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Doran Grant
Christopher Smith of GoBlueWolverine.com, Nov 22, 2009
The 2011 Buckeye State star made yet another pilgrimage to Ann Arbor to check out the Wolverines as they took on their arch-rival Ohio State. Though the Wolverines faltered on the field, it still didn’t stop Grant from taking positives away from the game.   Full Story


Allen Wallace of SuperPrep.com, Nov 22, 2009
Detchauz Wray says it’s down to two schools – Colorado State and Nebraska. Apparently, those two are the lone ones that are still showing interest. “Arizona pretty much stopped recruiting me,” Wray said. Although Wray is ranked by Scout.com as a receiver, he also plays quarterback. “But I’m not really sure what position they want me for anymore. They were recruiting me for quarterback..."    Full Story

Detchauz Wray

Don Callahan of InsideCarolina.com, Nov 22, 2009
In what seemed like a long time coming, North Carolina has extended P.J. Clyburn a scholarship offer.   Full Story


Bob Lichtenfels of SuperPrep.com, Nov 20, 2009
Kevin Reihner just picked up his second official scholarship offer and took in a ball game in Pittsburgh. Scout.com spoke with Reihner about his new ACC offer and the contest between Pittsburgh and Notre Dame.   Full Story
Kevin Reihner
Kevin Reihner

Scott Eklund of JCFootball.com, Nov 20, 2009
Heading into this season College of Dupage S Trulon Henry (6-1, 225) was a player to keep an eye on and he didn't disappoint, posting an All-Conference season while helping lead the Chaparrals to a 5-5 record. Earlier this week the talented DB got his first offer and he said more schools have called about acquiring his services...   Full Story
Trulon Henry

Steve Robertson of SuperPrep.com, Nov 19, 2009
The Golden Eagles of Southern Miss picked up a commitment from Christian Brothers place kicker Corey Acosta earlier this week. Acosta is one of the top kickers in south and is currently ranked 13th nationally. Purple Wave head coach Kevin Locastro believes his prized specialist will make an impact in Hattiesburg.   Full Story


Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Nov 19, 2009
For the fourth straight year, Detroit Cass Tech has a U.S. Army All-American. Senior cornerback Dior Mathis was recognized officially yesterday. He took the opportunity to look back at his Cass Tech career and ahead to college decision he will make at the game.    Full Story


Don Callahan of InsideCarolina.com, Nov 19, 2009
North Carolina appears close to extending P.J. Clyburn a scholarship offer.   Full Story


Don Callahan of InsideCarolina.com, Nov 19, 2009
Christian Bryant has tentatively scheduled an official visit to North Carolina.   Full Story


Allen Wallace of SuperPrep.com, Nov 18, 2009
Safety Corey Cooper has been committed to Illinois since the spring. That commitment, however, is now at only 50-percent. “I’m still committed, but I’m looking around,” Cooper said. “At the moment (of his commitment) that was my only offer and it’s my home town team and I just got caught up in the opportunity. It was a premature decision.” How is Cooper sure that coach Zook won’t be fired?    Full Story

Corey Cooper

Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Nov 18, 2009
Edwardsville High (Ill.) sent out the tapes on their star junior running back Rodney Coe on Monday and they are expecting a busy next few weeks once colleges see their monster talent.   Full Story
photo by Bill Yarbrough / Edwardsville Intelligencer
Rodney Coe

Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Nov 18, 2009
Vernon Hills (Ill.) junior wide receiver Evan Spencer has a father coaching in the NFL, a best friend who is a top recruit himself and has been around football all his life. He talked about how all of that has added up into his success and his three scholarship offers.   Full Story

Daily Herald photo

Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Nov 17, 2009
Glenbard West (Ill.) offensive lineman Jordan Walsh recently picked up his first scholarship offer. After watching him for a game, we saw why.   Full Story


Tim Adams of IndianaVarsityScout.com, Nov 17, 2009
Center Grove is still in the hunt to defend their 5A 2008 state football championship. Tyler Sykes the 6-0 180 lb. safety has several things going for him. He is tall and fast. The junior safety is on the Center Grove track team and runs the 400m, a leg on the 1600 meter relay team, and he will tell you it helps him close the gap on receivers.   Full Story


Jason Higdon of FightinGators.com, Nov 17, 2009
The 5-11, 175-pounder Eric Scott from Washington (GA) Wilkes is opening eyes across the Southeast. A running back with 4.5-speed, Scott has put up some impressive numbers over the last several seasons.   Full Story
Eric Scott
Eric Scott

Don Callahan of InsideCarolina.com, Nov 17, 2009
Jazz King has narrowed his focus down to two schools.   Full Story


Steve Robertson of SuperPrep.com, Nov 17, 2009
One of the bright spots for DeSoto Central this season was the play of Jeremy Spikner. Spikner made several plays on both offense and defense this season.   Full Story


Mike Fowler of GoSpartans.net, Nov 17, 2009
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio would like nothing better than to establish a pipeline from Cleveland (OH) Glenville high school to Michigan State University. The Spartans have offered five players from the school, more than any other. Get INside to find out what's the status of these five stars that MSU wants to grab commitments from.   Full Story
Jayrone Elliott
LB Jayrone Elliott is a Player MSU really likes

Allen Wallace of SuperPrep.com, Nov 17, 2009
“I’m still committed,” Kyle Prater said about his position towards USC. “I just want to solidify everything and that’s why I’m taking my visits. I want to be 100-percent sure.” So what percentage would Prater assign to his Trojan commitment? “I’m committed. That’s it.” Prater will be visiting the Trojans for their cross-town rivalry game at the Coliseum against UCLA on Nov. 28.    Full Story
Kyle Prater
Kyle Prater

Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Nov 16, 2009
Mequon Homestead (Wisc.) defensive lineman Donte Phillips has gone on back to back unofficial visits to Big Ten schools the last two weeks. He talked about both of those in this update.   Full Story


Chad Simmons of SuperPrep.com, Nov 16, 2009
Casey Turner has some speed and he displays that as he scores three touchdowns in front of Scout against Columbia. Watch the highlights here on ScoutTV.   Full Story
Casey Turner

Alan Zepeda of SuperPrep.com, Nov 15, 2009
In one of the state's biggest game's, two of the top Junior Colleges in Texas met, the winner plays for the Conference Championship. Scout.com was there and has highlights of the players in the game   Full Story
Allen Hale

Allen Wallace of SuperPrep.com, Nov 13, 2009
Jonathan Brown admits he soured on Illinois when their losses started piling up. “It hindered me for a while,” Brown said. “They were losing and I was worried that coach Ron Zook would get fired. But he reassured me that wouldn’t happen and reassured me about the future of the program. He said that he’ll be there longer than me. He said he talked to the athletic director and he’s not going..."    Full Story

Jonathan Brown

Scout.com of SuperPrep.com, Nov 13, 2009
East regional manager Bob Lichtenfels talks about the top recruiting teams in the East, the players who are having the best senior seasons, and what juniors to watch for next year in this edition of "Five Questions".   Full Story
Landon Turner
Landon Turner, 2011 offensive lineman

Steve Robertson of SuperPrep.com, Nov 12, 2009
DeSoto Central standout defensive back Jeremy Spikner has earned a reputation as one of the top cover guys in Mississippi's 6A North classification. Spikner hopes that his body of work is enough to earn him a chance to keep playing above the high school level.   Full Story
Jeremy Spikner

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