Recruiting Insider - May 10, 2009

Another Local Player Bound for Division II Power

Colleague B.J. Koubaroulis is on top of things in Fairfax County and passes along that Lake Braddock guard Dominic Morra is bound for NCAA Division II power Augusta (Ga.) State, which is coached by W.T. Woodson grad Dip Metress, whose brother, Brian, is the coach at Lake Braddock. Augusta's roster...

By Josh Barr | May 15, 2009; 10:03 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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U-Md., VT, WVU Among Dozens Chasing Robinson LB

Robinson linebacker Brian Laiti "is getting a lot of love," according to Coach Mark Bendorf, but the 6-3, 210-pound junior has yet to narrow his college choices. "I've had 44 coaches in so far since the last week of April, it's been a pretty steady stream," Bendorf said. "It's not...

By Josh Barr | May 14, 2009; 12:01 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
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UT, Kiffin About to Snag a Quarterback?

Could this be a recruiting coup for Lane Kiffin? The new Tennessee coach apparently has former Miami quarterback Robert Marve considering walking on in Knoxville instead of potentially accepting a scholarship to play for Purdue. Marve started 11 games for the Hurricanes this season before his rather ugly divorce from...

By Josh Barr | May 13, 2009; 3:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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This Will Come Up in Recruiting

The Washington area already is a hotbed for division I-AA coaches looking for lesser-known talented players or others who perhaps slipped through the cracks. With many top teams in the region -- James Madison, Richmond, William & Mary, Delaware, for starters -- I am certain this new item will be...

By Josh Barr | May 13, 2009; 2:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Will Power Schools Recruit Gonzaga Guard?

Gonzaga guard Cedrick Lindsay enjoyed a breakout junior season, averaging 16.7 points and establishing himself as a significant scoring threat. While plenty of mid-major college programs have taken notice, but it remains to be seen whether schools from the power conference will get involved in his recruitment. His backcourt mate,...

By Josh Barr | May 12, 2009; 4:54 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Former DeMatha Standout Transferring to Arkansas

Former DeMatha guard Jeff Peterson is transferring to Arkansas from Iowa. Peterson started 25 games as a sophomore this past season, averaging 10.4 points and 4.2 assists before missing the season's final seven games because of a hamstring injury. He said he wants to play for a team that plays...

By Josh Barr | May 11, 2009; 10:37 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Williams, Others Rank Highly

Loudoun County expert colleague Paul Tenorio notes thatLoudoun County junior Chase Williams is ranked as the 10th-best prospect at middle linebacker in the class of 2010 by rivals.com. Paul scanned the lists and came up with these other Washington-area players ranked highly at their respective positions, including Linganore's Zach Zwinak,...

By Josh Barr | May 11, 2009; 9:15 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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