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Apparently ending what has turned into a bit of a soap opera since February 4th,  Glenville High School (Ohio) defensive back Latwan Anderson has committed to the University of Miami.  Anderson was scheduled to make an announcement at a press conference Wednesday morning but the conference was postponed because Glenville H.S. head coach Tedd Ginn Sr. was not able to make it.    According to Sports Illustrated,   Anderson is a Cane and will make the official announcement some time next week.  View Latwan Anderson’s highlight video.

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March 9th’

Though not confirmed it seems that Latwan Anderson is on his way to the University of Miami.  Anderson was down in Miami this past weekend and there’s talk of him going to Miami on a track scholarship.  However,  the legalities of such a move must be examined.   If Anderson is going to play football then he has to be on a football scholarship.  Stay tuned.  In the meantime,  Anderson has grown bitter at West Virginia fans who are coming after him for what appears to be his decsion to attend Miami.

On Anderson’s Facebook Profile,  he has posted a message sent to him from a WVU fan that reads:

“your a media whore, and want all of the attention you can get. To be truthful I don’t want your thug ass at WVU. Travis Bell is better than you and Q Forte, I DON’T WANT YOU AT WVU. Fucking Drama Queen, Media Whore…..good luck on a average Miami team, you should fit nicely on the bench there!I guess this is Wat they see”

Anderson’s profile pic also has a strong Miami feel to it:

Anderson expressed frustration in an earlier Facebook post in which he states “I haven’t even picked a school yet and WVU fans are telling me I won’t make it”. Anderson also goes on to state “Miami will treat me just as well as the WV would… but i fit in more and have a better chance of making it at uofm”

Anderson’s decision has taken on a full life of it’s own and now has built itself up into something rather large.  Keep returning to Gridironstuds.com/blog/ for more details as they happen.
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Other News and Notes

In lieu of his recent arrest,  the University of Central Florida has decided to release Jose Jose from his scholarship. In a statement released by school,  head coach George O’Leary said: “I have decided to release Jose Jose from his scholarship at UCF due to expected player conduct rules and guidelines that have been established by UCF and UCF the football program.”

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Football has become a wide open game even at the high school level.  With the evolution of the spread offense,  many times you will find four or even five wide receivers on the football field.  With that in mind,  what Kyle Brunson brings to the table is rare.  Kyle Brunson owns the term “smash mouth” when he takes to the field.  Brunson lives between the tackles and he does it well.  Clip after clip on his video shows Brunson running through arm tackles and over those who dare to put their body in front of him.  This is football the way the old-timers did it.  Halas and Lombardi would be proud watching Brunson put it in gear and flat roll defender after defender.  In 10 games as a junior,  Brunson rolled up 1,500 yards and 20 TDs.   View Kyle Brunson’s highlight video,  click here.

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It took a little while but the entire nation is starting to hear what Gridironstuds.com has been saying for close to a year now and that is Ja’Juan Story is a beast.

Story was introduced to me by one of his high school coaches Robert Kazmier while we were discussing a hot 2010 Nature Coast High School prospect named Tevin Drake (signed with Western Michigan).  Actually,  the conversation turned to Ja’Juan’s older brother Antwan,  the 10.6 100 meter dash fullback before Kazmier hit me over the head with some startling news.   Antwan had a younger brother who was bigger and faster than him.   Most people would have hung up on the coach at this point figuring him to have a problem with lying but we’re in the Sunshine State and things like this are possible.  There’s one thing that never lies and that’s the eye in the sky so Coach Kazmier directed me to the highlight video and Story looked every bit the 6’4″ 180 lbs and 4.35 forty that was said.

Fast forward to 2010.   Thanks to Tevin Drake and others from the 2010 class,  Nature Coast Tech High School is no longer tucked so neatly into the corner of the Tampa area suburb known as Brooksville.  Jerome Brown is the most famous descendant for now but Nature Coast Tech is threatening to crank out an NFL player real soon.  Perhaps Ja’Juan Story is that guy.

Story entered into last week’s Bradenton Under Armour combine with a growing list of impressive college offers.  That list will grow after Story put on a show at the combine.  Under less than desirable running conditions,  Story put up the fastest 40 yard dash time at the camp with a 4.57.  He then took his size and speed to the 1-on-1 and 7-on-7′s.  Story did in defensive back after defensive back enroute to growing his legend.    Story has offers now from at least one school in each of the BCS Conferences with FSU, USF, Pitt, Kentucky, North Carolina, Iowa St. , Minnesota and West Virginia being a few to ask that he be their guy.

There were rumors out there that South Florida was the leader for his services but Coach Kazmier explained, “We went down there and met the staff and checked out a basketball game,”  Kazmier said.  “He liked it but he’s going to be thorough when making this decision.  He has a good head on his shoulders and he’s going to make the decision that’s best for him.”

The truth of the matter is that Story has no current leader and that’s probably best.  Offers are going to continue to pour in for him so there will be much to consider in the ensuing weeks and months.  No doubt there will be plenty of developments in Story’s recruiting this Spring.  Stay tuned.

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March 6, 2010

University of Central Florida recruit Jose Jose from Miami Central High School was arrested Friday and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and aggravated assault  with a firearm according to a story in the Orlando Sentinel.  Read more here.

March 1st

Contrary to reports,  Plantation H.S. (Florida) linebacker/safety Jeremy Cash did not commit to Ohio St. over the weekend.

Glenville H.S. (Ohio) quarterback Cardale Jones has been offered scholarships by Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and West Virginia.

Blue Valley West H.S. (Kansas) offensive lineman Dylan Admire has committed to Nebraska.  Admire is also being recruited by Missouri, Iowa St., Kansas and Kansas St. among others.

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Need a running back?  Tyrone Pope can do that.  Need a defensive back? Tyrone Pope can do that.  Need a wide receiver?  Tyrone Pope can do that.  Need a quarterback?  Tyrone Pope can do that.  Need a punter?  Tyrone Pope can do that too.  There isn’t much on the gridiron that Tyrone Pope can’t do and he does it all with authority.   At 5’8″ and 175lbs.  this 2011 prospect is well built and breaks tackles like a teenager breaks curfew.  Pope has accumulated a nice array of highlights as he lines up at positions all over the field.  Opponents must spend hours in meetings trying to figure out how to stop this young man from hurting them.  View Tyrone Pope’s highlight video.

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Now this is a highlight video.  From the word go,  Kasier High School’s Dwayne Brown is making plays.  From the 102 yard interception return to start the video to the big hits and crafty runs,  Brown keeps you entertained.  It’s one of those videos where you sit there wondering,  what’s he going to do next?  He’s electric and can fly.  He has the kind of speed that shows up well on the football field.  Brown uses his speed to make plays from his safety position,  at wide receiver, on special teams and in from the backfield in special formations.  He’s a jack of all trades that will jack you up if you are in his path.  Brown will be a hot topic this upcoming recruiting season.  You can see him first at Gridironstuds.com.   View Dwayne Brown’s highlight video.

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As expected there were some blazing times at the NFL Combine on Sunday as the running backs and wide receivers took to the field for their drills.  Many anticipated the times of CJ Spillers, Jacoby Ford and LSU specialist Trindon Holliday and they did not disappoint.  Ford turned in the fastest official time at 4.28.  There were some reports that Ford clocked in the 4.18 range on some of the scouts clocks in attendance.  Trindon Holliday turned in the 2nd fastest official time at 4.34 and CJ Spiller clocked a 4.37 with an unofficial time of 4.28.

Aside from those blazing times,  there were some other impressive performances on the 40 yard track.  Pittsburgh TE Dorin Dickerson laid down a 4.40.  Did you hear what I said?  A Tight End just ran a freakin 4.40.  We are getting closer and closer to being mutants in the World of athletics.  Dickerson measured at 6’4″ and weighed in at 226 lbs.  Oh yeah,  I am shaking my head.  I am also shaking my head over Miami Tight End Jimmy Graham being 6’7″ 260 lbs. and clocking 4.56.  Sounds like a bunch of guys suped up on Madden 10.    Also have to give props to Cal running back Jahvid Best laying down an unofficial 4.33 and Fresno St. running back Ryan Matthews cranking out an unofficial 4.41 weighing 218 lbs.  Matthews,  in my opinion,  is the most underrated player in this year’s draft pool.  I feel about him the way I felt about Vincent Jackson when he was coming out.

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