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Rumors and Wires: Week of December 14, 2009
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on December 20th, 2009
December 20th
Miami Hurricanes have landed 3 star offensive line recruit Jermaine Barton from St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. (Florida). Barton will join Aquinas teammate Brandon Linder who also committed to the University of Miami on Sunday…more here.
December 17th
Miami Northwestern H.S. (Florida) running back Corvin Lamb has committed to Louisville. Lamb was also considering offers from Nebraska, Rutgers, North Carolina, Ole Miss and UCF.
Pahokee H.S. defensive tackle Richard Ash has decommitted from West Virginia and has now pledged to Michigan.
Rumors are swirling that Glenville H.S. defensive back Latwan Anderson has committed to the University of Miami. Still working on confirming this.
December 16th
Syracuse continues to land Florida talent. Tampa Catholic H.S. defensive back Jeremi Wilkes has committed to the Orangemen despite interest from Florida St., Rutgers, Louisville and Iowa.
DeLand High School running back Shontrelle Johnson has decommitted from Northwestern and has reopened his recruiting. Johnson has rushed for nearly 2,000 yards this season and is now courting offers from Florida St., USF, UCF, Mississippi, Kentucky and Georgia Tech. Check out Shontrelle’s video.
December 15th
The University of South Florida scores a trio of Miami area recruits. QB Jeff Godfrey (Central H.S.), OL Jose Jose (Booker T. Washington) and Todd Chandler (Northwestern) formerly committed to Miami all pledge to the Bulls.
Birmingham H.S. (California) Trajuan Briggs has switched from USC to California. Briggs was previously committed to the Trojans but switched his commitment. Briggs is also still being pursued by Washington, Washington St., Oregon and Pittsburgh.
December 14th
Grandview H.S. (Colorado) DE Chris Martin has committed to Cal. Martin was previously committed to Notre Dame but decommitted when the coaching situation became muddy. Martin had been entertain offers from Florida, Miami, USC and Oklahoma. Charlie Strong leaving Florida hurt the Gators’ chances of landing Martin.
GAME REPORT: Miramar (Fla) v. Central (Fla)
Posted by Chad Wilson in High School Football on December 12th, 2009
The near capacity crowd withstood the annoying drizzle and multiple stoppages to be treated to a thriller that saw history made.
Amongst the thousands who attended were University of Miami coaching staff members offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, wide receiver’s coach Aubrey Hill and running backs coach Tommie Robinson who is recruiting Miramar wide out Ivan McCartney. Also in attendance were current University of Miami players Jacory Harris, Brandon Harris, Tommy Streeter and others. In attendance with them were Cane commits QB Stephen Morris from Pace, RB Eduardo Clements from Booker T. Washington and Washington D.C. linebacker Javarie Johnson.
All were on hand to watch an entertaining game that began with Miramar taking a 14-0 lead. Central scored at the end of the first half due in large part to plays made by Central QB Jeffrey Godfrey running the football. Miramar’s defense led by linebacker Jamal Bass was as adveritsed. The Patriots did not allow Central running back Brandon Gainer to get the big plays nor did they allow the Central passing game to be really explosive.
For Miramar, it was interesting to see Ivan McCartney diplay his athleticism and versatility by playing safety and producing a couple of solid punt returns. Offensively, McCartney was held in check due mostly in part to Miramar quarterback Ryan Williams not being able to get ball to McCartney. Williams served up two interceptions in the contest. However, Williams came up big in the end. With time winding down in the contest, Williams rolled to his left and heaved one deep for Malcom Lewis. Lewis hauled in the pass, broke a tackle and gave Miramar the lead they ended the game with. Sophomore cornerback Tracey Howard gave up Central’s 2nd TD but he looks to be a player. Howard picked off Central QB Jeffrey Godfrey in the red zone during the first half and raced the ball into Miramar territory setting up the Patriots’ 2nd score. Dante Chambers showed his worth with several solid catches.
For Central, Jeffrey Godfrey has a cannon for an arm. There was no downfield pass that is too far and he has nice zip on his intermediate routes. With that said, Godfrey sruggles to read the defenses. Several passes should have been picked off by Miramar but they were dropped. Godfrey made many big plays with his legs and showed good speed in doing so. Brandon Gainer was held in check. Joshua Reece was quiet due mostly to Miramar’s scheme. However, he made some big catches including a nice deep one from Godfrey to put Central on the scoreboard for the first time in the game.
Miramar advanced to the state final for the first time in the school’s history.
Rumors and Wires: Week of November 16, 2009
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on November 18th, 2009
November 20th
Central (Miami, Fla.) quarterback Jeffrey Godfrey has passed for a Dade County career-record 6,543 yards. The previous record was 6,365 by Miami Northwestern star Jacory Harris.
Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer and defensive coordinator Charlie Strong were in attendance to see Jeff Luc play for Treasure Coast vs. Seminole Ridge in a playoff game last night. USC was also in attendance. Luc is reluctant to name a leader but I will proclaim the Gators to be the current leader for Luc’s services.
November 18th
University School (Davie, FL) Dwellie Striggles became the third player from the school to commit to a Division I program when he chose Turner Gil and Buffalo. Striggles was also being recruited by Colorado St. and Rutgers. View his highlight video - click here.
Palmdale H.S. (California) defensive back and Gridironstuds.com member Joshua Shaw has committed to Florida. Shaw is also being recruited by LSU, Miami, USC, Ohio St. and Notre Dame.
Elder H.S. (Ohio) Tight End Alex Smith has rescinded his commitment to Cincinnati. Smith is still being recruited by Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
November 17th
Tennessee has dismissed two of the three players involved in the armed robbery attempt at a convenience store last week. Head coach Lane Kiffin issued walking papers to Nu’keese Richardson from Pahokee H.S. in Florida and Mike Edwards of Glenville H.S. in Cleveland, Ohio.
- On a side note, one of the attempted robbery victims says the players should be allowed to play. Hilarious must read, click here. Things are rough out in Knoxville, son. LOL!
Woodberry Forest linebacker Aramide Olaniyan has committed to UCLA. Olaniyan first committed to Duke but backed off that commitment and reopened the recruiting process. After his recent visit to Westwood, Olaniyan felt like UCLA was the place and committed.
Recent quote from Northwestern High School (Miami, Fla) top rated wide receiver recruit Michaelee Harris “I really like all the playmakers that Miami has,” said Michaelee Harris about the Canes. “They have a good offense and they always produce good athletes. I think they’ll be getting back on top soon.” Harris says he grew up following the Hurricanes. “I like coach Randy Shannon and (wide receivers) coach Aubrey Hill. We talk a lot and have a real good relationship off the field.”
Recent quote from Miami Northwestern High School (Florida) highly recruited running back Corvin Lamb: “I was supposed to visit North Carolina this week,” Corvin Lamb said. “But I don’t think it’ll happen. I’ll probably take it after the season. UNC and Mississippi State stay in touch the most. They show a lot of interest in me. They both said that I could play receiver and running back and that they’d use me on special teams too.”
Kaiser H.S. (California) outside linebacker Josh Shirley enjoyed his second visit to Arizona recently. His first visit was to Washington back in September. Shirley has a lot of schools on his list but I am guessing he lands in Westwood playing for the Bruins.
November 16th
Culver City H.S. (California) linebacker and Gridironstuds.com member Victor Burnett has committed to Washington. Burnett is also being recruited by Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon St. and West Virginia.
Rumor has it that St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. (Florida) Offensive lineman Brandon Linder will commit to the Hurricanes today (Monday).
Pahokee H.S. (Florida) wide receiver Chris Dunkley was injured in his squad’s big “Muck Bowl” contest this past Saturday.
Video: Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 Tournament
Posted by Chad Wilson in High School Football on July 27th, 2009
Plenty of top names were on hand for the Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 tournament in Orlando’s Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. As for who won the tournament, it was the Southeast team led by Miami Central quarterback Jeffrey Godfrey who hit Miramar (Florida) wide receiver Ivan McCartney for the game winning touchdown in the final with no time on the clock.
Below are some video clips of the event. Check out Godfrey, McCartney, Orlando wide receiver Kenny Shaw, Ohio safety Latwan Anderson, Florida TE Gerald Christian and more as they duke it out in the tournament.
Videos are courtesy of: highschoolplaybook.com
Vid Clip: Southeast vs. West
Gerald Christian’s 3 TDs. Kenny Shaw going deep on the defense. Christian Jones playing great D and more. Southeast won 32-0.
Vid Clip: Southeast v. Midwest
Godfrey hooking up with Gerlad Christian on several occasions. Latwan Anderson plucking one from Godfrey and blazing a trail to the end zone for about 98 yards. Midwest wins the game 30-22.
Vid Clip: Southeast v. Southwest
Godfrey finding a smooth Ivan McCartney in the endzone. Munchie Legaux showing off his cannon arm and pin point accuracy.
Spring Game Video: Glades Central v. Miami Central
Posted by Chad Wilson in High School Football on July 13th, 2009
Check out this great video taken of the spring game between Glades Central and Miami Central. This game features a number of big time prospects on both sides including Jeffrey Godfrey and Brandon Gainer from Miami Central and LJ Thomas and Kelvin Benjamin from Glades Central. This video is cut up into 5 parts. Enjoy:
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
