Recruiting Insider: February 15, 2009 - February 21, 2009

Pitt, WVU Offer Local Juniors

Colleague Paul Tenorio has today's news: Broad Run junior running back T.J. Peeler picked up his first scholarship offer from the University of Pittsburgh after attending Pitt's Junior Day. Peeler, a 6-foot, 175-pound versatile back, rushed for 1,145 yards and scored 18 touchdowns despite playing in just 11 games --...

By Josh Barr  | February 20, 2009; 11:04 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  Football  
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Terps, Cavs, WVU Offer D.C. Signal Caller

From colleague Alan Goldenbach: H.D. Woodson junior quarterback Ricardo Young, who looked very impressive in leading the Warriors to a victory over Dunbar in the Turkey Bowl last November, is starting to get some serious recruiting interest. According to Warriors' assistant Larry Williams, Young already has offers from Virginia Tech,...

By Josh Barr  | February 19, 2009; 3:43 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Two Quick Reads; Williams and Malone Hit It Off?

Two quick early-morning hits, both interesting: Are Curtis Malone and Gary Williams set to become pals? That might be a bit strong, but kudos to whoever arranged last week's meeting between Williams and Malone, who runs the area's best travel-team basketball organization. While it is probably too much to suggest...

By Josh Barr  | February 19, 2009; 9:08 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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Terps Hot on Trail at DeMatha

Spoke to DeMatha Coach Bill McGregor, who reports that Maryland has offered scholarships to three of his players: running back Marcus Coker (6-1, 225), OT Ari Kouandjio (6-5, 300) and DB Michael Coley (6-0, 195). "What happened was we got our highlight DVDs done and I took two of them...

By Josh Barr  | February 18, 2009; 2:45 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (7)
Categories:  Football  
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Profiling Two Top Athletes

Two excellent pieces the past two days on college-bound athletes. Yesterday, B.J. Koubaroulis told the story of All-Met Soccer Player of the Year Given Kalipinde of Episcopal, who has signed a letter-of-intent to play basketball for Loyola Marymount. Today, Katie Carrera profiles Westlake All-Met football player Devon Smith, also an...

By Josh Barr  | February 17, 2009; 12:29 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Basketball, Football  | Tags:  Devon Smith, Given Kalipinde  
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