Colorado Recruiting class
Ethan Alpert
Here are all 17 colorado recruits who've committed to CU. I believe CU
is still hoping that currently undecided players Amp Cambell, Bryan Rubin,
Pee Wee Woods, and Fred Johnson will decide to play at CU.
I got this info out of the Buffalo Sports News (1-800-GET-BUFF). All typos
are mine exclusively.
The main theme of this recruiting class is speed. No outstanding speed (<4.4)
but all fairly fast at their respective possitions, including a DL player who
runs a 4.7 40. Only one linebacker was recruited which could be a problem.
The four RBs is definitely a relief after Warrens decision to go pro left CU
with one RB.
Format:
A letter next to a name means that player has some kind of prep ranking
which is listed at the end with a brief description of the players senior
season.
GO BUFFS!!! Anyone see who John McDermott, editor of the Football News, picked
as preseason #1.
RUNNING BACKS:
Herchell Troutman (J) (5-8, 188, 4.4) Naples, FL
Rafael Cooper (C) (6-0, 195, 4.4) Detroit, MI
Marlon Barnes (B) (5-10, 185, 4.5) Millington, TN
Lendon Henry (6-1, 205, 4.5) Port Arthur, TX
WIDE RECEIVERS:
Chris Anderson (A) (6-3, 210, 4.5) La Porte, TX
Leodes Van Buren (K) (5-11, 180, 4.5) Newbury Park, CA
TIGHT ENDS:
Leon Merritt (H) (6-2, 225, 4.5) Detroit, MI
Clifton Peters (I) (6-3, 215, 4.5) Pauls Valley, OK
OFFENSIVE LINE:
Coleman Johnson (E) (6-3, 280, 5.0) Riverside, CA
Nick Ziegler (6-5, 235, 5.0) Huntington Beach, CA
DEFENSIVE LINE:
Mike Lorentz (F) (6-4, 270, 5.1) Thorton, CO
Terrell Cade (6-4, 230, 4.7) San Diego, CA
Aaron Marshall (G) (6-4, 215, 4.8) Chicago, IL
LINEBACKERS:
Tyrone Bussey (6-2, 220, 4.7) Detroit, MI
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
Elton Davis (D) (5-10, 185, 4.4) Boulder, CO
Marcus Washington (6-3, 200, 4.5) Colorado Springs, CO
Robert Portis (5-9, 165, 4.5) Pittsburg, CA
BREAKDOWN OF SPEED:
4.4 3
4.5 8
4.7 2
4.8 1
5.0 2
5.1 1
[Not bad to have 11/17 recruits 4.5 and better]
BREAKDOWN BY STATE:
CA 5
CO 3
MI 3
TX 2
FL 1
IL 1
TN 1
OK 1
Key: SuperPrep (SP), Blue Chip (BC), Prep Football Report (PFR), 1st Team (1),
Honorable Mention (HM), etc ...
A) Chris Anderson SP, Who's Who, BC (2), USA Today (HM)
As a Senior, he caught 45 passes for 991 yards (22.0 pc) and scored
11 touchdowns ... On defense (SS), he was in on 100 tackles (52 solo), with
nine interceptions and seven pass deflections... He led the Houston area in
both total reception yards and intrceptions his senior year.
B) Marlon Barnes SP, BC (3), USA Today (HM)
He rushed for 1,737 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, with his
top effort a 271-yard game with five TDs (against Houston)...He led all
rushers in 5A and was second in scoring...He also played free safety as a
senior, registering 35 tackles.
C) Rafael Cooper BC, PFR, SP, Who's Who, USA Today (HM)
As a senior he rushed for 1,360 yards and eight touchdowns on 164
attempts (8.3 ypc despite being behind a young offsive line), with 12
receptions for 211 yards and a score...He returned a punt 70yds for a
touchdown (his only return of the year), and he saw some action at ouside
linebacker (two games), including 13 tackles aganst Detroit Cooley (he was
assigned to running back Chirs Floyd who signed with MI)
D) Elton Davis BC, PFR, SP, Who's Who, USA Today (HM)
As a senior, he was in on 59 tackles, along with eight pass deflections
and three quarterback sacks...On offense, he rushed for 1,255 yards on 229
attemps, scoring 20 touchdowns, and caught seven passes for another 100 yards
and a score...He averaged 18.3 yards on punt returns with a touchdown. CU was
the only school to recruit him as a DB. Boulder High went 11-0 in its regular
season and lost in its attempt to defend its '92 state title in the semi-finals.
E) Coleman Johnson BC, PFR, SP, Who's Who, USA Today (HM)
As a senior, he graded out to 89.8% with 60 pancake blocks, and he
recovered five of his teammate's fumbles.
F) Mike Lorentz BC, PFR, Reebok, SP, Who's Who, USA Today (2)
He had 66 tackles his senior year, despite being double and
triple-teamed every down...He had 11 sacks (6 in one game, versus Bear
Creek), with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries,
12 QB pressures, and three big "knockout" hits...He scored two touchdowns,
both aganst Rocky Mountain, as he scored one as a fullback on his only
rushing attempt of the season and recovered a fumble for another score.
G) Aaron Marshall BC, Parade, SP, Who's Who,
He earned first-team all-state honors as asenior, when he was in on 90
tackles (51 solo), with 12 tackles for loss and 7 sacks.
H) Leon Merritt BC, Parade, PFR, SP, Who's Who, USA Today (2)
He racked up 92 tackles (40 solo), five sacks, 11 pressures, 5 forced
fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and three interceptions as a senior on defense...
Offensively, playing both tailback and fullback, he rushed 173 times for 1,280
yards and 15 TDs...He also handled some of the placekicking chores, making
8-of-10 PATs and 3 FGs (his long was 30 yards, but he says he hit one in
practice from 57 yards)
K) Clifton Peters BC (2)
As a senior, he caught 15 passes for 350 yards and four touchdowns,
while rushing for 500 yards...He also played free safety, racking up 125
tackles, three interceptions and nine fumbler recoveries.
j) Herchell Troutman USA Today (HM)
As a senior, when he was named his team's most valuable player, he
rushed 136 times for 1627 yards and 16 touchdowns, along with making 20
receptions for 280...He scored 22 touchdowns and had 148 points overall,
despite missing three games with a knee injury...Had three interceptions
as a safety.
K) Leodes Van Buren BC, Who's Who, USA Today (HM)
Made 101 receptions for 1,660 and 20 touchdowns as a senior,
averaging 16.4 yards per catch...On defense, he started at free safety
and played some on the strong side, registering 65 tackles (40 solo),
with nine pass deflections and two interceptions...He scored 22 touchdowns
overall as a senior.
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J.J.Clyde
... any quarterbacks?
--J.(just wondering)J.
Ethan Alpert
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> ... any quarterbacks?
None. McCartney said they only tried recruiting some of the top QB's (Josh
Booty, Larry Oliver and Keith Smith) and that QB won't be a priority until
next year. CU will be pretty deep at QB next year (probably one of the reasons
the QB's didn't commit to CU). CU'll have seniors Kordell Stewart, and
Vance Joeseph, in addition to Koy Detmer plus two unproven walk ons, John
Hessler and Ayyub Abdul-Rahmaan.
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>--J.(just wondering)J.
Kokopeli
>The main theme of this recruiting class is speed. No outstanding speed (<4.4)
>but all fairly fast at their respective possitions, including a DL player who
>runs a 4.7 40. Only one linebacker was recruited which could be a problem.
>The four RBs is definitely a relief after Warrens decision to go pro left CU
>with one RB.
It's a fast class, although not quick, from what I see. There are two
real problems with this class:
1) 2 wideouts. CU needs more receivers.
2) no QBs at all. OTOH, to qoute a T-shirt that was running around last
year here on campus: "Don't be Koy, we still have THE BOY."
>Rafael Cooper (C) (6-0, 195, 4.4) Detroit, MI
Story I heard about this kid is that after they finished second in the
Detroit public championships, he took the trophy and asked his teammates
if they were satisfied with second place. He then personally took
a sledgehammer to it.
>DEFENSIVE LINE:
>Mike Lorentz (F) (6-4, 270, 5.1) Thorton, CO
>Terrell Cade (6-4, 230, 4.7) San Diego, CA
>Aaron Marshall (G) (6-4, 215, 4.8) Chicago, IL
Speed on the defensive line. We need that.
>DEFENSIVE BACKS:
>Elton Davis (D) (5-10, 185, 4.4) Boulder, CO
I moseyed down the Hill last semester and watched a Boulder
High game. This kid is amazing. On the other hand, he could be
just like that one kid from Longmont we recruited a while back.
Gee, what was his name??
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Ethan Alpert
>et...@redcloud.scd.ucar.edu (Ethan Alpert) writes:
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>It's a fast class, although not quick, from what I see. There are two
>real problems with this class:
>1) 2 wideouts. CU needs more receivers.
How many does CU need? In addition to the two very highly rated recruits, CU
has Rae Carruth, James Kidd, Michael Westbrook, TJ Cunningham, and Phillip
Savoy. I think seven WR on one team is plenty. Van Buren is supposed to be
talented enough to be the next Charles Johnson.
>2) no QBs at all. OTOH, to qoute a T-shirt that was running around last
>year here on campus: "Don't be Koy, we still have THE BOY."
In a previous post I listed all five QB's CU has. CU should be fine this coming
season with 2 seniors (Stewart, Joeseph), So. Koy Detmer, and two unproven
QB's John Hessler and Ayyub Abudul-Rahmaan. Backups for Koy in 95 are the
real concern.
>>Rafael Cooper (C) (6-0, 195, 4.4) Detroit, MI
>
>Story I heard about this kid is that after they finished second in the
>Detroit public championships, he took the trophy and asked his teammates
>if they were satisfied with second place. He then personally took
>a sledgehammer to it.
This is the attitude CU was missing last year. The pure disgust with losing
and coming up short, hopefully this is contagious. If CU ends up in a Toilet
Bowl again in 94 they better keep the trophy away from this kid :)
>Dylan Wilbanks, Environ. Con : Official Blithering Idiot Rockies Fan of the |
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Ben Schorr
This young man can flat out PLAY. He's broken just about all of the
receiving records in California and had some TREMENDOUS years here.
I ran into him once at a game, very impressive looking athlete. 5-11,
180 may be a bit understated. I think he might be 6-0 or 6-1 and 180
seems a bit light, but I could be wrong.
-Ben-
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BEELZEBUFF
HAS CU RECRUITED ANY QURATERBACKS THIS OFFSEASON?
ANY HELP APPRECIATE.
Kokopeli
>HAS CU RECRUITED ANY QURATERBACKS THIS OFFSEASON?
Nope.
(But then again, with Kordell and Koy the Boy, who else you need? :) )
Kokopeli
>In article <wilbanks....@spot.Colorado.EDU> wilb...@spot.Colorado.EDU (Kokopeli) writes:
>>et...@redcloud.scd.ucar.edu (Ethan Alpert) writes:
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>>2) no QBs at all. OTOH, to qoute a T-shirt that was running around last
>>year here on campus: "Don't be Koy, we still have THE BOY."
>In a previous post I listed all five QB's CU has. CU should be fine this coming
>season with 2 seniors (Stewart, Joeseph), So. Koy Detmer, and two unproven
>QB's John Hessler and Ayyub Abudul-Rahmaan. Backups for Koy in 95 are the
>real concern.
Can't wait for the chants when CU goes up 57-7 in the third against
NE Louisiana. "AYYUB! ABDUL! RAHMAAN!!!!!!!!" (To the tune of O! C!
OLIVER!!!!!!!!")
Heard that they are shopping for a QB coach. Koy's father Sonny has
interviewed, along with Galen Hall. Either one and an Orange Bowl would
get the next Koy Detmer to campus...
ROGER DENDY
>et...@ncar.ucar.edu (Ethan Alpert) writes:
>>QB's John Hessler and Ayyub Abudul-Rahmaan. Backups for Koy in 95 are the
>Can't wait for the chants when CU goes up 57-7 in the third against
>NE Louisiana. "AYYUB! ABDUL! RAHMAAN!!!!!!!!" (To the tune of O! C!
Isn't he the guy that blew up the World Trade Center?
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I have to follow-up someone else's post in order for me to post. Anyway....
This is an alphabetical listing of North Carolina's (the state, not
just the school) top-40 football recruits as determined by the Raleigh News
& observer. Note: the Shrine Bowl is the annual all-star game that pits the
best players in South Carolina against the best players in North Carolina.
The players chosen for the game are picked by the head coaches of the team.
Name School Pos. Ht. Wt. School(s)
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Darrell Braswell Hendersonville RB 5-8 145 Wake Forest
Very quik; outstanding reciever who was used as a running back
Charles Briggs Lincolnton WR/DB 6-5 195 N.C. State
One of the state's best athletes; played safety in Shrine Bowl
Brian Brooks Shelby DL 6-5 236 N.C. State
Late bloomer who has good quickness; outstanding pass rusher
Adrian Burnim Durham Jordan WR/DB 6-3 190 Virginia
Shrine Bowl defender; school-record 63 catches; also stars in basketball
Matt Butler Belmont South Point OL 6-4 260 Clemson
Coach Phil Tate says he is the best blocker in the school's history
Jamie Carrick North Stanley LB 6-2 216 North Carolina
88 solo tackles and 81 assists
Theodore Chavis Durham Hillside RB 5-10 170 N.C. State
One of the state's fastest runners; second in 4-A 200 meters last spring
Damon Collins West Charlotte OL 6-4 262 Florida
Ranked among the nations best; Shrine Bowl pick; good pass blocker
Germaine Crowell North Forsyth WR 6-3 185 Virginia
Consistent 4.4 times in the 40; 36 catches for 567 yards
Russell Davis Fayetteville Smith DL 6-4 245 North Carolina
Tremendous physical specimen; Shrine Bowl selection; quick feet
Thabiti Davis Charlotte Olympic WR/LB 6-3 200 Wake Forest
43 catches for 700 yards; 130 tackles and 5 interceptions; Deacs see WR
Tony Dingle Hope Mills South View DL 6-4 265 Virginia
Very quick and aggressive; one of the tops in the state; may need prep schl.
Marcus Dow Thomasville DL 6-2 240 North Carolina
Dominating defensive player with outstanding quickness; good pass rusher
Seth Everett Fayetteville Westover LB 6-4 230 North Carolina
Has size and speed (4.85); 49 solos and 72 assists
Rakeem Felton Burl. Cummings WR 5-9 140 East Carolina
Defending 3-A state 400 meters champ; good hands; good speed
Jeff Flowe Charlotte Independence OL 6-6 305 Wake Forest
Pre-season All-American pick; great size and good feet
Torry Holt Eastern Guilford WR 6-1 185 N.C. State
Outstanding athlete who also stars in basketball; grabbed 47 passes
J.J. Jones Fayetteville Byrd DL 6-4 255 N.C. State
Coach Bob Paroli says he's best lineman he's ever coached; Shrine Bowl pick
Jomo Legins Wins.-Salem Reynolds DB 5-10 176 North Carolina
Natural defensive back but also all-state as a LB; Shrine Bowl pick
Reggie Love Durham Hillside DB 5-11 175 North Carolina
Shrine Bowl selection; may be best DB prospect in the state
LeVance McQueen Erwin Triton RB/LB 6-2 210 Duke
New Duke coach Fred Goldsmith's first commitment; probable linebacker
James Payne Garner DB 6-2 205 East Carolina
Ran for 2,350 yards and 33 TD's; great defender; may be best player in state
Sherrod Peace Northern Durham DL 6-4 230 North Carolina
Very Explosive; led Knights to a 15-0 record and state 4-A championship
Lamont Pegues Thomasville RB 5-9 185 Clemson
Third leading rusher in state history; 4.45 speed
Freddie Richardson W. Guilford RB 6-1 200 Syrac.,NCSU,UNC
More than 1,000 yards rushing in three straight seasons; 1,258 in 8 '93 games
Tony Robinson St. Pauls RB-LB 6-2 215 Clemson
Big-hitting linebacker; led N.C. Shrine team in tackles
Clayton Simon Hickory LB 6-5 220 N.C. State
Played football for only two seasons; 4.7 in the 40
Devon Smith Hertford County TE 6-5 225 N.C. State
Can go deep with 4.7 speed; AP all-state; Shrine Bowl
Anthony Southern Whiteville RB 6-1 185 Virginia, NCSU
2,000 yard rusher; scored 19 TD's
Keke Spinks Eastern Randolph DB 6-1 185 UNC, Tenn., N.D.
141 tackles; four year starter; free safety prospect
Maurice Staley West Charlotte WR 6-0 190 Tennessee
Parade All-American first team; 77 catches for 1,357 yards; no. 2 career rec.
L.C. Stevens Clinton RB/DB 6-6 197 JUCO
One of the top defensive backs in the state; state 2-A 100 meter champ
John Surigao Northern Durham OL 6-5 235 North Carolina
Led Northern to the 15-0 record and 4-A state title; also plays basketball
Corey Terry Warren County LB/RB 6-3 227 JUCO
Averaged 230 yards per game; state 2-A 110 hurdles champ
Mark Thomas Smithfield-Selma LB 6-5 220 N.C. State
Exceptional tight-end and linebacker prospect; averaged 16 tackles per game
Ernist Tinnin Burlington Cummings QB 6-0 185 ECU, Tenn., JUCO
State's all-time passing leader with more than 10,000 yards
David Wadford East Forsyth DL 6-5 240 North Carolina
MVP in state 4-A championship game in '92; doubled at tight end
Aray Williams Wilson Hunt RB 6-0 210 Virginia, NCSU
1,200 yards rushing, averaged over nine yards per carry, Shrine Bowl selection
George Williams Roseboro Lakewood LB 6-3 255 N. C. State
Big hitter for 1-A club
Anthony Wright West Craven QB 6-2 180 South Carolina
Passes for 1,380 yards and 17 TD's; Shrine Bowl selection
Jeff Paddock
(Bartlett Andrew David) wrote:
>
> G'day.
> I'm studying at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia,
> and I have become friends with UNC's QB's girl friend. Now I am very
> knowledgable about the NBA, and I know a fair bit about NFL, and college
> bball, but I know little about NCAA football, hence my enusing question....
>
> How good is the UNC quaterback? Does he have NFL talent?
>
>
>> He's a pretty good QB, runs the option well, pretty strong arm. Maybe a late draft pick.
>> The real question is whats his girl doin' with a beer swillin pouch belleyed dingo ?
>> Just kidding.......(a little of Dennis Miller's humor)
Later...........
Jeff