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Committed Player List 2012

This kid seems like a steal !! Actually, I have been impressed with all the recruiting so far considering the season we had !! I hate to say this too early but kudos to the coaching staff !! GO BEARS !!
 
Bearsfan24 said:
Another commit:

Brendan Murphy - DB - Glendale CC

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brendan-Murphy-133075" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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A little more information on one of our earlier commits.

Brendan Murphy
Cornerback,
Chaparral HS, AZ
Glendale Community College, AZ

Ht:5'11"
Wt:180 lbs
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Highlight vids:
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/447430/brendan-murphy

From Scout during HS recruitment:
Brendan Murphy - Chaparral CB- Was a 1st team all-region DB last year for Red Mountain, playing in a very tough East Valley Region. Also ran some great times in the 100 and 200. Might be the best kept secret in AZ.

From first game last season:
The Glendale Community College Gauchos football teamed opened the 2011 season on Saturday night with a 37-7 victory over Green River Prep from Washington.

Defensively, GCC was strong all night, allowing just 35 yards of rushing in the game. The defense was led by DE Marshall Peugh (Ironwood) and DB Matt Corven (Deer Valley), who each had 2 sacks. DBs Brendan Murphy (Chaparral) and Dallas Nichols (Central) each had interceptions.
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More information on commit, Jason Link.

Out of high school, he signed with Division 1 Illinios State.

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Story here:

His dream comes true!

By Pete Mohr | February 11, 2009

It’s not an easy decision to relocate away from your high school senior year. Jason Link had the courage to do that, moving in with his Desert Foothills godparents, Chris & Emily Kemmer, to pursue his “dream” of playing college football.

On Monday morning, February 3, Jason Link’s dream came true. Illinois State University Head Coach Brock Sprack telephoned, “Jason, how’d you like to be a Redbird?” Jason could hardly restrain his immediate acceptance. Recruited by NAU and Western Ill., he executed his Letter of Intent to ISU on February 4, National Signing Day.

Jason becomes the second Football Falcon to sign with a “D-I” program, Kyle Watkins (CSHS ’07), being the first. Jason was quick to thank “all of my Cactus Shadows teammates for accepting me, and Coach Chad DeGrenier and his staff for giving me the chance to play.”

Close behind on his appreciation list were George Bennett, who filmed son Nick Bennett on offense (Jason on defense), and Debbie Gibson (Kyle Watkins’ Mom), “who showed me how to put together my recruiting presentation.”

Jason will report to ISU in mid-June. “I’m expecting to ‘redshirt’ my freshman year while they grow me bigger and stronger by at least 30 pounds,” he volunteered. “Sometime this summer, my parents (Greg & Miriam Link) are moving to Peoria, Ill., about 30 minutes from Bloomington; so it’ll be great to be playing right in my own backyard! ” he enthuses.

“Because of my size, I had a lot of doubters along the way,” Jason recalls, “but I never gave up.” I could see that he hadn’t – even in the agony of last August’s “gassers” in triple digit temperatures. Congratulations, Jason! Wherever life may lead you, keep on dreamin’. I’m confident you will. “How ‘bout this Redbird!”

Photo by Pete Mohr: Chris & Emily Kemmer, Jason Link
 
Has anyone heard about Billy Rolle? Where's he visiting this weekend?

I like the singing of the o-linemen. Also, I heard we hired two more full-time assistants. I'm hoping one of them will be an o-line coach.
 
Beardown said:
Has anyone heard about Billy Rolle? Where's he visiting this weekend?

I like the singing of the o-linemen. Also, I heard we hired two more full-time assistants. I'm hoping one of them will be an o-line coach.
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According to 24-7 sports, he's visiting at Florida A&M this weekend, where both his dad (football) and grandmother (basketball) were hall-of-fame athletes.

http://247sports.com/Player/Billy-Rolle-9200

In other words, unless he has a huge desire to leave Florida and spread his wings, it seems unlikely we are going to get this guy. But one can always hope. After all, he did take his only other official to Greeley.
 
We have another commit but I can't tell you who it is because ... I don't know!

But the home page at Coloradoprepreport.com has this teaser:

UNC Adds Another
by Christian James

Nate Shepherd may have committed earlier in the day but who else recently picked Northern Colorado as their future college home? Find out now only from Colorado Prep Report!
http://coloradoprepreport.rivals.com/default.asp
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Since it would be an in-state player (that's their coverage on that site), some of the prospects could be:
Isaiah Claypool, Nick Dalton, (Jan 20 visit) James Dowgin (Jan 27 visit), Morgan Fox (Jan 27 visit), Zech Green, Isaiah Hendrix, Eric Heringer, Justin Holden, Toran Huwa, Parker Kitching, Richard Mbugua, Robbie Painter, Sevrin Remmo (Jan 20 visit), Chandon Rose, Maleaque Washington ... all in-state players who have offers and/or have expressed interest.

The commits and official visit list are only those athletes who mentioned it in an interview or posted on a free site, so your guess is as good as mine, but it's good to know we've got another commit this weekend.
But I haven't a clue which one.
 
FTY, 9news now has their list going and they show this guy, who I am not sure you have:


FOSSIL RIDGE:

Cody Russell - University of Northern Colorado, Football
 
Bear Fiend said:
FTY, 9news now has their list going and they show this guy, who I am not sure you have:


FOSSIL RIDGE:

Cody Russell - University of Northern Colorado, Football
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Awesome - we'll add him to the the list up top. Great find.
 
Faster, you are slacking....

Marcus Forward
Outside linebacker
Flint, Michigan

2 Stars per Rivals

I think we are set at LB for the next few years.
 
Bear Fiend said:
Faster, you are slacking....
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That I am. :o

Bear Fiend said:
Marcus Forward
Outside linebacker
Flint, Michigan

2 Stars per Rivals

I think we are set at LB for the next few years.
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Thanks for the find.

Welcome, Marcus Forward
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Ht: 6-2 Wt: 210
Position: OLB
Year: Class of 2012
Northern HS, (Flint, MI)

Rivals had Marcus Forward as their "sleeper of the week" back in November 2011
http://tamu.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1300881
Sleeper of the week

This week's under-the-radar prospect that won't be unknown for long:

RB Marcus Forward, LB, Flint (Mich.) Northern

The Midwest, and particularly the state of Michigan, is saturated with good linebackers in the 2012 class, and that has hurt some prospects that would likely have picked up more offers in normal years. With the depth at the position, however, most college programs in the region addressed their linebacker needs early in the process, leaving several very talented prospects with few options.

Flint (Mich.) Northern linebacker Marcus Forward is one of those prospects who likely would have had more offers in a year that was not as blessed with linebacker talent. The 6-2, 215-pound Forward changed his body dramatically in the off-season, and was one of the most well put-together linebackers in the state of Michigan by the end of the summer. Forward is a good athlete with good speed, but he will always be known first and foremost as a big hitter. He has the instincts to play middle linebacker and the intelligence (3.67 GPA) to make the calls for the defense.

Forward does hold a couple MAC offers, but his offer numbers do not appear to match his abilities. The problem he faces is that there are a lot of linebackers just like him in the Midwest and only so many scholarships to give out. BCS level schools have shown some interest, and it would not surprise to see one or two make a later offer. He's talented enough to play at that level.
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Senior Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYHcRC-HMN8&feature=related
Forward Commits:
http://247sports.com/Player/Marcus-Forward-7401
 
BINGO! Already know that Shane Barron is an amazing athlete, will have to find out more about his teammates from Flint.

Thank you Coach Robinson, for all those trips you made back to Michigan. It paid off BIG! :thumb:
http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2012/02/flint-area_athletes_make_their.html

Flint-area athletes make their college decisions final on National Signing Day
Flint Carman-Ainsworth


• Shane Barron: Football (University of Northern Colorado)

• Brandon Lenoir: Football (University of Northern Colorado)

• Myles Overton: Football (University of Northern Colorado)

Flint Northern


• Marcus Forward: Football (University of Northern Colorado)
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Myles Overton
Carman-Ainsworth HS
(Flint, MI)
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From Scout:
The Flint Carman-Ainsworth product stands 6'4, 290-lbs, and after some recent camp performances, is beginning to hear from more and more schools.

"I talked to Michigan State, Morgan State, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Bowling Green. I talked to Western Michigan recently too."

Overton has been on two visits, but hopes to see more campuses this summer.

"I visited Hampton and Bowie State and that's about it," he said.
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Your class looks great...

I hear that 6-8 OL Sean McGill from Tigard, OR has committed to the UNC Bears. ISU was recruiting him as well.
 
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