SirJohn
01-05-2006, 04:56 PM
From SI.com
A few of these names we sure are familiar with. Article does say Carufel will decide at the game. Please no Mustain remarks :roll:
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SAN ANTONIO -- Seventy-eight of the nation's top prospects have converged in Texas for the sixth U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which will pit the East -- featuring the nation's top running back, Chris Wells -- against the West -- featuring the nation's top quarterback, Mitch Mustain.
There will be stars aplenty on both sides of the ball. The East is loaded at running back, wide receiver, offensive line, and linebackers. The nation's top prospect is Ohio State-bound running back Wells (Akron, Ohio), and he has looked the part during the first two days of practice. Also impressive are backs C.J. Spiller (Lake Butler, Fla.) and James Aldridge (Merrillville, In.). This trio all bring something different to the table. Wells has the size and power, Spiller has the speed and quickness and Aldridge falls somewhere in between.
The East receiving corps is deep. The country's top two players at this position are Percy Harvin (Landstown, Va.) and Vidal Hazelton (Chatham, Va.), and like the running backs mentioned above, they are different in their styles. Harvin is the most explosive player wideout in the nation while Hazelton is a receiver with size, speed and terrific hands. But they are not alone, as Chris Bell (Norfolk, Va.), Dorin Dickerson (Imperial, Pa.), and Barry Gallup (Wellesley, Mass.) have all had their moments in practice, especially Bell, who may be the most consistent of the bunch. Jarred Fayson (Tampa, Fla.) is athletically much like Harvin but he has a hamstring injury and his status for the game is not known.
The East offensive line is led by their two bookend tackles and the nation's top two offensive line prospects in Andre Smith (Birmingham, Ala.) and Sam Young (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.). These two are as good as advertised. But they are not alone. Carl Johnson (Durham, N.C.), Conner Smith (Cincinnati), Justin Boren (Pickerington, Ohio), and Danny Wenger (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) solidify a great unit.
Defensively, they have stars like safeties Myron Rolle (Princeton, N.J.) and Antwine Perez (Camden, N.J.). But the strength of this unit is their huge linebacking corps. Micah Johnson (Fort Campbell, Ky.), Brandon Spikes (Shelby, N.C.), Brandon Graham (Detroit, Mi.), Akeem Hebron (Wheaton, Md.), and Jarrell Miller (Highland Springs, Va.). They average 6-feet-2 1/2 and 235 pounds and have speed, instincts and play the pass as well as the run.
On the other side, the West's strengths are at quarterback, running back, defensive line and linebackers.
Mustain (Springdale, Ark.) is the top-rated quarterback in the country and he leads this West squad. Mustain has had an impressive two days of practice and has looked sharp. Equally impressive has been Jevan Snead (Stephenville, Texas). The West have an edge here.
The running backs are so talented. DeMarco Murray (Las Vegas, Nev.) has been the most consistent of this group but Michael Goodson (Klein, Texas) has been the most spectacular, making some Reggie Bush-type of runs over the first four practice sessions. Emmanuel Moody (Coppell, Texas) is cat-quick and has great feet, balance and vision.
The West defensive line could be the most dominating group of any on either team. Leading the way are the guys on the inside at defensive tackle, most notably Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and Al Woods (Elton, La.). They have been as impressive as anyone on either side of the ball. Both are so strong, quick, and agile. On the edge at defensive end are Richard Dickson (Ocean Springs, Miss.), Jermaine Williams (Phoenix, Ariz.) and Eddie Jones (Kilgore, Texas).
Linebackers Sergio Kindle (Dallas), Dustin Earnest (Texarkana, Texas), Anthony Lewis (Haltom City, Texas), and Allen Bradford (Colton, Calif.) are a quick bunch that pack a punch and a smaller unit than what the East will field.
Other players to watch are East quarterback Tim Tebow (St. Augustine, Fla.) and defensive end Jared Odrick (Lebanon, Pa.) while some more West standouts are wide receivers David Ausberry (Lemoore, Calif.) and Ken Beasley (Orange, Texas) and cornerback Jai Eugene (Destrehan, La.).
There is a tradition that has developed at this all-star game -- and that's of prospects making their commitments during the game on national TV (1 p.m. on NBC). Ausberry, Terrence Austin (Long Beach, Calif.), Bradford, Matt Carufel (St. Paul, Minn.), Maurice Evans (Middle Village, N.Y.), Joseph Faifili (Kahuku, Hi.), Derrick Hill (Oakland, Calif.), Butch Lewis (Aurora, Co.), Jarrell Miller, Murray, Robert Rose (Cleveland, Ohio), Devin Ross (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.), Spikes, and A.J. Wallace (Pomfret, Md.) are all planning to make their announcements.
A few of these names we sure are familiar with. Article does say Carufel will decide at the game. Please no Mustain remarks :roll:
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SAN ANTONIO -- Seventy-eight of the nation's top prospects have converged in Texas for the sixth U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which will pit the East -- featuring the nation's top running back, Chris Wells -- against the West -- featuring the nation's top quarterback, Mitch Mustain.
There will be stars aplenty on both sides of the ball. The East is loaded at running back, wide receiver, offensive line, and linebackers. The nation's top prospect is Ohio State-bound running back Wells (Akron, Ohio), and he has looked the part during the first two days of practice. Also impressive are backs C.J. Spiller (Lake Butler, Fla.) and James Aldridge (Merrillville, In.). This trio all bring something different to the table. Wells has the size and power, Spiller has the speed and quickness and Aldridge falls somewhere in between.
The East receiving corps is deep. The country's top two players at this position are Percy Harvin (Landstown, Va.) and Vidal Hazelton (Chatham, Va.), and like the running backs mentioned above, they are different in their styles. Harvin is the most explosive player wideout in the nation while Hazelton is a receiver with size, speed and terrific hands. But they are not alone, as Chris Bell (Norfolk, Va.), Dorin Dickerson (Imperial, Pa.), and Barry Gallup (Wellesley, Mass.) have all had their moments in practice, especially Bell, who may be the most consistent of the bunch. Jarred Fayson (Tampa, Fla.) is athletically much like Harvin but he has a hamstring injury and his status for the game is not known.
The East offensive line is led by their two bookend tackles and the nation's top two offensive line prospects in Andre Smith (Birmingham, Ala.) and Sam Young (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.). These two are as good as advertised. But they are not alone. Carl Johnson (Durham, N.C.), Conner Smith (Cincinnati), Justin Boren (Pickerington, Ohio), and Danny Wenger (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) solidify a great unit.
Defensively, they have stars like safeties Myron Rolle (Princeton, N.J.) and Antwine Perez (Camden, N.J.). But the strength of this unit is their huge linebacking corps. Micah Johnson (Fort Campbell, Ky.), Brandon Spikes (Shelby, N.C.), Brandon Graham (Detroit, Mi.), Akeem Hebron (Wheaton, Md.), and Jarrell Miller (Highland Springs, Va.). They average 6-feet-2 1/2 and 235 pounds and have speed, instincts and play the pass as well as the run.
On the other side, the West's strengths are at quarterback, running back, defensive line and linebackers.
Mustain (Springdale, Ark.) is the top-rated quarterback in the country and he leads this West squad. Mustain has had an impressive two days of practice and has looked sharp. Equally impressive has been Jevan Snead (Stephenville, Texas). The West have an edge here.
The running backs are so talented. DeMarco Murray (Las Vegas, Nev.) has been the most consistent of this group but Michael Goodson (Klein, Texas) has been the most spectacular, making some Reggie Bush-type of runs over the first four practice sessions. Emmanuel Moody (Coppell, Texas) is cat-quick and has great feet, balance and vision.
The West defensive line could be the most dominating group of any on either team. Leading the way are the guys on the inside at defensive tackle, most notably Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and Al Woods (Elton, La.). They have been as impressive as anyone on either side of the ball. Both are so strong, quick, and agile. On the edge at defensive end are Richard Dickson (Ocean Springs, Miss.), Jermaine Williams (Phoenix, Ariz.) and Eddie Jones (Kilgore, Texas).
Linebackers Sergio Kindle (Dallas), Dustin Earnest (Texarkana, Texas), Anthony Lewis (Haltom City, Texas), and Allen Bradford (Colton, Calif.) are a quick bunch that pack a punch and a smaller unit than what the East will field.
Other players to watch are East quarterback Tim Tebow (St. Augustine, Fla.) and defensive end Jared Odrick (Lebanon, Pa.) while some more West standouts are wide receivers David Ausberry (Lemoore, Calif.) and Ken Beasley (Orange, Texas) and cornerback Jai Eugene (Destrehan, La.).
There is a tradition that has developed at this all-star game -- and that's of prospects making their commitments during the game on national TV (1 p.m. on NBC). Ausberry, Terrence Austin (Long Beach, Calif.), Bradford, Matt Carufel (St. Paul, Minn.), Maurice Evans (Middle Village, N.Y.), Joseph Faifili (Kahuku, Hi.), Derrick Hill (Oakland, Calif.), Butch Lewis (Aurora, Co.), Jarrell Miller, Murray, Robert Rose (Cleveland, Ohio), Devin Ross (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.), Spikes, and A.J. Wallace (Pomfret, Md.) are all planning to make their announcements.