Desmond Peoples, Tears it up, watch below.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Michael Bennett: Looking to become the next Peach State Great
Michael Bennett: Looking to become the next Peach State Great
By Matt Yanofsky
Homegrown talent is all but nonexistent in both college and professional sports. Big time recruiting trips, top of the line facilities, monstrous fan support and lucrative contracts far too often push local heroes out of the market. But every so often, an atypical athlete comes along like Alpharetta HS’ Michael Bennett.
Bennett, a 6’3 186 lb wide receiver, passed up more than two-dozen offers to stay local and play for the University of Georgia. Even as an elite performer, Bennett made it a priority to stay sharp both on and off the field. With a 4.55 40 yard dash, 34 inch vertical, 4.29 shuttle run, great hands and an even more impressive 3.5 GPA, Bennett’s future expands far beyond football. I had the opportunity to catch up with Bennett, who is slated to graduate high school in May.
Matt Yanofsky: Hey Michael. Congrats on your commitment to Georgia. You had a number of other offers but chose to stay local. What made you pick UGA?
Michael Bennett: The proximity to home was huge. It was a great offer and an (Georgia is an) SEC team. Georgia was in need of receivers, so I think I can come in and play right away. I am also cool with the coaches they are all great!
MY: You had a terrific senior year and really stuffed the stats. You rushed for 693 yards, scored 7 TD’s, made 35 tackles and gained 1,084 all-purpose yards en route to being named honorable mention all state. Describe your senor year for us from end to end.
MB: Our record wasn’t that great (3-7), but I feel I did very well individually. I was the second leading receiver in our region. This year helped me develop as a player and (prepare me) for the next level.
MY: You starred at our events in both 2008 and 2009. In 08, you won the WR MVP at the Ultimate 100. In 2009, you took home the prestigious Combine King award at our Atlanta event after tearing apart the stat sheets. What was that honor like, especially considering Atlanta is one of the deepest combines we run?
MB: It was a great honor! In 08’ as a sophomore, I went to the combine starry eyed and didn’t know what to expect. Once I did well there, I knew I could be a D1 prospect. Winning the U100 Wide Receiver MVP gave me a major confidence boost because like you, said Atlanta is such a competitive area.
MY: How do you feel the NUC helped your recruiting?
MB: It helped a lot. I had NO offers before the ’09 combine and after coming to your camp, I started to get offers. The coaches called me and said they saw things about me (that they liked) and (that I had) major potential. The NUC helped put me on the map and your connections with Rivals.com was big for me as well.
MY: At 6’3 186, you are quick, agile and athletic, three outstanding traits for a WR. Is there a certain player you model your game after?
MB: (pauses) I really like AJ Green (from UGA). He is about my size and we have similar abilities. In the NFL, Randy Moss has been (a player I model myself after) even though he is a freak athlete and I am not quite there (laughing). Moss has a great work ethic and always gets it done.
MY: At Alpharetta high school, you played in front of mostly friends, relatives and some scouts. UGA’s stadium holds upwards of 92,000 people. Do you feel that will add any extra pressure?
MB: Yeah it is going to add pressure (laughing). The first time, actually every time, will be nerve-wracking. It’s on me to step up and perform but I am ready for it.
MY: What are your goals for your freshman year both athletically and academically?
MB: Academically, I want to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above and get acclimated to my classes in college. On the field, I am looking to play as a true freshman since I don’t want to redshirt and coach doesn’t want me to either.
MY: Michael thanks for the interview. Is there anything you’d like to add in closing for all of the aspiring D-1 athletes out there?
MB: If you don’t have any offers and are worried about that stuff, don’t be! Let the process play out and if you are good enough, keep going to the combines and pushing! Everything will work out.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Top Prospect Update: Michael German, QB Blance Ely, FL
Michael German, Quarterback from Blanche Ely High School.
Colleges in the running
Bethune Cookman - offer
FAMU - offer
Fordham University - offer
Hampton University - offer - official visit planned for 1/29
Jackson State - offer
Miami - unofficial visit planned week of 1/18
Morgan State - offer
Tennesee State - offer - official visit planned for 1/22
Awards to date
Fritz Pollard Alliance - Salute to Excellence Honoree - February 4, 2010
Scion Broward County Player of the Year nominee - winner announced on February 3, 2010
Miami Herald's First Team All County - January 26, 2010
Nike South Florida All Star Game (Broward v Miami-Dade) - MVP - January 15, 2010
Nike South Florida All Star Game (Broward v Miami-Dade) - Broward Player of the Year - January 15, 2010
Sun Sentinel's First Team All County - December 30, 2009
Miami Herald's Athlete of the Week - December 1, 2009
Offensive Player of the Week - October 2, 2009
WNNN Radio's Player of the Week - September 25,
What a year mike had...thats what it is all about.
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Colleges in the running
Bethune Cookman - offer
FAMU - offer
Fordham University - offer
Hampton University - offer - official visit planned for 1/29
Jackson State - offer
Miami - unofficial visit planned week of 1/18
Morgan State - offer
Tennesee State - offer - official visit planned for 1/22
Awards to date
Fritz Pollard Alliance - Salute to Excellence Honoree - February 4, 2010
Scion Broward County Player of the Year nominee - winner announced on February 3, 2010
Miami Herald's First Team All County - January 26, 2010
Nike South Florida All Star Game (Broward v Miami-Dade) - MVP - January 15, 2010
Nike South Florida All Star Game (Broward v Miami-Dade) - Broward Player of the Year - January 15, 2010
Sun Sentinel's First Team All County - December 30, 2009
Miami Herald's Athlete of the Week - December 1, 2009
Offensive Player of the Week - October 2, 2009
WNNN Radio's Player of the Week - September 25,
What a year mike had...thats what it is all about.
NUC...uKnow!!!
http://www.nationalunderclassmen.com visit us and register today
Tyler Caveness: “Anything is Possible”-commits to Harvard
Tyler Caveness: “Anything is Possible”
By Matt Yanofsky
When North Cross Schools’ Tyler Caveness weighed in his college options, he did something that many athletes unfortunately don’t; put his academic future first.
Caveness, a 5’9 176 lb all purpose back, epitomizes coach Thomas Carter’s famed message “you are a student-athlete, student comes first.” Caveness, one of the top players in Virginia, committed to Harvard in November and can hopefully set the tone for how athletes choose their college. I had the opportunity to catch up with Caveness recently, as he finishes up High School en route to being an Ivy League scholar.
Matt Yanofsky: Hey Tyler, congrats on committing to Harvard. Harvard, as we all know, is the top school in the country. How did you end up choosing to go there?
Tyler Caveness: I had a few Ivy League offers (on the table) and Harvard started talking to me. They saw my game film, (were aware of) how I did in the All American game. I was invited (to Harvard) and went to the Princeton game (Princeton offered me as well). After the game, I met everyone in the locker room and committed the next morning. My formal acceptance is coming the first of April as long as my grades stay up.
MY: You recently finished your final year of HS football at North Cross School. Tell us about your finale.
TC: We had a pretty good year! We lost by 2 pts in State Semis. It was a heart breaking loss, especially because it was to a team we already beat. We finished 8-3 , I was First Team All State and was one of the only kids from a small school to get that honor. I rushed 1,837 yards, 20 touchdowns and 9.3 yards per carry.
MY: What are you going to be majoring in at Harvard?
TC: Initially I wanted to do Pre Med but right now I am going in as undecided so I can see how all the classes are. My major definitely will end up being Pre Med or Pre Law.
MY: Do you feel that balancing out school and academics may be difficult due to the high level programs you will be enrolled in come September?
TC: It’s not going to be easy but there are plenty of guys already doing it. Every player they have recruited over the last 16 years has graduated so I am not going to be the first to struggle.
MY: In 2008, you won the DB MVP and fastest man at our Durham camp. What was that like?
TC: It was pretty cool! Until that point I thought it would be cool to play college football but wasn’t sure if I was going to play. After coming to the event (as a sophomore) I gained a lot of confidence and the event really opened the door for me to play college football.
MY: What are you goals for 2010 as both a student and athlete?
TC: As a student, I want to get in the hang of things. I know the atmosphere is going to be different. I spoke to the football coaches and they are going to use me in the rotation, so I am hoping to play well early. They are also taking about using me as a (kick) returner.
MY: Thanks for speaking with us. Do you have anything to add in closing to all the aspiring college football players and Ivy League scholars?
TC: Nothing is impossible. During my sophomore year, I never thought I’d be playing at Harvard, but if you put your mind on football and your studies you can go wherever you want.
Monday, January 18, 2010
NUC VS FBU---HANDS DOWN ITS......NUC!
Email sent to our office about our camps NUC vs FBU
Matt,
"It was nice speaking with you today. I wanted to take a minute to provide you feedback on my experience with NUC and FBU. My boys, Jake and Josh Raulerson attended both organizations regional camps last year as well as NUC's U100 and FBU's Top Gun Camp in Florida. We felt that the NUC experience was a much greater value both economically as well as competitively. My boys commented that the level of competition at the U100 camp was much greater than the FBU Top Gun camp and I can only deduce that this is due your price point that enables more athletes' access. In qualifying for FBU Top Gun, I like to say that my boys are the best of the best with a large enough checking account balance. At U100 they were fighting for their lives! The competition brings out the best in them and I look forward your upcoming event.
Keep up the good work and we will see you in May in Dallas."
Jay Raulerson
Celina, Texas__________________________________________________________________________
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Potential Top Prospect: Austin Mcbroom, 2009/Junior Highlights; Class of 2011, California
888-NUC-MVP-1
Top Prospect Analysis
By Coach Schuman
Austin Mcbroom is a 5'11 170 pound 3 sport phenomenon. He is regarded as one of the L.A. area's best high school point guards, short stops, running backs, and is just a pure athlete. This is a highlight compilation of his junior year football season.
ANALYSIS:
watch austin move, he is too legit!! his speed...phenomenal...his change of direction...ridiculous...nose for ball...top notch...can catch, he can run, he can run you over. This is a legit big time d-1a prospect, with exceptional hips, first step explosion, acceleration and reaccelartion. His stop and start is second to none and is Percy Harvin esque
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