Recruiting, 2013

[AppGrad78]

Thanks for the intel. Scout.com lists McClure as having received interest from us. From the little I know of him, he's more interested basketball than football. But I'll add him to the master list.

[Appst1]

Yes. From what I was told people who scout HS football had to get in his ear and tell him his future is football. Unless I understand it wrong, we have offered him to come play both sports but using a football scholarship on him.

[Mountaineer95]

Will Johnson K/P (5-11, 160) of High Point Central High School in High Point, North Carolina

[AppGrad78]

According to Rivals.com, one of the top players on a talent-rich team -- ATH Tshumbi Johnson (5-11, 185) of Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Fla. -- has either decommitted from South Florida or USF has withdrawn its scholarship offer. Given the turmoil at USF these days, it's probably the former. Johnson now lists two main suitors -- Cincinnati and Appalachian State.

Highlights:

All three major recruiting services rate him a three-star prospect. Scout.com's evaluation:
Johnson was the area's Player of the Year as a quarterback and likely will take that honor again. At 5'11 he is being recruited mainly as a wide receiver because of his quickness and speed (also cornerback). He makes a ton of plays outside the pocket where his elusiveness takes over. Athlete. Has shown excellent hands in 7 on 7. Many Florida QBs make this transition and we really like Johnson's ability to make plays in the clutch. -GV

[AppGrad78]

An update on OL Will Robertson (6-4, 270) of North Rowan High School in Spencer in the Salisbury Post:

http://www.salisburypost.com/Sports/101812-north-hero

[firemoose]

According to Rivals.com, one of the top players on a talent-rich team -- ATH Tshumbi Johnson (5-11, 185) of Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Fla. -- has either decommitted from South Florida or USF has withdrawn its scholarship offer. Given the turmoil at USF these days, it's probably the former. Johnson now lists two main suitors -- Cincinnati and Appalachian State.

Highlights:

All three major recruiting services rate him a three-star prospect. Scout.com's evaluation:
Johnson was the area's Player of the Year as a quarterback and likely will take that honor again. At 5'11 he is being recruited mainly as a wide receiver because of his quickness and speed (also cornerback). He makes a ton of plays outside the pocket where his elusiveness takes over. Athlete. Has shown excellent hands in 7 on 7. Many Florida QBs make this transition and we really like Johnson's ability to make plays in the clutch. -GV

I came across that earlier today that he was back in the running, so to speak. Might be another situation like we had in the not so distant past where the bigger schools want him as a WR and he wants to play QB. Does he remind you of another QB about the same size 78? Not sure if he's as fast in high gear but he's got some great moves. On another note I wonder if that receiver who made those crushing blocks on some of his runs is available. Looked like he loved to hit.

[AppState89]

According to Rivals.com, one of the top players on a talent-rich team -- ATH Tshumbi Johnson (5-11, 185) of Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Fla. -- has either decommitted from South Florida or USF has withdrawn its scholarship offer. Given the turmoil at USF these days, it's probably the former. Johnson now lists two main suitors -- Cincinnati and Appalachian State.

Highlights:

All three major recruiting services rate him a three-star prospect. Scout.com's evaluation:
Johnson was the area's Player of the Year as a quarterback and likely will take that honor again. At 5'11 he is being recruited mainly as a wide receiver because of his quickness and speed (also cornerback). He makes a ton of plays outside the pocket where his elusiveness takes over. Athlete. Has shown excellent hands in 7 on 7. Many Florida QBs make this transition and we really like Johnson's ability to make plays in the clutch. -GV

I came across that earlier today that he was back in the running, so to speak. Might be another situation like we had in the not so distant past where the bigger schools want him as a WR and he wants to play QB. Does he remind you of another QB about the same size 78? Not sure if he's as fast in high gear but he's got some great moves. On another note I wonder if that receiver who made those crushing blocks on some of his runs is available. Looked like he loved to hit.

Also looks like he has a very strong arm too. Several of those passes were 50 yards.

[asumike83]

An update on OL Will Robertson (6-4, 270) of North Rowan High School in Spencer in the Salisbury Post:

http://www.salisburypost.com/Sports/101812-north-hero

Sounds like he has some serious interest in Appalachian. I love what Coach Ledford is doing with that group, our offense will be strong for a long time if we can keep bringing in the big bodies for him.

[app2016]

http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/n ... ern/15036/


Tue. October 2, 2012 | Matt Baker | Email


Matt Breida, RB, Nature Coast (5-foot-10, 168 pounds)

The latest: The senior standout said Monday that he is planning on visiting Georgia Southern next month. Breida also plans to take an official visit to Toledo, one of his other top choices. “Those are the top two on my mind right now,” said Breida, adding that he’s still surveying his options. Breida said he’s also planning on taking a visit to FIU. Middle Tennessee State visited Nature Coast last week to evaluate him, and Appalachian State is also recruiting him heavily.

[firemoose]

I came across that earlier today that he was back in the running, so to speak. Might be another situation like we had in the not so distant past where the bigger schools want him as a WR and he wants to play QB. Does he remind you of another QB about the same size 78? Not sure if he's as fast in high gear but he's got some great moves. On another note I wonder if that receiver who made those crushing blocks on some of his runs is available. Looked like he loved to hit.

Also looks like he has a very strong arm too. Several of those passes were 50 yards.

I noticed that also. I was going to put that in my post but as you can see it was almost 2 am and I wasn't really in my body. If I remember his Jr season numbers right I believe he threw for 2,600+ and ran for 1,100+. Those are numbers I could live with.

[AppGrad78]

Another name to keep an eye on -- RB Torry Clayton (5-10, 200) of West Virginia University by way of South Dade High School in Homestead, Fla.

High school highlights:

[AppGrad78]

QB Garrett Young (6-2, 180) of East Lincoln HIgh School in Lincolnton says he is getting looks from Appalachian State and others.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/1 ... nsive.html

[AppState89]

Another name to keep an eye on -- RB Torry Clayton (5-10, 200) of West Virginia University by way of South Dade High School in Homestead, Fla.

High school highlights:

LOL.....I knew it...heehee

[AppGrad78]

[AppState89]

That kid looks good too...I bet we get him...

[AppGrad78]

LB/DE/TE/OL Solomon Jackson (6-2, 235) of Tucker High School in Tucker, Ga., posted several photos of his day yesterday at KBS on his Twitter account: @Solo_Darkie

Says he is getting interest from Troy, Ball State (offer), Florida International, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Howard and Appalachian State. Also says his trip to Boone was "nice but cold." Tucker is the defending Class AAAA state champion.

[AppGrad78]

According to scnow.com, WR Trey Gattison (6-0, 175) of Hartsville High School in Hartsville, S.C., made an unofficial visit to Appalachian State last weekend.

http://www2.scnow.com/sports/pee-dee/20 ... r-4826202/

Scouting report and highlights:
http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1355419

[gaapp78]

App picks up another commitment from GA


http://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/news/ ... -football/

[AppGrad78]

Per Twitter, P/K Manning Burton (6-2, 160) of Shelby High School in Shelby was in Boone last weekend and may have received an offer from us. He also is a quality soccer player.

Highlights:

Practice video:

[AppGrad78]

Per Twitter, OLB Aaron Plantt (6-1, 195) of Hallandale High School in Hallandale, Fla., appears to be reconsidering his commitment to Utah State. Says in a Twitter post that he might "slide to Appalachian State." Hallandale is a suburb of Miami.

Partial senior season highlights:

Junior season highlights:

Recent commitment story:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsususp ... a.html.csp