Screamin_Eagle174 said:
luckyintheorder said:
Love what Deon says at the bottom of the Scout article "I really like Eastern Washington and that’s where I want to go. I haven’t committed yet but if the visit goes well this weekend, there’s a good chance I’ll do it. Like I said, for me, it’s about being loyal and those coaches have stuck with me the whole season and I’m excited to play for them and I’ll give them everything" "It feels good to finally have a home.”
Sweet
That's very promising. I'm not an insider... any chance you could post the whole article or PM it to me?
Found his 2012 stats:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/qI4tS-8A-EeDSfuSG1IscQ/football-fall-12/stats-dj-martin.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
206 carries for 1824 yards (8.85), 23 TDs, with 6 fumbles, but only 2 lost. Their team had no passing game whatsoever, so defenses were likely keying on him a lot more.
Screaming -- Here is the article content off Scout. Cut and pasted below.
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1261805.html
RB Deon Martin By Greg Biggins
National Recruiting Analyst
Posted Jan 28, 2013
It has been a whirlwind recruitment for Bakersfield (Calif.) Stockdale running back Deon Martin but it could be coming to an end very shortly.
Deon Martin, who goes by D.J., was the state sophomore of the year by CalHiSports and was off to a fast start as a junior before an injury cut short his season in week three. He made an early commitment to California but academic issues caused not only the Bears, but just about every other top program he was hearing from, to back off.
There was never a question about Martin’s talent level. At Sunday nights West Coast Bowl featuring some of the state’s top running backs including Lavon Coleman, Zachary Green and Gerard Wicks, it was Martin who had the best game and had several big runs.
Martin has the speed to run outside and the power to run between the tackles. He was tough to bring down and is always falling forward on every carry. He’s a downhill runner with a burst and very good top end speed as well and is easily among the most dynamic backs in the region.
“I wish I would have scored in the game but I had a great time,” Martin said. “I loved being out there competing with other top players in the region. There was a lot of great competition so to be able to come out and play well was a blessing and I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
On the recruiting front, Martin will take his first official visit of the year this coming weekend and a decision will likely soon follow.
“I’m going to visit Eastern Washington,” Martin said. “I’m really excited and have a great relationship with the coaching staff. The head coach and running back came over to my house and I really feel loyal to those guys. They helped me get through the Clearinghouse and I know they have my back.
“Houston and a few others are still recruiting me and I’m sure a few more will come in as well but I really like Eastern Washington and that’s where I want to go. I haven’t committed yet but if the visit goes well this weekend, there’s a good chance I’ll do it. Like I said, for me, it’s about being loyal and those coaches have stuck with me the whole season and I’m excited to play for them and I’ll give them everything I have. It feels good to finally have a home.”
Looks like a man already in this picture...
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