr  | January 22, 2009; 5:06 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Jenkins Draws a National Champion to Olney

What's new with All-Met Defensive Player of the Year Jelani Jenkins? The Good Counsel linebacker took his official visit to Penn State this past weekend and plans to announce his college choice on Feb. 4, the first day of the National Letter-of-Intent signing period. Jenkins has drawn plenty of suitors...

By Josh Barr  | January 22, 2009; 11:45 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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Fredericksburg DE Will Visit Michigan State

Chancellor defensive end Clinton Simpkins plans to take an official visit to Michigan State this weekend. Simpkins, a 6-3, 210-pound senior, holds scholarship offers from West Virginia and Kentucky. Michigan State reportedly is waiting to offer a scholarship until Simpkins receives his latest SAT scores....

By Josh Barr  | January 22, 2009; 11:14 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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Area's Leading Rusher Gets First Offer

Colleague B.J. Koubaroulis passes along this tidbit: Chantilly All-Met running back Torrian Pace, a 5-11, 220-pound senior who led the area in rushing with 2,717 yards this season, is starting to catch some late interest. Pace, who also had 33 touchdowns, said Friday that he has recently earned his first...

By Josh Barr  | January 19, 2009; 12:58 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Football  | Tags:  Torrian Pace  
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