11/20/2008: TOP NY sleeper recruit for Class of '09
At 6-foot-4/225 pounds, it shouldn't be hard for a high school recruit to be over-looked - but that's not the case for a sensational senior QB from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn, New York. Najee Tyler had a great senior season and is starting to get some looks from some BIGTIME programs. Are offers on the way?
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11/17/2008: Somerset D-lineman hears from Gators
The Florida Gators already have a handful of former New Jersey stars including Will Hill (St. Peters Prep - who recorded his first collegiate interception last weekend), Justin Trattou (Don Bosco), and Brendan Beal (Roxbury). The Garden State has a few players from the Class of 2009 that coach Urban Meyer has his eyes glued on including one of the states top defensive-linemen.
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11/12/2008: HUSH and Chiefs headed to playoffs
Piscataway High School (NJ) is known for putting-out legitimate Division I college football prospects and the Class of 2009 has brought along a few more for coach Dan Higgins. Senior defensive-end Aaron Hush holds three offers and has been a catalyst for the Chiefs this fall.
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11/08/2008: NY DB on offers and current 10-0 season
New York has it share of talented players of whom rank amongst the more talented players from across the Eastern Region. One player who may not have his name brandished across the internet is Monroe-Woodbury's James Young, a senior CB/WR/Ret. who is having a sensational season.
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11/02/2008: QB Bernsten: Leader of the WOLF PACK
So what will it be? Football or Lacrosse? Lacrosse or Football? Every football season brings about football players who not only excel on the gridiron - but also on the turf for Lacrosse. This year you can add West Morris's quarterback Tyler Bernsten to that list. So which sport does Coach Kevin Hennelly's signal-caller have his mind set on for his collegiate future?
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10/29/2008: Phillips: One of two Spartans shinning
DePaul Catholic's Shakim Phillips proved that he was legit earlier this year by winning the 2008 Chuck Mound Tri State Challenge WR MVP award at Giants Stadium. This fall, along with senior-back James Jurewicz, the junior receiver has lit up the scoreboard for the Spartans by way of torching defensive-backs who have tried to cover him.
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10/24/2008: Early RU commit: Seeking others
The great thing about early commitments to a university is the availability of rooms to de-commit. Every year players make early decisions only to find themselves have a change in heart. This is the case for one of Rutgers recruits for the Class of 2009, a top player who has now re-opened his recruitment.
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10/22/2008: Jersey's Lewis: Still sold on Pitt Panthers?
Blair Academy (NJ) is off to a 5-0 record in the MAPL due to the efforts of the Warren County school's senior running-back Dion Lewis. Lewis rushed for just under 200 yards and scored 5 touchdowns recently against last years league champions Hun. Is the dynamic-back still Pittsburgh-bound?
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10/17/2008: Irvington's Evans(s) and Howard shine
Irvington High School's (NJ) Joshua Evans has proven to the world that he is one of the nations top football recruits and is a player who is seeking the title of being the states TOP 2009 recruit. Already holding 30 plus offers from colleges from across the nation, Evans and a few of his teammates led coach Darnell Grant's Blue Knights to a down-to-the-wire victory over previously unbeaten Elizabeth (NJ).
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10/15/2008: MULTI-TALENTED: Jersey's top QB
Morris County's Mike Colvin is one of those players who can do it all. The senior quarterback is back to his old ways - leading the Morristown Colonials to another sensational season. Last season Colvin accumulated nearly 1,000 yards in both the rushing and categories and he is on pace to doing it once again in 2008.
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10/12/2008: NY's Aboushi: Rolling with BIGTIME offers
Earlier this year Xaverian High School's (Brooklyn, NY) Oday Aboushi was somewhat an unknown commodity - but that is all of the past. The 6-foot-6, 315 pound two-way lineman has what it takes to be a star at any collegiate program and quite a few programs have taken the first step in landing the senior. The recruit will also represent New York in the 2009 NJ-North East All Star Football Classic.
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10/06/2008: Bonadies: Center of attention for Tigers
It's not too often that an offensive-lineman's numbers jump out at you as if it was in 3-D form. But that is the case for Palisades Park/Leonia High School's Joe Bonadies who carries a excellent 4.1 GPA (4.0 scale) and who recorded 10 pancake blocks in one game this season.
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09/30/2008: Cattolico: Chooses the FCS route
There is no questioning when it comes to the talent of Delran High School's (NJ) offensive lineman Nick Cattolico. Big, agile, confident, determined and intelligent are just a few of the characteristics of the 6-foot-3.5, 325 pound senior who had scholarship offers from Bowl Subdivision (D1A) programs but has opted to take his talents to the Championship Subdivision (D1AA).
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09/25/2008: Matawan's Hardy: Waiting for a shot
Matawan High School's (NJ) Kyle Hardy has what it takes to get the job done in a variety of ways for coach Joe Martucci's Huskies. Whether its lining-up at receiver, defensive-back or returning kicks and punts as a returner - you can count on the senior to shine.
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09/22/2008: Hodges: Is RU still on his mind?
Paulsboro (NJ) is off to a 2-0 start for the 2008 football season and Glen Howard's Red Raiders have no reason to expect a loss anytime soon due to the leadership that senior DB/QB/P/KR Gerald Hodges Jr. delivers. Hodges faces Shawney Kersey and Woodbury this upcoming weekend, a game that he is counting down to take part in. Also - HOW DOES NEW JERSEY'S SECOND BEST RECRUIT FEEL ABOUT RUTGERS AND THEIR 0-3 START?
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09/17/2008: St. Aug.'s Laws: 7 touches and 4 scores.
St. Augustine Prep out of Atlantic County, New Jersey had Jack Crawford (now at Penn State) represent the school in the Class of 2008 and now you can add another top-notch player following in the same footsteps in junior Darnell Laws Jr. Laws and his teammates faced Cardinal Dougherty (Philadelphia, Pa.) this past weekend which resulted in a huge day for the running-back.
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09/14/2008: NJ's TOP FB: Dashes for 246 yards
This past weekend Wall Township (Monmouth County, NJ) proved that there is indeed life after Tim Wright (now a freshman receiver at Rutgers). An all-around team effort was the key to Wall's 35-34 victory over Long Branch, but the states top fullback was the deciding factor displaying his skills as a tailback.
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09/09/2008: One of the nations best WR's: DE's Brown
New Jersey and Pennsylvania are known for having their share of the nations premier high school football recruits, but what about the small state that borders both states. Delaware has been in the midst of recruiting the past couple of years but there has yet to be a recruit to represent the state like Concord High School's senior athlete Justin Brown (at left on the cover of the Phil Grosz G & W Report 2008 Preseason All American Issue).
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08/25/2008: Class of ’09: SUPER 61 and on
The Chris Melvin and Sports University New Jersey SUPER 60 Class of 2009 team was introduced recently, but there are quite a few other recruits who barely missed the cut-off. Here is the remainder of the recruits whom have impressed Melvin. At left, Ian Cunningham is among the recruits on the bubble working his way in!
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08/18/2008: SUPER 60 NJ recruits for Class of 2009
Chris Melvin's (Eliterecruits.com) New Jersey SUPER 60 recruits for the Class of 2009 is ready to be announced. Not only will the team be announced here on Eliterecruits.com, but it will also be announced to the media and on special 11 x 17 posters. Spearheading the SUPER 60 sponsored by Sports University (www.Sports-U.com) is Notre Dame-bound RB Theo Riddick (right) and Rutgers-bound DB Gerald Hodges (left). Some of the recruits have committed, some have 30 offers, a few have 5 while some are awaiting their first - but they all have what it takes to be standouts at the next level. WHO IS THE TOP RECRUIT?
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