A talented basketball player, Arkie was chosen as the MVP for New Mexico in the 34th annual Arizona vs. New Mexico Classic games in Gallup, N.M., and Window Rock, Ariz. A basketball story in the Beacon wrote that, starting back when he was a freshman, Arkie . . .
". . . had to play in the shadow of Anthony Carpio, Austin Jones, Josh Paytiamo and CJ Salvador, new age Hawks’ hoops royalty.
Even then, it was clear he was in a league of his own, as he had a little bit of everything – a quick-release three ball, vicious crossover dribble and devastating spin move in the paint for example – but refused to talk about his accomplishments during interviews.
Always even-keeled, Arkie barely whispered when telling the media he would be attending Dartmouth University (yes, that Dartmouth) to play football, but that quiet voice fell right in line with the demeanor that many have come to know.
“I don’t know about playing basketball there,” Arkie said, “maybe I’ll try to walk on or something.”
Something tells me that Big Green coach Paul Cormier will find a place for him."Arkie passed for 728 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions last year and ran for 799 yards (13.1-yard per carry) with nine touchdowns according to MaxPreps. Hudl has a couple of very brief clips from games at Laguna-Acoma, which serves the Pueblo of Acoma.
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Dartmouth-bound running back Rashaad Cooper of Tracy, Calif., has been selected to play in the 42nd Lions All-Star Football Classic in June according to a story in the Tracy Press.
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A scheduling blurb about Georgetown (LINK) notes that, "the Hoyas' 1-5 league record included a three-point loss at 2013 champ Lafayette, a five-point loss against 2014 runner-up Bucknell and an eight-point loss versus perennial power Lehigh."Dartmouth opens at Georgetown on Sept. 19.
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The Charlotte Observer has a brief about former Dartmouth assistant Jarrail Jackson joining the Davidson program as quarterback coach.
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Spring practice No. 2 is on tap this morning. Actually, it's No. 3 that is on tap but it will be just the second of the spring thanks to this week's snow. Check BGA Premium tonight for a recap.