Remember, stories and pictures of kids "signing" are fun for the kids, their families, friends and coaches, but they aren't signing true letters of intent.
Please send along links, photos, info, whatever. (I can't find 'em all ;-)
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Nothing new of significance regarding Dartmouth recruiting yet this morning on the Internet. Just confirmations of some players' intent.The Boston.com has a list of local products and where they are going to play college football. The only two who have Dartmouth after their names are safety Lucas Bavaro of St. John's Prep and quarterback Jonathan DiBiaso of Phillips Exeter.
The Mendota Heights Patch in Minnesota has the following about Ryan McManus:
As a defensive back, McManus ended his senior season with 97 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, 4 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. Midway through the season, he began playing offense, and logged 373 rushing yards for 4 touchdowns, and 6 receptions for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his senior year, he was named: All-Conference, KARE-11 Athlete of the Week and All-Metro Football Team, Pioneer Press Prep Athlete of the Week and Football Player of the Year, All-Pioneer Press Football Team, Star Tribune All-Metro Football Team, Classic Suburban Conference Defensive Football Player of the Year, and AP All-State Football. He will be attending Dartmouth (Division 1 football).California's San Gabriel Valley Tribune writes:
(Bishop) Amat wide receiver Joseph Cook is signing with Dartmouth and linebacker Sal Velasquez is undecided.
"The first thing that comes to mind is they're going to get their education," Bishop Amat coach Steve Hagerty said. "UCLA's a great education. Boise State is a great institution and Dartmouth is a great fit for Joe Cook."The Trenton Times tosses out Dartmouth as a possibility for one high schooler, writing:
Notre Dame coach Chappy Moore said his three top seniors still are weighing their collegiate options.
Irish defensive back Prince Patterson appears to be leaning toward Gettysburg, standout defensive tackle Zach Tharp is looking at Ursinus, and wide receiver Devin Griffiths is looking at Dartmouth, Fordham and Gettysburg.
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Following up on yesterday's note about Dartmouth-bound linebacker Brian Fordon of Providence HS in Illinois, Scout.com now has him listed as the No. 5 linebacker in the state and No. 77 recruiting prospect overall. He's the only Ivy Leaguer on the list.
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The Sports Network has a listing of top FCS recruits nationally with a Yale linebacker recruit the highest rated. Yale, Harvard and Columbia all have players mentioned.
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Once again, here's what we think we know about the recruiting class with published heights and weights and best guesses at positions:OFFENSE
Quarterback
Jonathan Dibiaso, 6-1, 195, Phillips Exeter/Everett, Mass.
Running Back
Alex Mccrory, 5-11, 222, Shawnee HS, Ohio
Abrm McQuarters, 5-10, 185, Cascia Hall, Okla.
Jacob Siwicki, 6-0, 220, Northfield Mount Hermon, Mass.
Wide Receiver
Houston Brown 6-2, 175, The Woodlands HS, Texas
Jon Marc Carrier, 5-11, 165, Steinbrenner HS, Fla.
Joseph Cook, 6-4, 185, Bishop Amat HS, Calif.
Charlie Miller, 6-1, 180, Totino Grace HS, Minn.
Chris Warren, n/a The Woodlands, Texas
Tight End
Peter Eggert, 6-4, 227, Laguna Hills HS, Calif.
Offensive Line
Zach Davis, 6-5, 290, Lake Havasu HS, Ariz.
Mike Langman, 6-5, 275, Naperville North HS, Ill.
David Morrison, 6-3, 270, Shaker HS, N.Y.
Garrett Strohmaier, 6-4, 290, Jesuit HS, Calif.
DEFENSE
Interior Line
Jack Friedman, 6-3, 285, Howard HS, Md
Michael Warren, 6-5, 279, Providence Academy, Minn.
End
Brandon Cooper, 6-2, 260, South Grand Prairie HS, Texas
Jeremiah Douchee, 6-4, 230, Hales Franciscan, Ill.
Zach Shank, 6-5, 235, Olentangy Liberty HS, Ohio
Jake Smirk, 6-2, 235, Gorman HS, Nev.
Linebacker
Brian Fordon, 6-2, 215, Providence Catholic HS, Ill.
Folarin Orimolade, 6-0, 218, Blake HS, Md.
*Cannon Wille, n/a, St. Mary's HS, Colo.
Secondary
*Chris Aguemon, 5-9, 180, Heritage HS, Va.
Lucas Bavaro, 6-1, 195, St. John's Prep, Mass.
Danny McManus, 5-9, 175, St. Thomas Academy, Minn.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kicker
Alex Gakenheimer, 6-1, 180, Charlotte Country Day, N.C.
Punter
Ben Kepley, 6-2, 175, Charlotte Country Day, N.C.
Snapper
Graydon Peterson, 6-1, 225, Whitefish Bay HS, Wis.
* Anticipated walk-on
