Official Patriot League Commit Tracker

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Moved all the Patriot League football commits to one tracker:

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

I'll be updating it as I go with whatever I find out. Just added a lot of names.

[Andy]

Colgate Chris Looney WR 6-4 190
Verona's Chris Looney, one of Essex County's top basketball players, ... has made a verbal commitment to attend Colgate University for the gridiron game. ...
www.sidelinechatter.com/

Holy Cross Senior ILB David Herman (6-2, 225) St. Xavier HS, OH has committed to Holy Cross. Cinci Enquirer
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=blog06&plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3ade3ab7e7-5e43-4e32-8612-155786b59a09Post%3a6ea1d3a7-99b1-495b-ae61-e8782df67d65&sid=sitelife.cincinnati.com

Lafayette Jason Marshalek DT 6-4 270
http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/522176.html?nav=5017

Lafayette Kyni Scott DB 6-1 170
Pine Bush senior Kyni Scott has verbally committed to attend Lafayette College and play for its football program. Scott expects to play in the secondary at ...
www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090129/SPORTS31/901290331/-1/SPORTS - 28k

Lafayette Ethan Swerdlow K/P
norcalpreps.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84131 - 55k -

Fordham Ben Heiser QB 6-5
news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901310406

[ngineer]

Colgate Chris Looney WR 6-4 190
Verona's Chris Looney, one of Essex County's top basketball players, ... has made a verbal commitment to attend Colgate University for the gridiron game. ...
www.sidelinechatter.com/

Holy Cross Senior ILB David Herman (6-2, 225) St. Xavier HS, OH has committed to Holy Cross. Cinci Enquirer
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=blog06&plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3ade3ab7e7-5e43-4e32-8612-155786b59a09Post%3a6ea1d3a7-99b1-495b-ae61-e8782df67d65&sid=sitelife.cincinnati.com

Lafayette Jason Marshalek DT 6-4 270
http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/522176.html?nav=5017

Lafayette Kyni Scott DB 6-1 170
Pine Bush senior Kyni Scott has verbally committed to attend Lafayette College and play for its football program. Scott expects to play in the secondary at ...
www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090129/SPORTS31/901290331/-1/SPORTS - 28k

Lafayette Ethan Swerdlow K/P
norcalpreps.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84131 - 55k -

Fordham Ben Heiser QB 6-5
news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901310406

Andy--you celebrating 144???;)

[Lehigh Football Nation]

UPDATED List as of 9:55AM EST:

Lehigh: 9 commits
Lafayette: 11 commits
Bucknell: 7 commits + 1 possible
Colgate: 12 commits
Fordham: 11 commits (+ Lou Rittacio, rumored to be considering Forhdam)
G'Town: 8 commits
Holy Cross: 10 commits

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[Andy]

Andy--you celebrating 144???;)

The Rivalry itself is something to celebrate, my friend, the outcome so overrated. I mean, who's counting?

[DFW HOYA]

The Rivalry itself is something to celebrate, my friend, the outcome so overrated. I mean, who's counting?

There are other PL rivalries too, but the league tends to ignore this.

[RichH2]

There are???? LOL

Classes seem fairly solid across the board with perhaps fewer **s so far. Guess we'llreally know 2 yrs from now

[carney2]

Lafayette to announce today (2/4 - LOI Day) as usual.

[DFW HOYA]

Lafayette to announce today (2/4 - LOI Day) as usual.


Georgetown likely to announce at the end of the spring semester, as usual. xconfusedx

http://guhoyas.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050808aab.html

[carney2]

There are other PL rivalries too, but the league tends to ignore this.

Shouting into the wind (again), I say "how true." And they do nothing to build what they have in this area. There are just so many pieces beyond one-on-one rivalries here that could be exploited:

Three Roman Catholic institutions. Tell me that something couldn't be done with that.

The Siamese quadruplets: Bucknell, Colgate, Lafayette and Lehigh. You really have to hang your hat on minutia to see much difference within this group. Again, tell me that something couldn't be done here.

The list goes on.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

UPDATED List as of 12:00PM EST:

Lehigh: 9 commits
Lafayette: 11 commits
Bucknell: 10 commits + 1 possible
Colgate: 12 commits
Fordham: 12 commits (+ Lou Rittacio, rumored to be considering Forhdam)
G'Town: 9 commits
Holy Cross: 11 commits

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Pace is slowing down, but there is one more Lehigh name that popped up:

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

Also, nice blurb on Colgate's Omar Auais, who I had already listed:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/887563.html

Colgate has been swarming Florida for recruits... I'm not the only one to have noticed that.

[Franks Tanks]

Pace is slowing down, but there is one more Lehigh name that popped up:

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

Also, nice blurb on Colgate's Omar Auais, who I had already listed:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/887563.html

Colgate has been swarming Florida for recruits... I'm not the only one to have noticed that.

Thanks LFN.

The Fordbargd kid is from Camden NY not NJ-- big difference on that one letter xlolx

Also the Morning Call is reporting that Pete Bross from Parkland will sign with Lafayette. It was previously reported that he will be attending Army.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Thanks LFN.

The Fordbargd kid is from Camden NY not NJ-- big difference on that one letter xlolx

Also the Morning Call is reporting that Pete Bross from Parkland will sign with Lafayette. It was previously reported that he will be attending Army.

Fixed :o

[Franks Tanks]

Fixed :o

The Morning Call also reports a William Boyko:from Northampton High school will go to Lehigh.

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-sports-letter-intent-020409-cn,0,7149349.story?page=2

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Thanks. Added the two local guys to the list.

I'm averaging about 12 recruits per school.

[Andy]

Harlan Abelhouse East Meadow Colgate liblitz.com

[Lehigh Football Nation]

UPDATED List as of 10:00PM EST:

Lehigh: 12 commits
Lafayette: 12 commits
Bucknell: 11 commits + 1 possible
Colgate: 13 commits
Fordham: 14 commits (+ Lou Rittacio, rumored to be considering Forhdam)
G'Town: 11 commits
Holy Cross: 11 commits

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[ngineer]

Shouting into the wind (again), I say "how true." And they do nothing to build what they have in this area. There are just so many pieces beyond one-on-one rivalries here that could be exploited:

Three Roman Catholic institutions. Tell me that something couldn't be done with that.
The Siamese quadruplets: Bucknell, Colgate, Lafayette and Lehigh. You really have to hang your hat on minutia to see much difference within this group. Again, tell me that something couldn't be done here.

The list goes on.

And all three Jesuit, no less. I agree. One would think there is some creativity amongst the three to conjure something...Like an 'exorcist trophy' similar to the "Commander and Chief Trophy" the three service academies fight over.

[ngineer]

The Rivalry itself is something to celebrate, my friend, the outcome so overrated. I mean, who's counting?

Oh I agree on celebrating The Rivalry, itself, it's just that the picture seemed odd considering this year's result. Having strapped it on for the Brown and White, I cannot agree that the outcome is overrated. My winter has been much warmer this year than the past four.xnodx

[CrusaderBob]

No disagreement here vis-a-vis rivalried and to avoid re-writing everything, I'll just refer you to the prediction thread from last November, prior to the final week of the regualr season. I think it starts with the second post on this page.

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52046&page=5

[bison137]

Another Bucknell name:

LB Julian Davis, 6'1" 225 lb (Gateway H.S., St. Louis MO) - also a RB in HS

http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com/articles/2009/02/04/south/sports/doc4989f8d3e0199680269424.txt

[Andy]

Oh I agree on celebrating The Rivalry, itself, it's just that the picture seemed odd considering this year's result. Having strapped it on for the Brown and White, I cannot agree that the outcome is overrated. My winter has been much warmer this year than the past four.xnodx

Oh, I know what you were saying, I was just trying to come up with a witticism in lieu of the obvious "what a dope I am for still having that up there." Let's see, I've got Bucky Dent here somewhere to annoy the other "Nation."

[TheValleyRaider]

Oh, I know what you were saying, I was just trying to come up with a witticism in lieu of the obvious "what a dope I am for still having that up there." Let's see, I've got Bucky Dent here somewhere to annoy the other "Nation."

Well, I approve xthumbsupx:D

[bison137]

Another Bucknell name:

QB/Punter Kyle Hoppy 6'1", 195 pounds (Orchard Park NY)


http://www.wkbw.com/sports/39119077.html

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Added a bunch more:

Lehigh: 13 commits
Lafayette: 12 commits* (they've announced already (http://goleopards.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020409aac.html))
Bucknell: 14 commits + 1 possible
Colgate: 14 commits
Fordham: 15 commits (+ Lou Rittacio, rumored to be considering Forhdam)
G'Town: 11 commits
Holy Cross: 11 commits

There are a bunch more that I will report as soon as I can.

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I will be continuing to add many more names to my tracker as they come in. I have some Holy Cross commits I need to check out still, as well as one uncomfirmed Lehigh recruit. I have DFW's list of published Georgetown recruits (thanks DFW). I think I have almost all the ones from Colgate too.

Lehigh: 13 + 1 possible
Lafayette: 13 commits* (they've announced already (http://goleopards.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020409aac.html))
Bucknell: 15 commits + 1 possible
Colgate: 19 commits
Fordham: 16 commits (+ Lou Rittacio, rumored to be considering Forhdam)
G'Town: 18 commits
Holy Cross: 13 commits

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[Andy]

I posted this one days ago but then the story became too dated for the site's archives. Here it is via cache. (scroll down)

Chris Looney Verona, NJ 6-4 190 WR Colgate

Maybe one of the league's best recruits.

http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:uk3jxDj63LcJ:www.sidelinechatter.co m/monday/buzz.htm+colgate+%22chris+looney%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us

[ngineer]

Lehigh supposedly is getting a blazing WR from California named Flynn. Any confirmation of that?

[bison137]

Another Bucknell name:

RB Tyler Smith (North Penn HS PA) 5’9” 175 lbs.

[DFW HOYA]

"Pedretty, on the other hand, didn't know until recently where he would attend college, but after making a trip to Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., last weekend and coming back with a scholarship offer, he decided to sign with the Crusaders...Pedretty also strongly considered Lafayette and Georgetown, as well as a number of Patriot League and Ivy League schools. But the financial package Holy Cross offered the 6-foot-4, 255-pound lineman was too good to resist."

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/preps/article973477.ece

[RichH2]

Have not heard any news on Flynn from Cal but LU did sign another wr Marvin Pierre 6'3" 185 Pine Crest Fl, AC Broward

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Just added a bunch more that rolled in - including three from Bucknell from the DC area that I don't think I've seen anywhere else.

Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this! If there are any missing, let me know.

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[RichH2]

Is itmyimagination, it does seem that overall with some bright spots PL recruiting a bit down this year.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Added a few more stragglers.

IMO Rich, it's hard to tell if it's a good year yet or not.

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[breezy]

LFN --

I was finally able to find an article that confirms Tom Mannix of Brearley HS (Kenilworth, NJ) as a Holy Cross recruit.

Link: http://www.localsource.com/articles/2009/02/05/kenilworth/sports/high_school/doc498a3676a94d2539216803.txt

[LBPop]

Just added a bunch more that rolled in - including three from Bucknell from the DC area that I don't think I've seen anywhere else.


Glad to see that there are still football players in the DC area that are interested in playing in the Patriot League. I was starting to wonder...xeyebrowx

[RichH2]

Did a quick pre-Carney search on LFN's list of PL recruits. Not bad really but I wonder , given economic turndown and PL's lack of movement to define a comprehensive schollie policy for all sports, whether it will be enuf to at least keep PL at the same level as last couple .of yrs. Given economic situation $ may be scarcer and pool of kids we can recruit even with new AI will shrink. Will that lead to PL being even less competitive on National and Ivy levels?

[colorless raider]

Did a quick pre-Carney search on LFN's list of PL recruits. Not bad really but I wonder , given economic turndown and PL's lack of movement to define a comprehensive schollie policy for all sports, whether it will be enuf to at least keep PL at the same level as last couple .of yrs. Given economic situation $ may be scarcer and pool of kids we can recruit even with new AI will shrink. Will that lead to PL being even less competitive on National and Ivy levels?

Sadly,:( the answer is "yes" we will slip further unless the knuckle heads figure it out and we go to scholarships.

[DFW HOYA]

Sadly,:( the answer is "yes" we will slip further unless the knuckle heads figure it out and we go to scholarships.

They have figured it out and it's more and more likely they're not going in that direction. It's like the last scene in the 1980's film "No Way Out". When Kevin Costner storms out of the safe house, the spy looks up and remarks "Let him go, he will return. Where else does he have to go?"

There really is no place these schools have to go. Oh, Fordham fans may talk about the CAA or Big South, but Fordham moves at a glacial pace and Fordham is not in their plans to begin with. And no PL president is going to pick up and move his/her school's entire athletic identity on account of football.

[Fordham]

They have figured it out and it's more and more likely they're not going in that direction. It's like the last scene in the 1980's film "No Way Out". When Kevin Costner storms out of the safe house, the spy looks up and remarks "Let him go, he will return. Where else does he have to go?"

There really is no place these schools have to go. Oh, Fordham fans may talk about the CAA or Big South, but Fordham moves at a glacial pace and Fordham is not in their plans to begin with. And no PL president is going to pick up and move his/her school's entire athletic identity on account of football.

That last part would resonate much better if we were all sports members of the PL. We are not even close to having our athletic identity wrapped up in PL football.

A move on Fordham's part may not be imminent and may possible NOT happen but there's no way it's as much of a longshot as you describe there.

[crusader11]

Here are 3 pretty high profile recruits for Holy Cross. 2 are RB's and the other is a QB. All three highlights are very impressive, especially the Reno kids.

Colin Reno (RB from Scarsdale, NY, but did a PG year at Choate. Apparently, he has 4.39 speed; not sure how true that is though. But, the kid can certainly fly): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMcGMechmoQ

Anthony Blake (RB all the way from Oregon. Seems like more of a power back when compared to Reno, but he certainly has some speed as well): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nzcSr8ro14

Grant Enders (QB from Maryland. Real strong arm; often makes several very long throws across his body and while on the run. Also, he has some pretty nifty moves and some speed for a QB): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53K8GeutHU4

[Franks Tanks]

Here are 3 pretty high profile recruits for Holy Cross. 2 are RB's and the other is a QB. All three highlights are very impressive, especially the Reno kids.

Colin Reno (RB from Scarsdale, NY, but did a PG year at Choate. Apparently, he has 4.39 speed; not sure how true that is though. But, the kid can certainly fly): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMcGMechmoQ

Anthony Blake (RB all the way from Oregon. Seems like more of a power back when compared to Reno, but he certainly has some speed as well): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nzcSr8ro14

Grant Enders (QB from Maryland. Real strong arm; often makes several very long throws across his body and while on the run. Also, he has some pretty nifty moves and some speed for a QB): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53K8GeutHU4

The Crusaders really seem to be picking up some momentum. Between the last two years and what appears to be a very good recruiting class the Cross should be in contention for PL titles over the next few years.

[LUHawker]

The Crusaders really seem to be picking up some momentum. Between the last two years and what appears to be a very good recruiting class the Cross should be in contention for PL titles over the next few years.

Well, we'll see what happens when the Dominator is no longer around.

[ngineer]

Announced on the Lehigh voy board of a commit from a nice Safety/WR from Arapaho, Colorado. Not too many Rocky Mountain types in the PL.

[c15683]

Committed to Lehigh


Devin Pullara, Safety/WR-Arapahoe HS, Colorado

6,1" 190 All conference plays lacrosse . Scout *; listed as pre seaon All State DB

[Go Lehigh TU owl]

Jonathon Koslop from Hazleton, PA signed with Georgetown. He was a 4 year starter at OT for the Cougars. He was one of the top OL in NEPA. Good get for the Hoyas.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

More are trickling in - slower now, but they are still coming in. I got a heads-up on 3 Holy Cross commits but I can't for the life of me get independent confirmation:

Jake Bauder Hopewell, PA DB/FB
Kyle Toulouse Yorktown, VA WR / DB
Schuyler Waterhouse Bridgeton, MA DT/OG

Waterhouse is originally from Arizona but played a year at Bridgeton Academy and played against the Holy Cross JV team, where he obviously caught the eye of Gilmore. Looks like a great get, IMO - but I don't have independent confirmation.

Holy Cross' recruiting class, IMO, is starting to get a bit scary from the perspective of a Lehigh fan.

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

I think Lehigh will be announcing tomorrow.

[Franks Tanks]

Jonathon Koslop from Hazleton, PA signed with Georgetown. He was a 4 year starter at OT for the Cougars. He was one of the top OL in NEPA. Good get for the Hoyas.

http://www.standardspeaker.com/articles/2009/02/11/sports/hz_standspeak.20090211.c.pg1.hz11_koslopsigns_s1.2 295991_spo.txt

Here's a link from my hometown rag about him.

Interest quote in the article for the Hoya's

“They told me they were real interested and they think that I can make a big impact,” Koslop said. “The thing that sold me was the Georgetown coach said ‘It’s not a four-year plan, it’s a 40-year plan.’ I figured if I’m going to go, why not go to the best school? I personally think it’s the best school out of that group.”

Good to see Georgetown is on a 40 year plan to revive the FB program xlolx

(Also I understand the quote means success after graduation and the G-town degree will stay with you for life etc. but as it appears in the artcile it can easily be taken wrong)

[RichH2]

Lehigh Mike Hanhauser rb/s Perry hs Ohio 6'0" 180 1660y/13 games 8.5 per carry, 4.58/40
All-Ohio gr 4,

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Lehigh Mike Hanhauser rb/s Perry hs Ohio 6'0" 180 1660y/13 games 8.5 per carry, 4.58/40
All-Ohio gr 4,

Thanks Rich, I added him.

I have about 17 of the incoming class on my active list. Lehigh should be announcing for real sometime tomorrow. Will be interesting to see how many more are in this class - and if we can get some more RBs - and OL. (And, no, it's not so Lehigh can score better in the little-known-yet-much-maligned Patsy ratings.)

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Found a couple more from Long Island - one for Colgate, the other for Fordham.

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[bison137]

Confirming this signing for Bucknell that had previously been reported only on a message board:

G Brandon Morris (Cumberland Valley HS PA) 6'2" 260 lb

2nd team AAAA all-state
All-Eastern PA 1st team

http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2009/02/11/sports/local/doc49927455120e6899122028.txt

[RichH2]

Its just after 6pm, just checked in , no anouncement today from Lehigh. Ah well , maybe on friday the 13th

[bison137]

Two more Bucknell names:


1. RB Jeremiah Young (Steelton-Highspire HS PA), 5'10" 190 lb. PA's all-time leading rusher.

If nothing else, he will help the BU Carney ratings, being a 2-star player.

http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/02/jeremiah_young_to_bucknell.html


2. RB/DB Terrance Fitzsimmons (Haverford School PA) 6'1" 180 lb.

http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/02/13/sports/doc49950a263a3a1641782240.txt

[RichH2]

Young is a very good pick up for you. Congrats

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Thanks bison137 for all the Bucknell commits. I've added them, and another Lehigh name I found (a linebacker):

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2009/02/your-patriot-league-commit-tracker.html

[RichH2]

Jefferson looks like a nice LB recruit for LU ,post grad year should help him.


Must admit I look forward to sme surprises when the y release the list. At this rate unless Coen brings in a big class, which seems unlikely, There won't be a lot of new names

[ngineer]

Yes, the LB recruit looks like a very nice get. We're pretty well set there for 2009, but he looks like a kid with great potential for the following three years. Very possibly a special teamer this year.

[Lehigh74]

Fordham's class of 23 is now posted on the Fordham Athletics website. I'm looking forward to seeing how many Patsy points they receive.

[ngineer]

Two more Bucknell names:


1. RB Jeremiah Young (Steelton-Highspire HS PA), 5'10" 190 lb. PA's all-time leading rusher.
If nothing else, he will help the BU Carney ratings, being a 2-star player.

http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/02/jeremiah_young_to_bucknell.html


2. RB/DB Terrance Fitzsimmons (Haverford School PA) 6'1" 180 lb.

http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/02/13/sports/doc49950a263a3a1641782240.txt

Interesting info in that Lehigh's recruit Zach Burket (sp?) was described as the 4th leading rusher all-time in US, ergo, #1 in PA...Both players come from single A programs, so not sure what the disconnect is on the stats?xconfusedx

[Franks Tanks]

Interesting info in that Lehigh's recruit Zach Burket (sp?) was described as the 4th leading rusher all-time in US, ergo, #1 in PA...Both players come from single A programs, so not sure what the disconnect is on the stats?xconfusedx

Barket was the 4th all time leading rusher nationally for a single season, and had more rushing yards than any other high school back this year.

The Bucknell kid has the all time career rushing record in PA.

Barket had the best single season, but the Bucknell kid had more for the career.

[colorless raider]

Fordham's list is up on their web page.

[Lehigh74]

Fordham's list is up on their web page.

I made the same point 4 posts ago.

[RichH2]

Seems like a pretty good group overall.

[Franks Tanks]

Seems like a pretty good group overall.

Very geographically diverse group. Some tall thin linemen that will need to fill out a bit, and a big QB. Not a whole lot of info on each player however.

[bison137]

Interesting info in that Lehigh's recruit Zach Burket (sp?) was described as the 4th leading rusher all-time in US, ergo, #1 in PA...Both players come from single A programs, so not sure what the disconnect is on the stats?xconfusedx



Barket had 4187 yards in 2008 - as mentioned a state record for a season. He also had 8325 for his career.

Young had 9027 yards for his career. He had 3444 as a junior but "only" 2812 as a senior due to several injuries. He sat one full game and parts of a few others this year due to a sprained ankle or he might have put the state record close to 9500 yards.

[ngineer]

Barket had 4187 yards in 2008 - as mentioned a state record for a season. He also had 8325 for his career.

Young had 9027 yards for his career. He had 3444 as a junior but "only" 2812 as a senior due to several injuries. He sat one full game and parts of a few others this year due to a sprained ankle or he might have put the state record close to 9500 yards.

Got it.xthumbsupxWill be interesting down the road to see how these two stars from small programs do against each other and whether a lot of other schools missed the boat with them.

[RichH2]

It is a big jump from A hs football to DivI football, but both kids dominated their level and A football in Pa is very tough . they will have to adjust to not being the fastest kids on the field .

[carney2]

I just discovered the Fordham recruiting class announcement. Having a full plate week, but will try to get to it later today. It will be interesting to see if our Fordham's claims of a recruiting disadvantage are reflected here.

[Ken_Z]

Having a full plate week

is this some sort of variation of the blue plate special at the old curmudgeons home?

[LeopardFan04]

Philadelphia Daily News has Jamel Haggins a linebacker from Ben Franklin going to Lehigh. There's also a blurb at the bottom that Scott Kajmo, a lineman from Archbishop Wood has committed to Lafayette.

I didn't see these names posted on the thread. Interesting the kid's quotes keep referring to being offered a scholarship:

http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/sports/39701702.html

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Not technically part of the commit tracker, but several locals were selected for the East/West PA All star game:

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=125946

Jon Wagner (Bucknell)
Jeremiah Young (Bucknell)
Tyler Swoyer (Lafayette)

Also:

Brett Fox (William & Mary)
Rodney Hill (Howard)

EDIT: From the official roster (http://www.eastwestgame.org/home/top_story_cont), also playing are:

Brandon Morris (Bucknell)
Chris Horner (Colgate)
Roman SanDoval (Holy Cross)
Tyler Smith (Bucknell)

[ngineer]

Philadelphia Daily News has Jamel Haggins a linebacker from Ben Franklin going to Lehigh. There's also a blurb at the bottom that Scott Kajmo, a lineman from Archbishop Wood has committed to Lafayette.

I didn't see these names posted on the thread. Interesting the kid's quotes keep referring to being offered a scholarship:
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/sports/39701702.html

We see that term being misused all the time. Mostly by parents who want others to think that their cherub earned a scholarship and not based on the fact they qualified for financial aid. I've seen the same misuse of terms with Ivy, PFL and D-III recruits.

[RichH2]

Money is money, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, certainly the kids and there HS coaches love Div I scholarship in the newspaper.

[LBPop]

I began to notice this phenomenon when LBKid started being recruited by the Ivys and PL schools. I would hear that a kid had received a football scholarship from Brown (for example). I used to quickly respond that this was incorrect, but I realized that the parents did not want to reveal that Brown had determined that they "needed" financial aid. I guess pride takes many forms.

[ngineer]

I began to notice this phenomenon when LBKid started being recruited by the Ivys and PL schools. I would hear that a kid had received a football scholarship from Brown (for example). I used to quickly respond that this was incorrect, but I realized that the parents did not want to reveal that Brown had determined that they "needed" financial aid. I guess pride takes many forms.

Yes, see Hofstra....;)

[RichH2]

Hofstra an unusual situation. Nice stadium and pretty good teams historically but no campus or local support.Times I've gone at most a few thousand at the game