Recruiting Insider Archive: Dunbar

West Virginia football doubles its pleasure at Dunbar

Dunbar football coach Craig Jefferies was getting text messages on his cell phone throughout Thursday morning with news that Crimson Tide seniors Vance and Vernard Roberts had orally committed to West Virginia. Jefferies was puzzled. He thought the 5-foot-9 identical twins would take a few official visits in the fall,...

By Alan Goldenbach  | July 1, 2010; 8:42 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
Categories:  DCIAA, Dunbar, Football, West Virginia  
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Former Dunbar LB Javarie Johnson plans to enroll at New Mexico

The D.C. train to Albuquerque is getting another passenger. After leaving Maryland last week amid academic difficulties during his first semester on campus, former Dunbar linebacker Javarie Johnson has set his sights on New Mexico. Dunbar Coach Craig Jefferies said he was sending Johnson's transcript to the school via overnight...

By Alan Goldenbach  | June 21, 2010; 2:17 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
Categories:  Dunbar, Football, Javarie Johnson, New Mexico  
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Ballou lineman, Dunbar corner show well in New Jersey

Ballou defensive lineman Jamar Lewter was named the top lineman at this past weekend's Premier Showcase. At an imposing 6-foot-7, 265 pounds, Lewter lined up at defensive end in the linemen drills, impressing with his quick feet and burst of speed off the edge. Named the top lineman at the...

By Josh Barr  | February 24, 2010; 11:30 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Ballou, Brandon Phelps, Damascus, Duke, Dunbar, Jamar Lewter, Maryland, North Carolina, Penn State, Syracuse, Vance Roberts  
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A sudden change for Dunbar's Johnson

Dunbar senior linebacker Javarie Johnson is now headed to Maryland, after committing to Miami last June and spending the past six months very confident in that decision. Johnson, a second-team All-Met, took his official visit to Miami last month, and was set to enroll in time for the Spring semester,...

By Alan Goldenbach  | January 12, 2010; 2:30 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
Categories:  Dunbar, Football, Maryland  
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Austin not feeling the Draft

It was no surprise to see two former All-Mets, Florida cornerback Joe Haden (Friendly) and Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn (Dunbar) announce they are forgoing their senior seasons and entering April's NFL Draft. Not only are both are expected to be first-round picks, but this was the plan for both...

By Alan Goldenbach  | January 4, 2010; 9:31 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Ballou, Dunbar, Football, Friendly, North Carolina  
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