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Post by DECKS on Aug 21, 2011 12:20:10 GMT -5
This was widely heralded as one of the best recruiting classes ever in the MEAC. I know the final roster isn't set but let's take a look and see how many of these guys are still around. The bolded names are the players currently on the roster. This is sad!
NC A&T 2010 Signing Day Class
DL Eric Young (6'3, 350) Hillside High in Durham, NC, a rivals 2-star
DL Daniel McNeil (6-3, 245) Ragsdale High in Greensboro, NC
DL Dontrail McDaniel (6-2, 225) out of Richland Northeast High in Columbia, S.C
DL Derrius Hamlet (6-4, 265) out of Fairfield Central High in Columbia, SC
LB Major Bryant (6'1, 211) out of Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC, a rivals 2-star
LB Marcus Arline (5-11, 225) out of Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Fla
LB Christian Insley (6-1, 225) out of Ashbrook in Gastonia, N.C, a rivals 2-star
LB Dareon Mays (5-11, 225) out of Union Grove in McDonough, Ga. a rivals 2-star
LB Recco Wilson (6-2, 210) out Carman-Ainsworth in Flint, Mich.
OL William Robinson III (6'4, 290)who attended Riverdale Baptist High, Clinton, Md. a rivals 3-star
OL Ronald “RJ” Canty (6-2, 270) out of Chester High in Chester, S.C, a rivals 2-star
OL Nathan Isles’ (6-5, 285) out Westlake High in Atlanta, GA
OL Kortlan Jackson (6-3, 280) )St. John’s College HS out of Upper Marlboro, Md, a rivals 2-star
DB Jamie Smith (5-10, 170) out of High Point Andrews in High Point, NC, a rivals 2-star
DB Travis Crosby (5-11, 180) Victory Christian in Charlotte, NC, a rivals 2-star
RB Christopher “CJ” Frederick (5-10, 195) West Johnston High in Garner, NC. a rivals 3 star
FB Devin Moore (6-2, 245) East Mecklenburg High in Charlotte, NC
QB Harold “DJ” Clower (6-2, 180) Pasco High in Dade City, Fla
TE Braddie Ellison (6-3, 230) Brooksville, Fla., Nature Coast Tech High
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Post by krazykev on Aug 21, 2011 13:03:43 GMT -5
DL Daniel McNeil (6-3, 245) Ragsdale High in Greensboro, NC is on the team this year...His number is #47. Kortlan Jackson will be back in the spring ...ineligible for the fall
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Post by risco on Aug 21, 2011 13:48:36 GMT -5
This was widely heralded as one of the best recruiting classes ever in the MEAC. I know the final roster isn't set but let's take a look and see how many of these guys are still around. The bolded names are the players currently on the roster. This is sad! This is sad. What happened? |
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Post by Aggie One on Aug 21, 2011 13:51:48 GMT -5
Without going into anyone's business in a public forum, a lot things shouldn't have taken place off the field or in the classroom. Some of these guys are red shorted and some are at JUCOs for a year and we might see them again next spring or fall.
McNeil is a Ragsdale kid. Academics means something there. It did then when I was there in the 70's and it still does today.
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Post by risco on Aug 21, 2011 14:11:49 GMT -5
Without going into anyone's business in a public forum, a lot things that shouldn't have taken place off the field or in the classroom. McNeil is a Ragsdale kid. Academics means something there. It did then when I was there in the 70's and it still does today. You know- everything is changing now. It time to stop recruiting on the bubble kids- whether grades, ACTs, attitude, just too many issues, thinking that one could channel the energy to the football field. Perhaps one can, but one can never determine off the field issues. Furthermore it seems to me that the standards to be an A&T football player are low. It's obvious that Coach B sees this and is doing something about it- thus the subtraction of a number of players. It also seems that coaches have gotten lazy- always looking for a stud (not smart- just very athletic). Give me a player that’s smart, has some athletic ability and has passion for the game- I’ll make him a stud. Isn’t that what’s coaching about? |
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Post by Aggie One on Aug 21, 2011 14:16:54 GMT -5
Agreed.
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Post by Aggie Monster on Aug 21, 2011 15:35:42 GMT -5
It also seems that coaches have gotten lazy- always looking for a stud (not smart- just very athletic). Give me a player that’s smart, has some athletic ability and has passion for the game- I’ll make him a stud. Isn’t that what’s coaching about? I agree. We had gotten Waaaay lazy! The thing about FCS football is that you dont really have "studs" unless they are FBS transfers. Everyone else was passed on in one way or another by an FBS school. Whether it be for grades, character, size, or just ability. So it's moronic thinking by a coach to think you can "change" a kid with less resources. Sure, their is always some chances you might take, but you cant take as many as we had been taking in the past and think it wasn't going to bite us in the a$$. With that being said. If about 4 more of those recruits stay and we would be right on parr with a lot of FCS schools. |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 21, 2011 17:17:11 GMT -5
a 1-10 record, firing of the head coach, lack of stability, and a legacy that includes a recent 27 game losing streak are motives to leave a program. certainly it doesn't help.
i think broadway will bring the stability and good common sense that our program has been lacking for a while. we're a program that has major, major challenges on its hands. but i really think we've got the right coach this time, someone who is "experienced" and doesn't have to go thru on the job training. its gonna take some time to turn things around, but i think we're heading in the right direction...
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Post by DECKS on Aug 21, 2011 17:22:54 GMT -5
N.C. A&T's 2009 Signing Class
Darius Hall 6-2 260 DT/DE Dudley Greensboro, NC
Ricky Lewis, Jr. 5-10 170 ATH Dudley Greensboro, NC
Chris Neal 6-1 230 DE Dudley Greensboro, NC
Tevin Williams 6-1 200 LB/S Dudley Greensboro, NC
Chris Kennedy 5-11 185 RB Northwest Guilford Greensboro, NC
Daron Collins 6-4 280 OL Mallard Creek Charlotte, N.C.
Marcus Nelson 6-5 285 OL Christ Charlotte, N.C.
Alex Grubb 6-0 220 P West Davidson Lexington, N.C.
Timothy Sunkins 6-4 315 OL Coolidge Washington, DC
Richard Washington 6-7 330 OL Friendship Washington, DC
Kevin Fulton, Jr. 6-3 200 ATH Milford Mills Academy Baltimore, Md.
Antoinnialrose "Tony" Coles 6-2 230 RB West Hills Community College Oxon Hill, Md.
Eldridge "Buster" Cooper, Jr. 5-9 180 WR/DB North Atlanta Atlanta, Ga.
Brandon Hill 6-1 225 DE/LB Salem Conyers, Ga.
Lewis Kindle 6-2 180 QB Westlake Atlanta, Ga.
Devin Ray, Jr. 5-11 220 LB Riverview Tampa, Fla.
Dontavious Payne 5-8 185 RB FAMU DRS Tallahassee, Fla.
Darius Dawkins 6-3 280 DT/DE Gaffney Gaffney, S.C.
Isaiah Martin 5-10 180 DB Northside Roanoke, Va.
Patrick Courtney 5-9 140 K San Gabriel South Pasadena, Calif.
Theo Agnew 6-5 230 DE Northwest Catholic Windsor, Conn.
Tony Mashburn 5-11 205 OLB Lincoln Tallahassee, Fla.
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Post by Aggie One on Aug 21, 2011 22:49:53 GMT -5
A good many of those who left and went down a division, to JUCO or to a NAIA school where the academics are a whole lot easier. The only one I read about that went up to a Divsion One program was Payne to Cal or Oregon. I can't remember which.
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Post by numberonebrave on Aug 22, 2011 18:56:44 GMT -5
(Payne to Cal or Oregon. I can't remember which)... That is not the Payne that attended A&T. (Brandon Hill 6-1 225 DE/LB Salem Conyers, Ga.)
Edward Brandon Hill is stll on the team
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Post by trues on Aug 23, 2011 10:02:37 GMT -5
I agree things seem to be pointed in the right direction. I heard he came out on Sat looking like a assassin LOL. Which goes back to what I have always wanted A&T to do is hire a proven Head Coach. I am still amaze at the qualification of his staff.
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Post by Gator on Aug 23, 2011 11:38:53 GMT -5
Anyone has an update on this kid?
Grambling recruiting: DT Eric Young; see video
Two-star defensive tackle prospect Eric Young, of Hillside High in Durham, N.C., is interested in Grambling, among other programs. Young (6-2, 342; 5.72 in the 40) is ranked No. 110 in the nation among defensive tackles by ESPN Insider. He participated, earlier this year, in the Rivals.com Five-Star Showdown in Greensboro, N.C., run by former [...]
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 23, 2011 11:43:08 GMT -5
i really hated losing that guy. we sure could use his services about now. but if he can't keep his grades up, he'd probably cause more harm than good for us...
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Post by krazykev on Aug 23, 2011 12:19:49 GMT -5
Anyone has an update on this kid? Grambling recruiting: DT Eric Young; see video Two-star defensive tackle prospect Eric Young, of Hillside High in Durham, N.C., is interested in Grambling, among other programs. Young (6-2, 342; 5.72 in the 40) is ranked No. 110 in the nation among defensive tackles by ESPN Insider. He participated, earlier this year, in the Rivals.com Five-Star Showdown in Greensboro, N.C., run by former [...] January 4, 2010 | 0 Comments More Hinds Community College |
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