Gardner Webb Signing Day

[BigDawgPop]

These are 2 that I can confirm, anybody got anything more?

Kelvin Wilkins

School: Spartanburg

Position: Linebacker

Height: 6-2

Weight: 193

Stats: The North-South selection finished with 101 tackles, 10 for loss, six sacks, six pass breakups, three forced fumbles, an interception and fumble recovery.

Jacob McQueen

School: South Pointe, Rock Hill, S.C.

Position: OL

Height: 6'4"

Weight: 260

Stats: All Area, Rivals 2 Star, Ranked #43 overall in S.C., HawgTuff Award, South Pointe Greatness Award, Nike Training Camp Invitee, 45 knockdown blocks, 15 pancakes, 82% grade average

[EagleDawg]

Looks like the Dawgs lost Roland Johnson DL Byrnes H.S. to WCU. Guess the Dawgs will just have to kick some kittykat butt again this season and show him he should have become a canine instead of a feline. LOL, congrats to all the signees for GWU and the other programs too, a nice reward for a lot of work and tomorrow, the work get's harder, the competition tougher cuz now you're a collegiate player. Hope GWU posts their full list soon.

[elcid83]

Looks like the Dawgs lost Roland Johnson DL Byrnes H.S. to WCU. Guess the Dawgs will just have to kick some kittykat butt again this season and shown him he should have become a canine instead of a feline. LOL, congrats to all the signees for GWU and the other programs too, a nice reward for a lot of work and tomorrow, the work get's harder, the competition tougher cuz now you're a collegiate player. Hope GWU posts their full list soon.

Just got an email from Mr. Rabb. We signed 20 today and the list should be up shortly.

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

[BigDawgPop]

Great news! What an exciting day!!!

[elcid83]

Hot off the presses. Looks like another good class for Gardner-Webb.

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

GARDNER-WEBB FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES 20-MAN RECRUITING CLASS ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

BOILING SPRINGS – National Signing Day was fruitful for Gardner-Webb University’s football program, as 20 student-athletes signed to play for the Runnin’ Bulldogs.

Head coach Steve Patton and his staff targeted the Southeast heavily, with 19 of the 20 signees hailing from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. The Runnin’ Bulldogs inked 12 players who played high school football within a two-hour drive of campus.

One signee, cornerback Terrance Thomas (5-11, 170) is already enrolled at Gardner-Webb and started classes in January. The speedy Thomas, from Pageland, S.C., led the state of South Carolina with 11 interceptions as a senior during the 2008 season – helping Central High to the Class 2A state finals.

The class was balanced, with 10 signees slated for offense and 10 for defense – although several in the class could wind up on either side of the football. Six were named All-State as seniors.

Gardner-Webb signed a pair of highly-regarded postgraduate players from Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy in linebacker Traneir Fraiser (6-2, 230, Florence, S.C.) and defensive tackle Maurice Dickson (6-4, 252, Hillside N.J.). Fraiser, who helped Florence (S.C.) Wilson High to a Class 3A state championship as a junior in 2007, was courted by a host of Football Bowl Subdivision schools.

Fraiser and Dickson weren’t the only teammates to sign with Gardner-Webb on Wednesday.

Athletic offensive tackle Tyler Hough-Jenkins (6-4, 250), linebacker Sean Hubbard (6-1, 194) and quarterback Lucas Beatty (6-2, 198) helped Olympic (N.C.) High in Charlotte to the state playoffs in 2009. Juanne Blount (5-8, 185), an option quarterback who will play running back for the ‘Dogs, and Shrine Bowl cornerback Orlando Ratliff (6-0, 200) each starred at Forest Hills (N.C.) High. Blount accounted for 102 touchdowns during his high school career.

“We addressed some specific needs for our football program today, and this group is as balanced as we’ve signed in recent years,” said Patton. “We signed very good tackles on both sides of the ball, and added some very tough and athletic skill guys. Several of these young men had opportunities at the FBS level, and we are thrilled they will be suiting up for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. This is a class that will play a major role in our success over the next four years at Gardner-Webb. From top to bottom, all of these young men are gifted football players, and we were able to sign our top targets at a number of positions.”

Gardner-Webb’s 2010 Football Recruiting Class
Lucas Beatty 6-2 198 QB Charlotte, N.C. / Olympic HS
Juanne Blount 5-8 185 RB Wingate, N.C. / Forest Hills HS
Seth Cranfill 6-4 218 TE Sherrill’s Ford, N.C. / Bandys HS
Maurice Dickson 6-4 252 DT Hillside, N.J. / Fork Union Military Academy
Traneir Fraiser 6-2 230 LB Florence, S.C. / Fork Union Military Academy
Terry Hollingshed 6-3 280 DT Norcross, Ga. / Norcross HS
Tyler Hough-Jenkins 6-4 250 OT Charlotte, N.C. / Olympic HS
Sean Hubbard 6-1 194 LB Charlotte, N.C. / Olympic HS
Richard Jules 6-0 170 WR Tampa, Fla. / Armwood HS
David McConnell 6-6 270 OT Gainesville, Ga. / Gainesville HS
Jacob McQueen 6-4 260 OL Rock Hill, S.C. / South Pointe HS
Ainsley Miller 6-4 275 DT Charlotte, N.C. / First Assembly Christian Academy
Cory Phillips 5-11 175 CB Avondale Estates, Ga./ M.L. King HS
Orlando Ratliff 6-0 200 CB Wingate, N.C. / Forest Hills HS
Tray Schley 6-3 210 TE Fort Myers, Fla. / South Fort Myers HS
Deonte’ Swinton 6-1 180 WR Phenix City, Ala. / Central HS
Terrence Thomas 5-11 170 CB Pageland, S.C. / Central HS
Kelvin “Tank” Wilkins 6-3 194 LB Spartanburg, S.C. / Spartanburg HS
Kyeonta “Keon” Williams 6-0 160 CB Charlotte, N.C. / Providence HS
Nino Woolridge 5-11 208 RB Honea Path, S.C. / Belton-Honea Path HS

Complete bios on all signees are available on the following pages Lucas Beatty * 6-2 * 198 * QB * Charlotte, N.C. / Olympic HS Played at Olympic (N.C.) High under Coach Barry Shuford ... Passed for 4,162 yards and 41 touchdowns in three years as the Trojans’ starter under center … Excellent student … A first-team All-Conference selection as a senior … Completed 109-of-158 passes for 1,733 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2009 … Rushed for five touchdowns … Missed playoffs after suffering an injury midway through the season finale … Led team to a 10-2 regular season mark and a school-record 459 points … Passed for 300 yards and a school-record five touchdowns vs. East Gaston … Had six total touchdowns in that game … Completed 20-of-28 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns vs. Sun Valley … Earned All-Conference honors as a junior after completing 125-of-205 passes for 1,619 yards and 11 touchdowns … Ran for three touchdowns … Passed for 700 yards as a sophomore … Chose Gardner-Webb over Davidson, Marist, Cornell, Western Carolina and Wingate.

Juanne Blount * 5-8 * 185 * RB * Marshville, N.C. / Forest Hills HS Played at Forest Hills (N.C.) High under Coach John Lowery … Led team to an 9-4 record in 2009 … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds … Squats 520 pounds … One of the state’s most elusive runners … A Class 2A All-State selection for the second year in a row by NCPreps.com … Two-time Rocky River 2A Conference Player of the Year … Two-time Union County Player of the Year by the Monroe Enquirer Journal … A first-team All-Area selection by the Charlotte Observer on offense … Accounted for an eye-popping 102 touchdowns during his career … Registered eight career games with at least 200 yards rushing … Played quarterback on the high school level and finished with a school and Union County record 5,392 career rushing yards and 84 touchdowns … Had 12 career passing touchdowns, returned three career kickoffs and two interceptions for scores … Also caught a touchdown pass … Helped team average 38 points per game in 2009 … Ran for 2,034 yards and 35 touchdowns on 222 attempts as a senior … Passed for 833 yards and seven touchdowns … Had six rushes of more than 50 yards on the season … Ran for 272 yards and five touchdowns vs. West Stanley … Added 30 tackles and an interception on defense … Earned Class 2A All-State honors from NCPreps.com as a junior … Led team to an 11-4 record and the Class 2AA state semifinals … Ran for 2,264 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2008 on 265 attempts … Passed for 313 yards and five scores in 2008 … Chose GWU over Western Carolina … Drew recruiting interest from East Carolina, Virginia and Duke.

Seth Cranfill * 6-4 * 218 * TE * Catawba, N.C. / Bandys HS Played at Bandys (N.C.) High under Coach Randy Lowman … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds … Excellent receiving tight end … A first-team All-State selection by NCPreps.com, appearing on the organization’s all-classification team and Class 2A team … Also a first-team All-Region selection by the Charlotte Observer … A two-time All-Unifour selection by the Hickory Daily Record … Hauled in 56 receptions for 1,028 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior in 2009 … Led the state in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns for a tight end … Earned All-State honors in 2008 as a junior as well … Caught 64 passes for 980 yards and 11 touchdowns that season … Earned All-Piedmont honors … Set new school career records with 169 receptions for 2,640 yards and 30 touchdowns … Set a Bandys single-game record with 10 catches for 239 yards in a game as a junior … Had 49 catches for 633 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore … Also considered Wofford and Wingate … Drew recruiting interest from East Carolina, NC State, North Carolina and Georgia.

Maurice Dickson * 6-4 * 252 * DL * Hillside, N.J. / Hillside HS / Fork Union Military Academy Played 2009 season at Fork Union Military (Va.) Academy under Major John Shuman … Started on both sides of the football for one of the nation’s top postgraduate teams … Played senior season at Hillside (N.J.) High under Coach John Power … Helped team to an 8-3 record … Earned All-County, All-Conference and All-Group 2 honors in 2008 … Registered 77 total tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery on defense … Spearheaded a defense that allowed just 7.7 points per game for the season … Was a two-way starter as a junior and senior … Also earned All-Conference and All-Group 2 honors as a junior … Chose Gardner-Webb over Delaware, James Madison Monmouth and Wagner.

Traneir Fraiser * 6-2 * 230 * LB * Florence, S.C. / Wilson HS / Fork Union Military Academy Played 2009 season at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy under Major John Shuman … Finished the season with 23 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks … Also had a blocked punt … Played high school football at Wilson (S.C.) High in Florence under Coach Darryl Page … Helped Tigers to a Class AAA state championship as a junior … Chose Gardner-Webb over Middle Tennessee State … Also considered Toledo, Maryland, Florida Atlantic and South Carolina.

Terry Hollingshed * 6-3 * 280 * DL * Norcross, Ga. / Norcross HS Played at Norcross (Ga.) High under Coach Keith Maloof … Played both ways during his career with the Blue Devils … Selected to play in the Gwinnett County All-Star Game following senior season … Helped team to an 8-4 record and a region championship as a junior … Chose Gardner-Webb over Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State … Also considered Louisville and Nevada.

Tyler Hough-Jenkins * 6-4 * 250 * OT * Charlotte, NC. / Olympic HS Played at Olympic (N.C.) High under Coach Barry Shuford … A first-team All-Conference selection in 2009 … One of the state’s most athletic offensive linemen … Helped team to an 11-3 record and the second round of the state playoffs … Cleared a path for an explosive offense that averaged 231.5 yards rushing for the season and 379 yards of total offense per game … Team set a school record with 459 points scored on the season … The top blocker for a 1,500-yard rusher … A second-team All-Mecklenburg County selection by the Charlotte Observer … Finished with 20 tackles, one sack and five pressures on the defensive line … Chose Gardner-Webb over Furman, The Citadel, Western Carolina, Presbyterian and Norfolk State.

Sean Hubbard * 6-1 * 194 * LB/SS * Charlotte, N.C. / Olympic HS Played at Olympic (N.C.) High under Coach Barry Shuford … Strong, athletic player who could see time in college as a safety or linebacker … A first-team All-Mecklenburg County selection by the Charlotte Observer … A first-team All-Conference selection … MEGA 7 Conference Defensive Player of the Year … Helped team to an 11-3 record and the second round of the state playoffs … Finished season with 114 total tackles (66 solo), three sacks, eight pressures, six pass break ups and an interception … Also recovered five fumbles and forced three fumbles … Scored a pair of touchdowns … Helped team to a 9-4 record as a junior … Registered 86 total tackles in 2008 … Chose Gardner-Webb after considering Duke and several other programs.

Richard Jules * 6-0 * 170 * WR * Tampa, Fla. / Armwood HS Played at state powerhouse Armwood (Fla.) High under Coach Sean Callahan … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds … Rated the No. 8 receiver in the Tampa Bay area for the Class of 2010 … Team captain … Helped team to a 13-2 record in 2009 … Finished senior season with 19 catches for 329 yards and four touchdowns … Also completed 2-of-3 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown … Had four different games with at least three catches … Caught a season-high three passes for 70 yards and a score vs. East Bay High … Caught a pair of touchdown passes vs. Newsome High … Also a strong blocker for a team that rushed for more than 2,000 yards in 2009 … Helped team to a 12-1 record and the Class 4A quarterfinals in 2008 as a junior … Caught a team-high 19 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns as a junior … Completed two pass attempts for 104 yards and a pair of scores … Helped team rush for more than 2,400 yards … An All-Hillsborough County selection in Track & Field as part of Armwood’s standout 4x400m relay team, which ran a top time of 3:18.00 in 2009 … Born in Haiti … Chose Gardner-Webb over Towson, Stony Brook and Liberty.

David McConnell * 6-6 * 270 * OL * Gainesville, Ga. / Gainesville HS Played at Gainesville (Ga.) High under Coach Bruce Miller … Helped team to a 14-1 record in 2009 and the Class 3A state finals … Graded out at 91 percent and had 60 knockdown blocks … Cleared a path for an offense that averaged 214.8 yards per game on the ground and scored 44 rushing touchdowns … Red Elephants averaged 389.7 yards of total offense per game on the season … An honorable mention All-County selection by the Gainesville Times as a senior … Also earned honorable mention All-Region honors … Helped Red Elephants to the third round of the Class 3A state playoffs as a junior … Named FCA Football Player of the Year in 2008 … Three-year letterman in football and track … Also earned a letter in wrestling … Chose Gardner-Webb over Youngstown State and Western Kentucky.

Jacob McQueen * 6-4 * 260 * OL * Rock Hill, S.C. / South Pointe HS Played at South Pointe (S.C.) High under Coach Bobby Carroll … A second-team All-State selection by the Columbia (S.C.) State newspaper as a senior … Rated the No. 43 prospect in South Carolina by Rivals.com … A two-star prospect by Rivals.com … An All-Area Code selection by SCVarsity.com … Rated one of the state’s top-125 players by the S.C. High School Sports Report … Helped team to a solid 10-4 record in 2009 … Cleared a path for 189.6 yards rushing per game and 41 rushing touchdowns … An All-Area selection by the Rock Hill Herald … Graded out at 82 percent and registered 52 knockdown blocks and 35 pancake blocks … Helped Stallions to the S.C. Class 4-A Division II State Championship as a junior, starting every game of that season … Earned a spot on the Rock Hill Herald’s All-Area team as a junior … Chose Gardner-Webb over Charleston Southern, The Citadel, Elon and Presbyterian … Drew early recruiting interest from a host of FBS programs as well.

Ainsley Miller * 6-4 * 275 * DT * Charlotte, N.C. / First Assembly Christian School Played at First Assembly Christian (N.C.) School under Coach Mike Minter … One of the top defensive tackle prospects in the Carolinas … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds … A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com … Helped team to a 13-0 record and the NCISAA State Championship … An NCISAA Division II All-State choice … Had 107 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 15 sacks in 2009 … A first-team All-North Neighbors selection by the Charlotte Observer … Selected to play in the Oasis All-Star Shrine Classic … Made 68 hits and had seven sacks as a junior … Originally from Washington, D.C. … Chose Gardner-Webb over New Mexico … Also recruited by Nebraska, Clemson, North Carolina, East Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia, among others.

Cory Phillips * 5-11 * 175 * CB * Lithonia, Ga. / ML King HS Played at M.L. King (Ga.) High under Coach Corey Jarvis … Tremendous cover corner … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds … Second-fastest player on one of Georgia’s most talented, athletic teams … Helped Lions to a 10-2 record in 2009 … Played in the GACA Georgia North/South All-Star Game … First-team All-Region 2-AAAAA selection … Rated one of the top-300 football “athletes” in the nation by ESPN.com … An All-DeKalb County selection … Also played in the DeKalb County All-Star Game … Registered 37 total tackles, three tackles for loss and four interceptions at cornerback … Chose Gardner-Webb over East Carolina, Mississippi State, Middle Tennessee State, Toledo and Eastern Michigan … Drew early recruiting interest from Tennessee, Southern Cal, Auburn, Florida State, Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma State.

Orlando Ratliff * 6-0 * 200 * CB * Marshville, N.C. / Forest Hills HS Played at Forest Hills (N.C.) High under Coach John Lowery … Led team to an 9-4 record in 2009 … Selected to play in the 2009 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Registered 39 total tackles and one interception as a senior … An All-County selection by the Monroe Enquirer Journal … A first-team All-Area choice by the Charlotte Observer … Registered 39 total tackles and an interception while playing defense … Ran for 673 yards and 10 touchdowns on just 66 carries in 2009 (10.2 ypc) … Had a career-high 76 tackles as a junior, and ran for more than 700 yards … Earned All-Union County honors from the Monroe Enquirer Journal in 2008 … Chose Gardner-Webb over Western Carolina.

Tray Schley * 6-3 * 210 * TE * Ft. Myers, Fla. / South Ft. Myers HS Played at South Ft. Myers (Fla.) High under Coach Grant Redhead … Two-year starter … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds … Honorable mention All-Area selection on defense by the Ft. Myers Times-News … Rated as one of Florida’s top defensive end prospects by Elite Scouting … Helped team to a 10-2 record … Selected to play in the John Carrigan Rotary South All-Star Classic … Registered two sacks in that game … Finished senior season with 31 total tackles and a team-high five quarterback sacks in just six games played … Also broke up three passes … Had three sacks in a win over rival North Fort Myers High … Caught 12 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns at tight end … Made 40 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss and had a team-high six sacks as a junior in 2008 … Helped team to an 8-2 record … Also recovered two fumbles and had a 48-yard interception return … Chose Gardner-Webb after considering Middle Tennessee State, Villanova, Western Michigan and Youngstown State.

Deonte’ Swinton • 6-1 * 180 • WR • Phenix City, Ala. / Central HS Played at Central (Ala.) High under Coach Ron Nelson … Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds … Helped Red Devils to a 10-2 record and the second round of the Alabama Class 6A state playoffs in 2009 … A second-team All-Bi City selection at receiver by the Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer … Caught 31 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns in 2009 on a run-oriented squad … Also an accomplished hurdler in track … Finished second at the 2009 Alabama State Championships in the 110m hurdles as a junior … Had the state’s fastest time in the 110m hurdles during the 2009 regular season (14.50 seconds) … Finished third in the 300m hurdles at the state championship meet … Caught 22 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns as a junior … Returned one kickoff for a score that season … Chose Gardner-Webb over Alabama A&M, UT-Martin, Chattanooga and Samford.

Terrence Thomas * 5-11 * 170 * CB * Pageland, S.C. / Central HS Played at Pageland (S.C.) Central High under Coach Joey Mangum … Enrolled at Gardner-Webb in January, 2010 … Helped team to a 13-1 record and the S.C. Class 2A state finals as a senior in 2008 … A Class 2A All-State selection by the S.C. High School Sports Report … A second-team All-State selection (all classifications) by The Columbia (S.C.) State newspaper … Led the Palmetto State with 11 interceptions … Also played running back, quarterback and receiver … Had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Keenan during the regular season.

Kelvin “Tank” Wilkins * 6-3 * 194 * LB * Spartanburg, S.C. / Spartanburg HS Played at Spartanburg (S.C.) High under Coach Freddie Brown … Rangy, athletic linebacker … A second-team All-Area selection by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal in 2009 … An All-Region selection … Team captain … Played in the SCADA S.C. North/South All-Star Game … Helped North squad to 21-17 win with five total tackles in the game … Finished season with 101 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six sacks, nine quarterback pressures, eight quarterback knockdowns, six pass break ups an an interception … Also forced three fumbles, recovered one fumble and scored one touchdown … Also earned All-Region and All-Area honors as a junior … Team captain … Registered 115 total tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and three fumble recoveries in 2008 … Intercepted three passes and broke up seven passes … Outstanding student … Was a two-year starter in basketball and a two-year track letterman … Chose Gardner-Webb over Western Carolina, Wofford and Marshall.

Kyeonta “Keon” Williams * 6-0 * 160 * CB * Charlotte, N.C. / Providence HS Played at Providence (N.C.) High under Coach Randy Long … Speedy corner who covers the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds … An All-Southwestern 4A Conference selection as a senior … Rated one of the top defensive backs in Mecklenburg County by Charlotte Weekly … Originally from Buffalo, N.Y. … Registered 46 tackles (28 solo), 12 pass break ups, two interceptions and two forced fumbles as a senior … An All-Observer selection … A track standout for the Panthers as well … Won the conference title in the 100m dash with a time of 10.7-seconds at the 2009 Southwestern 4A Conference Championships … Has a personal best of 21.90 seconds in the 200m dash … Sprint times would have placed in the top-15 of last season’s Big South Conference outdoor meet … Chose Gardner-Webb over Liberty and the University of Albany.

Nino Woolridge * 5-11 * 208 * RB * Belton, S.C. / Belton-Honea Path HS Played at Belton-Honea Path (S.C.) High under Coach Wayne Green … Three-year starter … Named Western Region 3A Player of the Year … A Class 3A All-State selection … Selected to play in the SCADA S.C. North/South All-Star Game … Had seven carries for 41 yards and a touchdown in that game, leading the North to a 21-17 win … A first-team All-Area selection by the Anderson Independent-Mail … A first-team All-Region selection … Played four different positions as a senior, logging time at quarterback, running back, receiver and linebacker … Accounted for 20 total touchdowns … Carried 113 times for 822 yards and 12 touchdowns … Passed for 437 yards and three touchdowns … Caught 24 passes for 313 yards and four scores … Had 17 kick returns for 391 yards … Had a 52-yard punt return touchdown … Earned All-Region and All-Area honors at quarterback during junior season … Accumulated 1,392 all-purpose yards … Earned All-Region honors at linebacker as a sophomore in 2007 … Registered 132 total tackles that season … Chose Gardner-Webb over Elon and Coastal Carolina.

[EagleDawg]

I like the make-up of this class. Lots of speed at the DB positions, pretty good size in the OL/DL prospects, the TE Cranfill was looked at by a lot of FBS and FCS programs and I'm sitting here thinking the RB - Blount could be pretty special with decent speed, impressive strength for a 5'-8", 185# who squats 525 and elusive to boot. Our OL guys can just create a bit of a seam and this kid sounds like he could be off to the races. Welcome to all of the new Runnin Bulldogs. Anyone have a start date for spring ball?

[elcid83]

That's a good looking group EagleDawg! I'm happy to see that GW has continued to build on our current roster and recent recruiting classes. It appears that the word is getting around that GW is a great place to play football and get a great education. Congratulations to our coaches for putting together another solid recruiting class. Congratulations to the new recruits and their parents - we look forward to meeting our new friends soon and we hope to see you at the Spring Game in April. Looking forward to a great 2010 football season - is it September, yet?

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

[elcid83]

After giving our signing class a little research, I just wanted to share some more thoughts. First, it appears that our coaches have done an excellent job of filling spaces that were left behind by graduating seniors. We got a replacement QB for the outgoing Stan Doolittle. We replaced 3 graduating RBs with 2 more [This was one of our positions where we probably had more than adequate players]. We replaced 1 graduating WR with 2 more [and we can certainly use help at this position]. Replaced 3 DBS with 4 [this was certainly a huge priority for us as our lack of depth at DB last season likely cost us a couple of games]. We replaced 4 LBs with 3 more [LB is the one spot on our team where we seem to just be loaded]. Replaced 4 DLs with 3 more [and here's hoping Matt Goods makes it back next year]. And, we replaced 3 graduating OL with 3 new ones [With an new starting QB next year, the big uglies are going to need to be good]. We also picked up 2 TEs who at 6'3" and 6'4" are going to be able to provide solid blocking and a large near target for our young QB - whoever it might be.

Some more thoughts on this class:

Here's a good article about Tray Schley who was previously committed to Florida Int'l - http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/feb ... gardner-w/

Cory Phillips - interesting note. I checked out his Rivals site and he ran a 4.44 40 at their combine [a top 10 finish]. He also finished first in the pro shuttle. All of his film on Rivals shows him playing WR and he gets good separation from the HS DBs trying to cover him. He looks like a good candidate to chase after John Rock's [that just sounds like a QB doesn't it?] long ball. Keep an eye on this one. I don't konw if you will be able to view this video, but here it is - http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... a0c43a46fe

Ainsley Miller [DT] is another interesting prospect who was recruited by several FBS programs. Here is his Rivals video if you can view it. He is a big kid who can really get after it. http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruitin ... smFK2PtpB4

I am looking forward to watching this class develop and make their contributions to our team.

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

[g-webb1994]

I love the fact we dipped into Florida and landed two stud players. Landing anyone from that powerful Armwood program shows we are making some major progress down that way.

Now let's get the QB situation in shape heading into the opener against WCU.

[dbackjon]

Welcome, g-webb1994

[g-webb1994]

thanks.....finally got over here from AGS....been focusing on an awful mens hoops season and a great womens hoops season so far.....

[Sly Fox]

And don't forget that amazing womens hoops season you have working there in Boiling Springs. Monday should be fun.

[Libertine]

Now let's get the QB situation in shape heading into the opener against WCU.

I'm really curious to see how that works out. Regardless of who gets the nod, you guys are going to be really young at that position.

[EagleDawg]

GWU QB's young, yes but both have extremely strong arms and can make all the throws, short, medium and yes long. I see GWU stretching the field more next season and they have the athletes to get deep which should keep the safeties off out of the box more. Rock has a bit more experience and is probably a bit better on the run but Browning can really make all the passes and was a target for Maryland for a quite a while. It should be a great competition for the starting nod and I can see how both will get time early in the season.

[elcid83]

GWU QB's young, yes but both have extremely strong arms and can make all the throws, short, medium and yes long. I see GWU stretching the field more next season and they have the athletes to get deep which should keep the safeties off out of the box more. Rock has a bit more experience and is probably a bit better on the run but Browning can really make all the passes and was a target for Maryland for a quite a while. It should be a great competition for the starting nod and I can see how both will get time early in the season.

Good Morning Dawg,

I agree that the QB showdown should be a good one and will make Spring Practice worth watching. Rock gets the nod for seniority, but, Browning is tired of riding the pine and believes he can make a difference. They will both get their opportunity to shine come March. Good to see that the coaches decided to wait until after Spring Break to start practice - this should give the boys lots of time in the S&C program to get bigger and faster. In the meantime, kudos to the girls bball team for beating Liberty last night and taking 1st place in the BS!

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

[EagleDawg]

Good Morning ElCid83 - Yes, I like the set-up for Spring Ball as well. The S&C and the cafeteria must be working. I hear that my hog is a flea less than 280 and that Sarge is around 290. Will be interesting to watch them in Spring Ball and see if they have maintained their footwork with the added bulk. I hear Hudson has added about 10 to 15 lbs. as well. What's he hearing position wise. I 2nd the congrats to the GW Women's B-ball team, watched the game on SportsSouth last night and that was a gritty come from behind finish. If they can get by Radford in their snow make-up game they should have a decent shot to run the table in the regular season. Even with a loss they would own the tie-breaker against Liberty. We'll need to start thinking about the Spring Game tailgate before too long. Looking forward to seeing the gang again real soon.

[BigDawgPop]

What up fellow Dawgs!! Have you guys heard what the Spring schedule is yet? We are wanting to come up to watch some of the practice sessions. I'm sure Jacob will get some kind of notice from the Coaches. We can't wait to get started! I think the future is really bright and we are so proud to be a part of it. We need to spread the word about this site and get more fans involved!!!

[elcid83]

What up fellow Dawgs!! Have you guys heard what the Spring schedule is yet? We are wanting to come up to watch some of the practice sessions. I'm sure Jacob will get some kind of notice from the Coaches. We can't wait to get started! I think the future is really bright and we are so proud to be a part of it. We need to spread the word about this site and get more fans involved!!!

Eagle, it looks like he is going to try out at LB during spring practice. He also wants to play FB if they decide to use one this year [which I hope they will so we can come up with some plays that may actually work when we are on the 3 yd line].

Big Dawg, Practice will start 3/22 or 3/23 and the Spring Game is scheduled for April 17. They usually scrimmage on Saturdays during Spring Practice.

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

[Bulldogdad]

Who all is going to the banquet Thursday night? Glad to see that they are doing speed drills for conditioning. Last year it was just conditioning from what Jamie says.The Caf must be working good, Jamie weighs 286

[kuntryboimike]

yes yes. gardner webb did well again against LU in womans basketball. congrats. BOTH games have been really close. cant wait for the final game for the conference championship im sure itll be another great close game.

[elcid83]

Who all is going to the banquet Thursday night? Glad to see that they are doing speed drills for conditioning. Last year it was just conditioning from what Jamie says.The Caf must be working good, Jamie weighs 286

Kenny, Glad to see you made it over here. Regarding the banquet, from the emails I got, I didn't get the sense that anyone other than Sr's parents were welcome. I know the emails said the parents could come - but, it didn't sound to me like she wanted you to come. I know Ms. Farina was trying to make it a special event for the players and she should be applauded. Personally, I'd rather see an event where all parents are welcomed - like they are at the high school banquets. Put the banquet in a large place at GW and invite all parents and fans and have a fun evening. If you are going, let us know how it goes.

Go Runnin' Bulldogs!

[BigDawgPop]

I hear we have 3 unsigned visitors this coming weekend. One OL but that is all I know. All of them are kids that were hoping for something bigger to come along.

[elcid83]

I hear we have 3 unsigned visitors this coming weekend. One OL but that is all I know. All of them are kids that were hoping for something bigger to come along.

Hey BigDawg, I'm looking for something bigger to come along too. If I visit GW this weekend will I find it too?

[BigDawgPop]

I hear we have 3 unsigned visitors this coming weekend. One OL but that is all I know. All of them are kids that were hoping for something bigger to come along.

Hey BigDawg, I'm looking for something bigger to come along too. If I visit GW this weekend will I find it too?