Archive | January, 2014

FAU reels in Holy Spirit’s Ellis

Ray Ellis flew down to Florida with a plan. He intended on committing to FAU (Florida Atlantic University) if he enjoyed his official visit, and that’s what he did. The 2013 second team Defensive All-State selection by The Star-Ledger had FAU in mind from the start of his recruiting process. “Well it was a biased decision actually, […]

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Blacknall caps off Rutgers downfall with Penn State commitment

What once seemed as a promising and talented recruiting class loaded with highly recruited prospects from the East Coast no longer exists for Rutgers. Saeed Blacknall, a consensus four-star wide receiver from Manalapan, N.J. capped off the near nightmarish collapse of Rutgers 2014 recruiting class by committing to Penn State on Sunday night. Since mid […]

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Rutgers first to offer Don Bosco DB

Daivon Ellison has started in the Don Bosco secondary for the past two seasons. He has the numbers to prove he is a playmaker for one of the state’s top programs. Ellison now has his first Division 1 offer. Rutgers tight ends coach Anthony Campanile came to Don Bosco on Thursday to watch Ellison lift […]

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Brightwell picks up first offer from BC

Boston College became the first program to extend an offer to 2015 Paramus Catholic outside linebacker Saleem Brightwell. The converted safety found out his offer from a Boston College coached who stopped by TNT Training to watch Brightwell work out with his team on Saturday, Jan 18. Brightwell has shown his athleticism by way of his […]

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Gille pledges to Lehigh

It was only a matter of time before Lehigh offered St. John Vianney defensive end Justin Gille. Shortly after, he announced his commitment to the Patriot League school. “They were my leader for a while and I was just waiting on them to make an offer. And when they finally did, I was thrilled.” Gille […]

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Player Profile: Mahwah’s Erik Wong

Erik Wong has put together a nice résumé in his three years as a starter at Mahwah High School. At 6 feet, 210 pounds, he has a nice frame. The linebacker, slot back, and tight end has made plays as a two way starter and has the grades that will help him land at a reputable […]

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Shanley won over by Great Danes at official visit

Albany snagged a commitment from Paramus Catholic senior quarterback Steve Shanley on Saturday. Shanley committed to the CAA (Colonial Athletic Association) school while on his official visit this weekend. “Coach Gatusso and his staff made me feel like a part of the family and they’re as genuine as they come. With the new staff I know […]

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Princeton gets a steal to top off 2014 recruiting class

It was only a matter of time before an Ivy League school decided to offer Mark Fossati. The Gatorade New Jersey High School Football Player of the Year had been passed on by several Division 1 programs despite putting up video game like numbers his junior year. This season, Fossati helped St. Joe’s to a 10-1 […]

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Cardinal Hayes RB talks offers

Cardinal Hayes (NY) running back Timothy Poindexter has put together a nice resume through his sophomore season. The sophomore running back helped Cardinal Hayes to a 9-3 record and a CHSAA AA Championship with a 20-16 victory over Mount. St. Michael. The 2016 Division 1 recruit rushed for 1372 yards and 17 touchdowns on 171 carries. Poindexter […]

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Fox weighs in on BC offer

Boston College became the seventh school to offer 2015 St. Peter’s Prep LB Jordan Fox on Monday, Jan 6. Fox said he was offered by one of the Boston College assistant coaches. St. Peter’s Prep has sent a handful of players over the last few years to Boston College including 2014 RB Jonathan Hilliman. Fox […]

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