Scotty Jenkins

Far away from any icy turns of a bobsled hill, on a steamy July day in Houston,
Jeremy Hicks is trying to achieve his winter Olympic dreams. In front of a
stopwatch and cell phone camera, the 33-year-old is running 40-yard sprints
while a friend records his best attempts. All in an effort to be seen by
America's top Olympic coaches.

All over the United States, aspiring Olympic athletes like Hicks are submitting
their videos to the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Digital Combine
[https://gmtm.com/virtuals/4/usa-bobsled-and-skeleton-digital-combine], a free
exposure event on gmtm.com. This event is the first of its kind for USABS, who
usually discover their athletes through word of mouth.

> Don't wait for tomorrow to do what you can do today. There's ONE DAY left to
submit your USABS combine powered by @HammerStrength
[https://twitter.com/HammerStrength?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] on @GMTMSports
[https://twitter.com/GMTMSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]. You control your future.
If you've ever dreamed about representing the U.S., this is your time! Go to 
https://t.co/FRKwNS6Yr7 NOW. pic.twitter.com/np0jqetJ6K
[https://t.co/np0jqetJ6K]

— USA Bobsled Skeleton (@USABS) September 29, 2020
[https://twitter.com/USABS/status/1310988092463931395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
This digital event allows hopeful Winter Olympians to submit videos in a variety
of drills and be evaluated by Team USA coaches. Typically, this evaluation would
be done in person, with either party traveling hundreds or thousands of miles
without a sure clue about the prospect or the sport.

The new Digital Combine on GMTM make it simple. Submit your videos, be evaluated
and earn your invite by proving you're a top candidate.

> Pushing cars or pushing sleds? Everything helps you be discovered by Olympic
coaches in the @USABS [https://twitter.com/USABS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Digital
Combine!

Compete for free on https://t.co/5mIcItqpeE 📲 and earn your invite to a
national team tryout! pic.twitter.com/162K2VwWRp [https://t.co/162K2VwWRp]

— GMTM (@GMTMSports) September 23, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GMTMSports/status/1308884591051239426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
USA Bobsled and Skeleton coaches are used to evaluating athletes from all
different backgrounds, too. In fact, a few of the United States' most
accomplished athletes in the sport aren't introduced to the sport until after
college. Jeremy Hicks [https://gmtm.com/athletes/1328931/Jeremy-Hicks/career],
for example, was an outstanding college track athlete, who's speed and
explosiveness was a natural fit for bobsled's push-starts.

> Our athletes won’t stop, can’t stop. They are allowed one hour outside during
their two week quarantine when arriving in Lake Placid. They can’t use the push
track, the weight room, or any other facilities. Did that slow @nicolebrungardt
[https://twitter.com/NicoleBrungardt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] down? Nope. No
excuses. pic.twitter.com/qdICwvSbJ2 [https://t.co/qdICwvSbJ2]

— USA Bobsled Skeleton (@USABS) October 8, 2020
[https://twitter.com/USABS/status/1314327965782568960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Because of the lack of exposure to the sport and the difficulty in evaluating
athletes in person this year, the USABS Digital Combine
[https://gmtm.com/virtuals/4/usa-bobsled-and-skeleton-digital-combine] is a
groundbreaking event in the Winter sports landscape. With more athletes being
able to compete and be seen from home, the evaluation process and opportunities
for hopeful bobsledders is more inclusive inclusive than ever.

Sign up today
[https://gmtm.com/virtuals/4/usa-bobsled-and-skeleton-digital-combine] and you
could compete in any of the four challenges and put your name in front of the
Team USA coaches.

USA Bobsled Launches Digital Combine on GMTM

Nisshanth Perumalsamy

The cornerback position is not dead! These five 2021 CB prospects are about to
prove you wrong!

In the past few years, every league from the NFL to Pop Warner have made efforts
to make football safer. Defensive backs, very ironically, took the biggest hit
with these rule changes.

While many analysts believe the days of the lockdown corner are behind us, a few
standout prospects in the class of 2021 couldn’t disagree more. This is our list
of the 2021 Cornerbacks making the biggest impact this season.

Deuce Harmon [https://gmtm.com/athletes/241/deuce-harmon/stats]: Guyer High
School, Denton, TX

The first player on this list is big-hitting, 4-star cornerback prospect, Deuce
Harmon. Momentum-shifting tackles, combined with his overall athleticism and
play, have earned him a scholarship offer from Texas A&M.
In the play above, the QB tries to throw a bubble screen to the left side of the
field. Deuce snuffs it out from the get-go and delivers a massive hit in the
backfield for big loss.

> How about the night #GigEm
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/GigEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] CB commit 
@_DeuceHarmon_ [https://twitter.com/_DeuceHarmon_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] had last
night?

The @DentonGuyer_FB [https://twitter.com/DentonGuyer_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
standout continues to make his case for being the best defensive back in the
state of Texas. https://t.co/nOUFlgtkrc

— TexAgs Recruiting (@TA_Recruiting) October 23, 2020
[https://twitter.com/TA_Recruiting/status/1319661114758696960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Jalin Shepard [https://gmtm.com/athletes/2305/jalin-shephard/stats]: Callaway
High School, Hogansville, Georgia

Next, we have another prospect with offers from a Texas school, as well as
Auburn, Tennessee, Colorado, and Nebraska. Currently uncommitted, 3-star Jalin
Shephard is a ballhawk from Callaway High School in Hogansville, Georgia.
In his top play, the QB launched the ball deep downfield in Shephard’s direction
and Shephard came down with a routine interception. Then, he didn’t waste any
time taking it to the house for 6 points.
Whichever college picks up this uncommitted athlete will be amazed his ability
to change a game in seconds.

Ceyair Wright [https://gmtm.com/athletes/764/ceyair-wright/stats]: Loyola High
School, Los Angeles, CA

Right in the middle of this list, we have Ceyair Wright, a 4-star prospect who
is sure to be wreaking havoc for Power 5 offenses very soon. Standing over
6-foot with track-speed and athleticism, this CB from Loyola High School in
California is drawing interest from big-time schools such as Michigan, Oregon,
and Stanford.
The play that landed Wright on the list was a forced fumble. The offense
completed a quick slant route over the middle, but Wright did what he does best
- wreaked havoc on an unsuspecting wideout. After the completion, Wright pried
the ball loose to cause a fumble and give his team possession.

> Super excited to announce that after speaking with @CoachFlea
[https://twitter.com/CoachFlea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] I have received an offer to
Jackson State University!! Huge thank you to the coaching staff for this
opportunity! pic.twitter.com/wvn4VlzNwB [https://t.co/wvn4VlzNwB]

— Ceyair (@ceyairr) October 31, 2020
[https://twitter.com/ceyairr/status/1322340118372339712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Mark Wilson [https://gmtm.com/athletes/5288/mark-wilson/stats]: Clear Lake High
School, Houston, TX

The next best play we saw this week comes from Mark Wilson, a 2021 cornerback
from Houston. This 3-star cornerback prospect from Clear Lake has proved why
he's among the best DBs in his state, landing offers from a few Power 5 schools
before committing to Houston on March 22. Wilson has a natural nose for the ball
and his athleticism allows him to be a versatile threat at the safety position. 
In his top play, Wilson was helping the cornerback by covering over the top and
the opposing QB decided to test him. He threw up a jump-ball and the rest you
just have to watch again and again. Wilson made an insane, one-handed
interception while backpedaling to keep pace with the wide receiver. Plays like
this one at the collegiate level will make Mark Wilson one of the most lethal
defensive backs in the American Athletic Conference.

Josh Heverly [https://gmtm.com/athletes/178963/josh-heverly/stats]: Amador
Valley High School, Pleasanton, CA

Last, but not least, we have one of the most underrated players on this list.
Josh Heverly, out of Amador Valley HS in California, is a 2-star prospect who
plays on both sides of the ball - most likely because his hands are as good as
most of the top receivers in his home state. 
In his top play, the offense tries to run a trick play, but Heverly didn't even
lose a step. He quickly made the read, tracked the receiver and came away with
one of the best interceptions you will see at any level. Heverly sticks one hand
up and makes an Odell Beckham, Jr.-esque interception.
But even after a spectacular pick, Heverly shows what makes him different by
finishing the play. He is able to stay on his feet and take it a few yards the
other way to improve his team's field position. 
The 6-1, 190-pound Heverly is currently uncommitted with offers from Air Force,
Morehead State and San Diego. But, if he continues creating plays like this on
both sides of the ball, more letters are sure to come his way.

> These are @GMTMSports [https://twitter.com/GMTMSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Top 5
DB Plays 🔥👀 Hit the link to watch 🧐

#5) #aggiefootball
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/aggiefootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] commit 
@_DeuceHarmon_ [https://twitter.com/_DeuceHarmon_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 

#4) 2021 CB @MekhiJalin [https://twitter.com/MekhiJalin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 

#3) 2021 ATH @ceyairr [https://twitter.com/ceyairr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 

#2) #Houston [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Houston?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
commit @Markw2021 [https://twitter.com/Markw2021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 

#1) 2021 CB @JoshHeverly21
[https://twitter.com/JoshHeverly21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 

Watch the highlights here 📲 https://t.co/EoId2HpGkD

— GMTM (@GMTMSports) October 29, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GMTMSports/status/1321915438910087170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
If you liked this list, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to be
alerted when we drop another Top 5 video - and make sure to check out all of
these players' profiles on gmtm.com.

Five 2021 Cornerbacks That Know How To Make An Impact

Guest Contributor

Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer was on Twitch explaining why the
quarterback position has changed so much in the past decade. According to
Palmer, one major difference in playing styles separates today's top
quarterbacks from the great pocket passers of a decade ago.

"For a long time, the quarterback was considered one of those positions that
doesn't progress a lot," explains Palmer, "but, in the last decade, it has
progressed a ton." He continues by saying the evolution was spurred by the new
quarterback's "ability to create time and space."

Palmer is as much an expert on the quarterback position as you could find in
last 20 years. After being drafted out of UTEP, he played against some of the
best pocket passers in the history of the game - Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and
his brother, Carson. After his playing days ended in 2014, he started QB Summit,
an NFL quarterback incubator that was attended by Sam Darnold, Joe Burrow, and
-reigning Super Bowl champion - Patrick Mahomes.

"A decade ago, all the quarterbacks used to look the same," Palmer says, while
considering the QBs entering the draft with him. "If you were six-foot or
shorter, there's no way you were going to get a scholarship. And if you were a
left-hander, you didn't have a chance at being a franchise quarterback. And if
you came from a Big Ten school, it was near impossible to make a case to NFL
scouts," Palmer recalls.

Palmer was working with 3 NFL-hopeful QBs in the spring of 2020, including
reigning Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, who was drafted 1st overall by the
Cincinnati Bengals. Photo courtesy of QB Summit.But all of that has all changed
in the past few years...

 * "Now, we have 5'10" and 5'11" quarterbacks winning the Heisman Trophy and
   going being drafted #1 overall."
 * "We have a prototypical pocket passer - Ryan Fitzpatrick - being benched for
   Tua Tagavailoa - a left-handed kid from Hawaii, who was the #5 pick and a
   national champion."
 * "We're going to have our second guy drafted in the top five from North Dakota
   State, an FCS school - Carson Wentz in 2016 and Trey Lance in 2021."

These are 3 huge surprises that we haven't seen at this position since Doug
Flutie. 

As Palmer explained, it goes to show what "whether you're from a small school or
a big school, rich or poor, right-handed or left-handed, six-foot-five or
six-foot - there are all different kinds of ways to make it as a quarterback
today."

"With recruiting sites like GMTM and access to social media, if you're good,
they (coaches and recruiters) can find you," says Palmer. The playing field has
never been more even at the quarterback position, so, if you can do something
better than most, you're going to get a chance.

Jordan Palmer explains what sparked the recent QB evolution.Tune into Twitch
every Wednesday at 9 PM EST to chat with Jordan and Joey live.

Jordan Palmer on the Evolution of The Quarterback Position

Drew Staczek

In 2019 a CCIW (College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) and a WIAC
(Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) team squared off in the national
championship for the first time in history. However, where do these conferences
rank in our top 5 conferences in the history of Division 3 college football?

The way these conferences were ranked (in ascending order) is based on past
national champions and runner-ups as well as playoff teams each conference has
produced.

5.  CCIW (College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin)
The CCIW consists of 9 colleges from Illinois and Wisconsin, that features
schools such as Wheaton (ill), the 2019 national champions North Central (ill),
and Augustana. They have had a combined 5 National Championships since the
conference was aligned (1976).

This past season was a little strange in comparisons to years past, Wheaton went
10-0 and won the conferences as well as gaining the #2 seed in their region for
the playoffs. Dating all the way back to when the conference was aligned,
Wheaton has had 11 playoff appearances which ranks #1 in the CCIW. Despite the
10 appearances the furthest they have made it in the playoffs is to the
quarterfinals.

North Central (ill) is responsible for the CCIW’s first Stagg Bowl since 1986.
This past year saw a wild playoff run that started with them being the #4 seed
in the region and taking down perennial powerhouse Mount Union in the 2nd round.
This magical run ended in a 41-14 win against UW-Whitewater in Shenandoah,
Texas. North Central has had 8 playoff appearances in their history.

Augustana makes the top 3 schools in the conference based off of history. The
rich history of the Vikings is deep with a span from 1983-1986 being a back to
back to back to back champion. Year in and year out you can count on them to be
competitive in the CCIW.

CCIW Fun Fact: In 2019, North Central prevented Mount Union from advancing to
the 2nd round of the playoffs since 1994.

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4. ASC (American Southwest Conference)
The ASC is the home to 12 members spread throughout the Gulf Coast region - with
member schools in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Members of the
ASC vary between private and public as well. Three schools in this conference
usually dominate the rest.

Powerhouse Mary Hardin-Baylor is a member and is consistently in the mix for the
Stagg Bowl and is also home to one of the best stadiums at the Division III
level. In the past two decades, the Crusaders have won the conference title 15
times. That stretch under Coach 2 national titles (2016,2018) as well as been
runner-ups twice (2004,2017). Notable alumni to make it to the NFL include
Jerrell Freeman and Nate Menkin.

Texas Lutheran is a smaller Division III school where about 33% of the students
participate in a sport. They recently joined the ASC in 2017 and just this
offseason signed an agreement to continue play through the 2024 season. Each
year since joining they have finished top 3 in the conference and in 2019 were
runner-ups. 24 All-Conference players have been selected over the past 2
seasons, however, their head coach Carl Gustafson just retired.

Hardin-Simmons located in Abilene, Texas enrolls around 2,500 students. The
Cowboys are always a threat to compete for a conference championship and beyond.
In the last 20 years, they have won this conference 4 times. With the 2nd best
winning percentage during this time at 79.7% of their games resulting in a win.
Notable NFL alumni include Earl Bennett, Gene Cockrell, Bob McChesney, and
Harold Stephens.

ASC Fun Fact: Three member schools have been selected to host NCAA championships
over the next 5 years. Mary Hardin-Baylor is set to host the Stagg Bowl in 2024.


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3. MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference)

The MIAC is composed of 13 private colleges in Minnesota, only 9 of which
compete in football. But, even though these teams rarely leave the Gopher State
during the regular season, a few of these small schools have become national
powerhouses.
The top team in the MIAC is almost unanimous year after year. Saint John’s
College in Collegeville, MN has claimed 10 of the last 20 MIAC championships. In
fact, the Johnnies, as they are called, are the winningest team in Division III
football with an all time record of 653-251-24. In their history St. John’s has
had 10 student-athletes get selected in the NFL draft.

The Johnnies play their home games at Clemens Stadium, a natural bowl that can
accommodate over twice the listed attendance. In fact, St. John's holds the
record for largest single-game attendance in Division III history - 17,327 fans
watched them play St. Thomas on September 26, 2015. Photo Credit to Wikipedia/
Jbiasi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jbiasi].The MIAC's second most
dominant team, St. Thomas, will be moving to Division I FCS in 2021. The Tommies
century-long stint in the MIAC was a successful one to say the least, winning 6
of the last 10 conference championships. The strength of the MIAC will surely be
taking a hit when St. Thomas joins the Pioneer League after this season.

> Congrats to MN’s Players, Coaches & Families! We’re All Excited to See Our 
#Tom21es [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tom21es?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] and
All of MN HS 🏈 Being Played at #Home
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/Home?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @Coach_Caruso
[https://twitter.com/Coach_Caruso?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/6VldHViLsR [https://t.co/6VldHViLsR]

— St. Thomas Football (@UST_Football) September 21, 2020
[https://twitter.com/UST_Football/status/1308107247432740864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Located just a few miles from U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, St. Thomas'
coaches get a good look at the best athletes every year during the Minnesota
State Football Championships.Bethel University, located in St. Paul, is touted
to move up as a contender in the MIAC with the removal of crosstown rival St.
Thomas. Royals' coach Steve Johnson has won 5 conference titles since 1989, with
a 68.8% win percentage through 30 season. Tradition, talent, and consistent
coaching has helped these teams dominate the MIAC and reach the playoffs year in
and year out. 

MIAC Fun Fact: Saint John’s produced the first Division III football player to
be drafted since 2015. Johnnies offensive linemen, Ben Bartch, was drafted by
the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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2. OAC (Ohio Athletic Conference)
The OAC is a conference made up of 10 schools located in Ohio. All members of
the school only get outside of the Buckeye state when their 1 non-conference
game is or when playoffs roll around. Yes, this is the conference home to the
one and only Mount Union.

Where to begin to describe the Raiders, the University is located in Alliance,
Ohio and it is truly a football town. They hoist a 758-386-37 (65.7%) all time
record. In their history they have 30 conference titles including 26 of the last
27 straight OAC titles. With 13 national championships and a 101-18 record in
the playoffs, Mount Union is a blue chip program that has produced 123
All-Americans and NFL players such as Cecil Shorts, Pierre Garcon, and Jim
Ballard. It will be interesting to see how first year coach, Geoff Dart will
continue the legacy.

The John Carroll Blue Streaks located in University Heights, Ohio comes in at #2
on our list for teams in the OAC. John Carroll is the last team to win the OAC
other than Mount Union, in 2016 the Blue Streaks claimed the title by beating
Mount 31-28 snapping their 112-game winning streak. John Carroll has a deep rich
history with the NFL at all levels with producing players, coaches, and GM’s.
The list includes Don Shula, London Fletcher, Josh McDaniels, and Tom Telesco.

Wrapping up our top 3 in the OAC is the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets out of
Berea, Ohio. They have the most wins within the OAC at 546. They also have 1
national championship back in 1978 when Lee Tressel was the head coach. Notable
alumni include Jim Tressel, Norb Hecker, and Bud Collins.

OAC Fun Fact: The OAC is the third oldest conference in America and none of the
original members of the conference are still in it. Believe it or not Ohio State
was one of the original 6 schools.

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1. WIAC (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference)
Earning the #1 ranking for best conference is the WIAC, a conference with 8
members all in Wisconsin as the name of the conference gives that away. This
conference has the best football facilities across all of Division III and is
consistently a conference that produces two and sometimes three playoff teams.

The best team in the best conference is UW-Whitewater located in Whitewater,
Wisconsin. With 36 conference titles, they easily are the top dawg in the WIAC.
Only appearing in 15 playoffs, the Warhawks have still won 6 national titles,
with a 51-9 record in the playoffs. Since 2005, the Warhawks have only missed
the playoffs twice. Former players that made it to the NFL include Matt Turk,
Derek Stanley, and Jake Kumerow.

> Presenting the 2019 Warhawks.

🎥: @u_brought_it_on [https://twitter.com/u_brought_it_on?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
#d3fb [https://twitter.com/hashtag/d3fb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] | 
#PoweredByTradition
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/PoweredByTradition?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/Edq5tDjJgU [https://t.co/Edq5tDjJgU]

— Warhawk Football (@WarhawkFootball) February 10, 2020
[https://twitter.com/WarhawkFootball/status/1226878840020127745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
In-state rivals may make the WIAC feel like high-school football, but between
the whistles, this is as competitive a league as you can find in the sport.The
only consistent threat to UW-Whitewater for the conference title has been
UW-Oshkosh. Since 2012, the Titans have won 4 WIAC Championships and made it to
at least the NCAA DIII quarterfinals each season. In 2016, they lost the Stagg
Bowl in heartbreaking fashion to Mary Hardin-Baylor. Notable alumni include
Gerald Chatman who is now an assistant defensive coach for the Cincinnati
Bengals.

In their most recent Stagg Bowl appearance, Oshkosh lost to University of Mary
Hardin-Baylor on the last drive of the game. The 2016 title, though, was vacated
by the NCAA in 2019.The last WIAC team worth mentioning is UW - La Crosse, on
the eastern border of the state. In the school's history, they have 5 national
titles and 33 conference championships - but, none have come since 2002. Notable
alumni include Brian Gutekunst, the GM of the Green Bay Packers.

WIAC Fun Fact: The WIAC is the most successful Division III conference in
history having NCAA Championships in 15 different sports having a grand total of
92 Championships.

Ranking the Top 5 Division III Football Conferences

Ed O'Brien

Stars matter. There. I’ve admitted it for the hundredth time.
I’ve worked for three major recruiting websites: Scout (R.I.P.), Rivals
(previously), and 247Sports (currently). When it comes to recruiting, stars
carry a lot of weight. 
There’s a ton of recruiting websites that give out their version of stars, but
don’t be fooled. The three major recruiting websites that give out rankings and
stars to football players are ESPN, Rivals, and 247Sports. Those are the Big 3
and they have the most juice when it comes to stars and rankings.

> @GMTMSports [https://twitter.com/GMTMSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] and 
@AllStatePrepsFB [https://twitter.com/AllStatePrepsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] have
teamed up to bring you the All State Preps Evaluation page. Not only will I
evaluate you, but you’ll also be seen by current college coaches on the GMTM
platform. 

Get evaluated here 👉🏾 https://t.co/ltTtXTAxp9

2021 2022 2023 2024 pic.twitter.com/byTy07jeI9 [https://t.co/byTy07jeI9]

— EdOBrien247 (@EdOBrienCFB) October 9, 2020
[https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB/status/1314647934877741057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Ed O'Brien invites you to upload your videos to his All State Preps Evaluation
Page.The questions I hear almost every day as a college football recruiting
analyst: "Hey coach, how do I earn stars on Rivals?" and "How do I get a higher
ranking on 247?" They are excellent questions without simple answers. 
I’ve never given the final star rating for an athlete. But, I have given plenty
of recommendations through the years that affected the final ranking of a
player.
Here are a few things I can tell you about “stars” without giving away too many
“trade secrets”.

There aren't enough scouts to rank everybody.
I can guarantee you that there are hundreds of Division I-caliber athletes that
were not given a star ranking. I can also guarantee you a lot of them carry a
grudge and feel disrespected by the fact they didn’t get stars. 
Here’s the secret, though. There aren’t enough people to rank every single
athlete in a class, so even a few great players can get missed. Without enough
scouts to with the knowledge to evaluate every player accurately, there is a
chance that a handful of good prospects will not have the a rating that reflects
their abilities.

Offers will help your cause.
The truth is players with some type of Division I offer are more likely to get
ranked than players with no offers. Is it fair? No. But, it is what it is.
Once a big school puts you on their radar, scouts and recruiting analysts start
watching. And with more eyes on you, the more likely it is that your ranking
will rise.
Yes, there are some players that are ranked without any offers. But, offers from
an FCS or FBS school can land you on recruiting sites very quickly - where you
will be seen by more scouts with the ability to move the needle for you.

Nobody Pays For Stars
This is the most ridiculous myth that I come across with player ratings.
Let me make this clear: No parent. No player. No coaches. No boosters are paying
for stars. In my experience with 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN, I've never heard
of it.

Regional and National Analysts Are Giving Out The Stars
The people that give out the stars and make decisions on rankings are usually
the regional and national recruiting analysts. I can’t give out the exact
details. But, I do know that it’s usually not just one person who makes the
final call on stars or rankings. 
So, what does that mean? It means that you would need to be seen by a regional
or national recruiting analyst to have the best chance of receiving any stars or
getting a bump in your star rating.

Ed O'Brien attends dozens of camps each offseason evaluating players and
recommending they earn another star. His own camp, All State Preps, is one of
the most competitive exposure camps in the country.Go To Events Where CFB
Recruiting Analysts Are
There are a lot of event and "Exposure Camps" that slap on Rivals, ESPN, and
247Sports logos on their events. While they may have writers and analysts from
those sites at the event, it’s no guarantee that they are there to evaluate
everyone. 	Do your research before you attend a camp. The major events such as
Rivals Camps, Underclassmen Camps, Pylon 7v7, and others attract national and
regional recruiting analysts. Those events help analysts evaluate dozens, if not
hundreds, of players at one location. 
There are a lot of writers that have the power to recommend you for a star
rating. But again, there is no guarantee that you’ll be ranked because an
analyst was impressed.

Final Thoughts
As I mentioned earlier, there’s no simple answer to the “how do you get stars”
question. If you believe you deserve a star rating on Rivals or 24/7, then
sitting home during the offseason is not going to help your cause. 
You have to be seen by those - the national analysts and the scouts - that are
able to help you become ranked. You have to be on the same field with the best
players in your class (at an offseason camp or during your season). You have to
be seen by a couple of big schools (offers matter). Being part of the
conversation helps your chances immensely.
I said that stars matter - and right now, they definitely do. It’s  certainly
better to have some, rather than none. These rankings can make a huge difference
and will help an athlete stand out in the recruiting world. 
But remember, the star ranking is just a number and an opinion. It is never too
late to create your own story if someone isn't there to write it for you.

CFB Scout on How Football Recruits Can Earn Stars

Logan Furey

Quarterbacking the 10-0, Regional Champion Norcross Blue Devils, Mason Kaplan is
a pro-style QB out of Georgia with arm talent to spare. 

In August, GMTM’s Joey Grant and former USC quarterback Max Browne took a look
at his Elite 11 Virtual Pro Day. Let’s take a look at some of their takeaways:

Mason’s arm strength immediately “jumped out” to Max, as he demonstrated the
ability to make a wide variety of throws and wasn’t afraid to let it rip. He was
working off the Elite 11 Script, so he was able to showcase his ability to make
throws all over the field. 

Mason’s footwork was clean, as he executed 3-step and 5-step drops well, along
with several RPO looks. He threw with great anticipation, especially on this out
route, where he hit the top of his drop and fired a strike to his receiver
before he was out of his break.

> .@kaplan_mason [https://twitter.com/kaplan_mason?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] ➡️ 
@lawson_luckie [https://twitter.com/lawson_luckie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] for the
TD 🔥@Norcross_FB [https://twitter.com/Norcross_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] | 
#GPBSports [https://twitter.com/hashtag/GPBSports?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/X2CTToWVNj [https://t.co/X2CTToWVNj]

— GPB Sports (@GPBsports) November 21, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GPBsports/status/1329949450354237444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
He clearly looked comfortable running RPO’s as he was able to hold the run fake
prior to hitting his receiver on a post route. However, Max did identify an area
of improvement on his play-fake in a traditional play-action rep, as he had the
ball too high, at about eye-level, when executing the fake. This will serve as a
tell for defenders and will tip off the play-action unless the QB is able to
sell the handoff. This is a coachable moment and one that Mason can easily fix,
so should not be too much of a concern for interested recruiters.

Mason’s tape further shows a QB who can make every throw you’d want from the
quarterback position, both from inside the pocket as well as on the move. He
shows an ability to throw receivers open as well as making plays off-script.
Mason flashes strong pocket awareness, and possesses the mobility needed to make
defense pay if left unchecked. He keeps his eyes upfield even when on the run,
and still maintains proper footwork to remain accurate on the run.

> Shout out to my #1 fan‼️‼️ @CoachTMaloof
[https://twitter.com/CoachTMaloof?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @Norcross_FB
[https://twitter.com/Norcross_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] pic.twitter.com/Em5KyuQope
[https://t.co/Em5KyuQope]

— Mason Kaplan (@kaplan_mason) November 21, 2020
[https://twitter.com/kaplan_mason/status/1330213083751604225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Mason boasts a 4.26 GPA as well as a National Honor Society membership. He
clearly works hard in the classroom and those work habits carry over to his
preparation on the field. His film showcases a heady player, with the ability to
understand what defenses are trying to do and exploit any weaknesses that he can
find.

Major Takeaways:

 * Mason possesses big time arm talent and an ability to throw receivers open
   with anticipation
 * His study habits (4.26 GPA) and work ethic translate to the football field as
   his preparation is evident
 * Clean, smooth footwork allows him to throw with accuracy both within the
   pocket and on the move

After leading his team to a 10-0 record and Regional Championship, Mason Kaplan
has established himself as a talented quarterback and leader. He possesses both
the physical tools and the mental makeup necessary to be successful at the next
level, and will elevate the play of those around him.

Check out more player evaluations from Max and Joey on YouTube.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcmEEzLLC1VVACG8k9Sxa9w]

Mason Kaplan is a strong-armed 2021 QB prospect

Andre McKinney, Jr., from Rancho Verde, is a highlight waiting to happen. He is
a threat to score anytime he touches the ball thanks to his elite speed. 

In August, GMTM’s Joey Grant and former USC quarterback Max Browne evaluated his
tape live on Twitch. Here were some of their thoughts:

Andre’s speed is apparent. He was laser-timed at a 4.47 40 this year, and that
shows up on tape. Joey and Max both commented on his burst on the first play
[https://youtu.be/r9Q59jYTAME?t=75], as he immediately shows off his run after
the catch ability while taking a simple curl route to the house. 

> 4.47 Verified Laser time last night!!! Fastest Man of the Day! Thank you 
@BestCoastCamps [https://twitter.com/BestCoastCamps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
#CoachDavidHill
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoachDavidHill?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
#CoachJaleelKindell
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoachJaleelKindell?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
for the opportunity! @PGregorian
[https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @GregBiggins
[https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @RTaylorFBscout
[https://twitter.com/RTaylorFBscout?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @rivalsmike
[https://twitter.com/rivalsmike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @battleprepwest
[https://twitter.com/battleprepwest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @Undertheradar
[https://twitter.com/UnderTheRadar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @FootballRecruit
[https://twitter.com/FootballRecruit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @CalHiSports
[https://twitter.com/CalHiSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @coachkeith_1k
[https://twitter.com/coachkeith_1k?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/5E5h6tNr2s [https://t.co/5E5h6tNr2s]

— André McKinney Jr (@no_2s_better) July 26, 2020
[https://twitter.com/no_2s_better/status/1287472045039603712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
He is a true home-run threat who can score from all over the field. His coaches
clearly recognized that ability, as they constantly schemed different ways to
get the ball in his hands. He is a guy who can do a lot of damage on end-arounds
and drag routes that are designed to get the ball in his hands quick.

Once the ball is in his hands, he is a lightning rod. He frequently makes sudden
cuts to make defenders miss, his acceleration kicks in to allow him to pull away
from the next level of the defense. 

> Lil warmup before practice #Hands2
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hands2?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/xWJqj2Lqx4 [https://t.co/xWJqj2Lqx4]

— André McKinney Jr (@no_2s_better) October 8, 2020
[https://twitter.com/no_2s_better/status/1313997342278778880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
He has the type of speed that can make defensive backs pay if they are not
taking correct angles. On top of his excellent speed, he clearly shows elite
vision with the ball in his hands. Once he get the ball, his return man
abilities flash in a big way.

Despite his electric playmaking abilities, McKinney is not afraid to do the
dirty work as well. His tape shows multiple examples of him blocking in the run
game. He engages through the whistle and clearly takes pride in blocking. This
allows him to stay on the field and be an asset no matter the playcall. 

> Yessir🤝🤝!!....meet the newest 3⭐ c/o 2021 WR on @247Sports
[https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] ! Thank you to @ttherzog
[https://twitter.com/ttherzog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @BrandonHuffman
[https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @GregBiggins
[https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] for the update! 83 grade
aint bad for a debut! Better than a rookie madden rating 🤣🤣 
pic.twitter.com/11jWP48BTp [https://t.co/11jWP48BTp]

— André McKinney Jr (@no_2s_better) August 19, 2020
[https://twitter.com/no_2s_better/status/1296171606528544769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
McKinney is a stud in the classroom as well, as he has a 4.15 GPA
[https://twitter.com/no_2s_better?lang=en] and stellar SAT scores. Currently, he
has 4 offers for football and one additional offer to run track, with more
certainly to come.

Major Takeaways:

 * Andre McKinney is elite after the catch with the ball in his hands, can score
   from anywhere on the field
 * Top-level speed (4.47 40) with college track offers
 * He is a sudden route runner who also takes pride in dominating DB’s in the
   run game

https://gmtm.com/athletes/199153/andre-mckinney jr./stats
[https://gmtm.com/athletes/199153/andre-mckinney%20jr./stats]

Andre McKinney can best be summed up in one word: weapon. He shows top level
speed and shiftiness, with some similarities to a Tyreek Hill type of player.
Always a threat to take it to the house, he can be an immediate, dynamic weapon
for any program.

Check out more player evaluations from Max and Joey on YouTube.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcmEEzLLC1VVACG8k9Sxa9w]

Andre McKinney, Jr. is an electric weapon in the 2021 class

Hailing from Ohio, Charles “Chucky” Lewis is a dynamic, ball-hawking safety with
speed for days. He pairs the ability to act as the last line of defense with a
vicious, downhill style that effectively fills the gaps against the run. 

Back in July, GMTM’s Joey Grant and former USC quarterback Max Browne evaluated
his tape live on Twitch. Here’s what they thought:

The speed of this Northmont High School athlete jumped off the screen, as the
early portion of his tape [https://t.co/ySkJhvBD0Y?amp=1] showed multiple
examples of him utilizing that recovery speed and range to force turnovers and
pass breakups. Joey quickly tabbed him a “pick machine
[https://youtu.be/KXPTtVijAms?t=94]” while Max lauded his ability to “hawk back
in centerfield. [https://youtu.be/KXPTtVijAms?t=116]” This came as no surprise,
seeing as how he’s a State Finalist in Track (22.9 200m) and was laser-timed at
a 4.5 40 [https://twitter.com/ChuckyLewis/status/1291511510267813888?s=20] 
earlier this year.

Once Lewis has the ball in his hands, his playmaking (2 KR TD’s this year) takes
over as he is always a threat to take a pick to the house and quickly flip a
game on its head. His versatility was also put on full-display throughout the
rest of the tape as he demonstrated his ability to fill gaps and make tackles in
the run game.

> Bye Bye🏠☎️.... 119 Yards Returning /1TD /5 Tackles pic.twitter.com/4goishvA3s
[https://t.co/4goishvA3s]

— Chucky Lewis (@ChuckyLewis) September 26, 2020
[https://twitter.com/ChuckyLewis/status/1309924267254001668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
One play [https://youtu.be/KXPTtVijAms?t=137] in particular fired up Joey, as
Chucky wrapped up the ball carrier and executed a perfect form tackle on the
sideline. Additionally, his football IQ stood out on multiple occasions. On 
another play [https://youtu.be/KXPTtVijAms?t=164], Lewis undercut a block to
break through and wrap up the ball carrier in the backfield for a big loss. Max
applauded his awareness in that situation, as he recognized what the offense was
trying to do and reacted to make a big play for his team. 

Later in the tape
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXPTtVijAms&feature=youtu.be&t=164], Max
recognized that Chucky’s coaches ask him to run a variety of different coverages
and defensive concepts, which further demonstrates his ability to understand a
multitude of concepts and still perform at a high-level.

> 4.50 40yd dash (Laser Timed)💨💨 pic.twitter.com/Mm5cUNBtNy
[https://t.co/Mm5cUNBtNy]

— Chucky Lewis (@ChuckyLewis) August 6, 2020
[https://twitter.com/ChuckyLewis/status/1291511510267813888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

There were a couple instances where Chucky’s aggressiveness led to bad angles in
the run game, but his speed was able to mask those deficiencies. His
aggressiveness is a plus, as any coach would prefer an aggressive force in the
run game over one that is more tentative. This is something that is certainly
coachable and, if he is able to clean that up, he will further ascend to an
elite safety prospect and big-time contributor early in his collegiate career.
Chucky currently has 4 offers, and likely will continue to receive more as
programs continue get a look at his tape.

Major Takeaways:

 * Athletic DB with legit track speed (4.5 40, 22.9 200m) and the ability to
   play both CB and S at a high level
 * Willing tackler against the run, not afraid to get his nose dirty and plug a
   hole
 * Cerebral player who demonstrated the ability to perform at a high-level in
   multiple schemes and coverages

> Charles Lewis III Week 1 vs. Springboro. 10 tackles, 3 PBU
https://t.co/MPn5quv70D #hudl
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/hudl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

— Chris Stanley (@coach_stanley9) August 30, 2020
[https://twitter.com/coach_stanley9/status/1299904162906374145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
In short, Charles “Chucky” Lewis is a skilled and athletic defensive back with
the flexibility to play multiple positions on the backend of a defense at a
high-level. He elevates the play of those around him, as demonstrated by his
team’s 8-0 record, and would be a tremendous asset for any program.

Check out more player evaluations from Max and Joey on YouTube.
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcmEEzLLC1VVACG8k9Sxa9w]

Charles Lewis III is a dangerous force in the 2021 class

The Washington Football Team QB will join QB Summit founder and former NFL
quarterback Jordan Palmer on a live stream during tonight's Thursday Night
Football game between Seattle and Arizona. Click here to subscribe on Twitch
[https://www.twitch.tv/gmtmsports] and be alerted when they go live!

The two will appear on Palmer's weekly live show on Twitch, talking about
developing as a quarterback and discussing what it takes to make it in today's
NFL [https://gmtm.com/articles/jordan-palmer-quarterback-evolution-2020]. Along
the way, they'll provide live analysis of the battle between Russell Wilson and
Kyler Murray as they face off in Seattle tonight. 



Allen, who was signed as a free agent by the Carolina Panthers in 2018, has
played 4 games for the Washington Football Team this season. In those games, he
had a 69% completion percentage on 87 attempts, but now serves as backup to
veteran Alex Smith. 

Allen played his college ball at Texas A&M and Houston, transferring after his
sophomore season to start for the Cougars in 2016. He declared for the NFL draft
after his Junior year and that's when he met Palmer, an accomplished NFL backup
in his own right, while preparing to enter the draft.


Palmer is the founder of QB Summit, a quarterback incubator that helped NFL
draft picks Joe Burrow, Pat Mahomes, and Sam Darnold hone their skills for the
next level. Palmer is one of the top quarterback coaches in the nation and his
ability to make the game feel like an extension of life is a treat for any
listener.

You can join their conversation and watch live by subscribing to @gmtmsports on
Twitch. [https://www.twitch.tv/gmtmsports]

Kyle Allen, Jordan Palmer Are Watching TNF Live On Twitch

While every other team is overwhelmed with football this season, the University
of Oregon is simultaneously playing a game of RISK. Like an annexation of
Eastern Europe to finally fill the right half of the board with little red
canons and cavalry, the Ducks firmly cemented a stronghold on everything west of
Catalina Island with just a few tweets.

Yes, Oregon just took the Pacific. It's official.

On Wednesday, @goducks dropped a tweet hinting at their 3,206th alternate
uniform of the Nike era - a collaboration with Hawaii artist Zig Sane. The new
uniforms, named "Ohana", will be worn against UCLA this weekend and will honor
the culture of the Polynesian islands.

But it wasn't a look at the new unis that circled Earth's largest ocean in a
bright yellow O... it was this video....

> Our journey has just begun. Let us move together as one. @SigZaneDesigns
[https://twitter.com/sigzanedesigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] x @OregonFootball
[https://twitter.com/oregonfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] | #GoDucks
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/kxZSGBw2Ao [https://t.co/kxZSGBw2Ao]

— GoDucks (@GoDucks) November 18, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GoDucks/status/1329200792801185792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
In a minute and 37 seconds, a quiet artist sitting in his studio a few steps
from the water gave a Knute Rockne-like speech very obviously aimed at football
recruits and their parents.

Here is his speech in case you were distracted by the sights and sounds of Hilo,
HI:

> "Let us stand together. Our journey has just begun. Our paths have crossed at
this moment in time, with the future ahead. Along with our team, our ancestors
and each of our own cultural heritages, let us move together as one and conquer
the world.

Polynesia is made up of islands stretched across the Pacific Ocean. Language,
practices, and tradition are very similar. The raising of a child by the village
is really the extended family. We are all responsible for the future generation.

The journey from Polynesia to Oregon draws a parallel to the seafaring
Polynesian of ancient times. The goal to find one's place, to improve the family
name, and to be the example for others is like all others.Whether from Oklahoma
or Hawaii, South Carolina or Samoa, this is the team. 

We are here because we are chosen - each of us is to deliver our part of the
responsibilities. Let us invite our ancestors to play the game with us. Let us
call the village neighbors so they, too, can join in with us. Let us stand
together. Together we shall conquer.
To sum it all up, Zig is saying: "Commit to Oregon. Fight the good fight." 

The video was moving in the realest sense. It played on the hearts of everyone
and was a summation of everything I want to hear in the turbulent test that is
2020. If we come together for a common cause, we could achieve unity... and
victory over any Pac 12 foe.

Poetic.

But, then I thought about it a little more. From 2,490 miles away as the Nene
Goose flies, this local printmaker on a beach very unlike the ones you'd find
within hours of landlocked, rainy, evergreen-infested Eugene, Oregon - is saying
that the culture of Oregon football perfectly parallels that of the Polynesian
Islands? Sounds like a stretch.

But, for some reason, it resonated. And to those kids from Oklahoma or Hawaii,
South Carolina or Samoa... Oregon is made to look like the only program that
takes pride in their players.

And the timing couldn't be better. Oregon is in a routine fight with other
Pac-12 teams (and of course BYU) to secure recruits from the Hawaiian islands.
So, what better trump card to pull than wearing these against the conference
opponent that sits closest to the Big Island...

> The journey continues. The path has been cleared for us. 

This is Ohana. @sigzanedesigns
[https://twitter.com/sigzanedesigns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] | #GoDucks
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/GaC0OREDHd [https://t.co/GaC0OREDHd]

— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) November 19, 2020
[https://twitter.com/oregonfootball/status/1329440041538441216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
In a season where TV time for a Pac-12 team is cherished like a coconut tree on
a desert island, Oregon will sport one of their best collaborations ever (not up
for debate) against UCLA at 1:30 PT this Saturday on ESPN2. 

From the microscopic patterns that look as if they are tattooed onto the fabric
to the impersonated lei wrapped around the collar, these just hit a little
differently. While these ones may have been anticipated for the Ducks somewhere
down the road, they went above and beyond with this collaboration. 

And all off the Bruins who came to Los Angeles from Polynesia as a freshman will
be lining up against a stout Ducks team, looking at these uniforms, saying to
themselves, "Maikaʻi loa."

Loose translation: "Those are sick."

> We are here because we’ve been chosen. @OregonFootball
[https://twitter.com/oregonfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]’s Ohana uniform. 
#Family [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Family?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] | 
#GoDucks [https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDucks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/QBSNWXjptz [https://t.co/QBSNWXjptz]

— GoDucks (@GoDucks) November 19, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GoDucks/status/1329468554467414022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
So props to the creative team at Oregon for creating something meaningful this
year. Props to Zig Sane for the thoughtful design and inspiration. And props to
the Ducks for continuing to challenge the rest of college football.

Now the only question I have is: Will the entire team be doing the haka before
the game?

I hope so. S'go Ducks.

Did Oregon Just Get A Commitment From Every Hawaiian Recruit?

In 2003 the Suns and the Magic did something that had never been done before.
Both teams as 8th seed beat the number one seeded Spurs and Pistons. 17 years
later it has happened again. The Blazers and coincidentally the Magic did it on
the same night against the number 1 seeded Lakers and Bucks. The Blazers win was
impressive, but the Magic did something that has only been done 4 times
throughout NBA history. During their game, the Magic destroyed the Bucks in game
1. The game was not close and throughout the entire game the Bucks made a little
run the Magic answered back almost immediately. They did this without Jonathan
Isaac, Aaron Gordon, and basically Evan Fournier for 3 and ½ quarters and still
managed to win by double digits aka 12 points.

The Magic are not the only team to beat a number 1 seed by double digits in game
1 of the playoffs. It has happened 3 other times in NBA history. The most recent
time was during the 2006–2007 season. After losing in the Finals to the Dwayne
Wade led Heat, the Mavericks came back with vengeance and picked up right where
they left off and dominated the West. They won an insane 67 games and only lost
15 games that season. The next closest team was the Suns who were 6 games behind
them. The Mavs were cruising and were favorites to take home the championship
going into the playoffs led by the MVP Dirk Nowitzki.

 Their first playoff matchup was against the Golden State Warriors more
specifically the ‘ We Believe’ Warriors. The Warriors came into the series on
fire. Winning 16 of their last 21 games just to squeak into the playoffs as the
8th seed. They were playing with a chip on their shoulder. All the players, from
Monte Ellis to Baron Davis had something to prove. Adding to this, the 2006–2007
series was the first time the Warriors made the playoffs since 1994.

Not only this, but the Warriors had Don Nelson as their coach. He previously
coached the Mavs and knew Dirk's every single move. Even a player on the roster
said this:

“He knew Dirk’s every single move pretty much, and we made him turn the ball
over a ton because of that. He’d get the ball around the free-throw line, and
the coach would say, ‘Ok, he’s about to spin,’ and he’d have us practice sending
one guy over there when he turned and we’d be able to get that steal. It wasn’t
just that play, there were a bunch like that. It helped us tremendously.”

This was a recipe for disaster for the Mavs and it showed in the first game.
During that game 1, the Warriors player showed out. Baron Davis Dropped 33
points 14 asts 8 rbs, and 3 stls on top of that. Adding to that Stephan Jackson
added 23 pts with 5 rbs. The role players in Al Harrington, Monte Ellis, and
Barnes all stepped up on the defensive end as well.

This continued throughout the entire series, but the most surprising thing was
how much the MVP Dirk Nowitski struggled. He went from being in the prestigious
50 40 90 club to shooting 38.3% from the field and only shooting 21.1% 3pt
shooting percentage in the entire series. This ended with the Warriors beating
the Mavericks in 6 games. The Warriors insane playoff run ended to the Jazz in
the very next round.

The next 8th seed upset happened in the 1999 season. More specifically, the
lockout season. The year that the Bulls officially disbanded and the East crown
was finally up for grabs. During that season the Heat took the Easts crown in
the regular season. They won 33 games and having tiebreakers over the Pacers and
Magic earned them the number 1 seed in the East. Due to the lockout, there was
not much of a difference between the number 1 seed and the 8th seed. 

The Knicks who were supposed to take over the east since there was no more
Jordan were supposed to be that team this season, but injuries to Patrick Ewing
and Latrell Sprewell caused them to miss ⅖ of a shortened season. This caused
them to be the 8th seed, even though they were only 6 games behind the heat. 

Having beaten the Heat in the Playoffs years prior the Knicks were not phased at
all and it showed during game 1 of the playoffs. The Knicks led by Allan Houston
and Latrell Sprewell’s 22 points blew out the heat in the first game of the
series. Winning the game by 20 points. 

Both teams went on to split the first 4 games. In 1999 the first round only went
to 5 games, so it all came down to the final game where the Knicks beat the Heat
78–77 under Patrick Ewings 22 points and 11 rbs. After winning the first-round
series the Knicks went on a run. They became the first and last 8th seed in NBA
history to make a finals run, but couldn’t finish the job when they ran into the
Spurs in the finals.

The third and final time this happened was just the season before. In the 1998
season, the Jazz ran through the regular season after losing to MJ and the Bulls
in the finals. They won the tough Western conference who had three different 60
win teams. They seemed poised for another final run, but it was delayed because
they came across the aging Houston Rockets. 

During the first-round matchup, the Rockets turned back time though winning game
1 by 13 points led by Clyde Drexler and Hakeem giving them a combined 38 points.
The Rockets went on to lose the series in 5 games, but an 8th seeded Rockets
still beat the Jazz who represented the West in the finals.



The Magic or Blazers did not replicate these teams shocking playoffs runs, but
the fact that both these teams took a game off of Lakers and Bucks is still very
impressive. With both the East and West getting stronger each year, it is very
likely we see another upset like this in the near future.

The Best 8th Seeds In NBA History + Orlando Magic Make History

You walk into your local gym, park, or wherever you hoop at. In one of the
corners, there is a group of people arguing about who is the greatest of all
time. Some people bring up Jordan, and other people bring up LeBron. Then there
are group of people saying that the Nba is soft and that players back then were
different. They say it was a grown man’s league and that Michael Jordan would
average 50 in today’s league. Even some analysts and former players claim this. 

Even though I believe MJ is the greatest player of all time, this statement is
completely false. To start, the defense was completely different back then. The
first thing that people will think of is hand-checking, they will say that it
made it so much harder to score, that every time they went to the paint they
felt it, but this is just revision of history. In reality, hand checking has
been abolished since the 1978-79 season.


One difference is that zones and help defense was not allowed in most cases. It
was considered an illegal defense, and teams playing would get a technical foul
if caught, which means free throws. During Jordan’s prime, these were some of
the defense rules:

Looking at these rules, we can see that one of the biggest changes is that zone
defense was not allowed. We saw how impactful the zone defense can be during
this year's playoffs. The Heat completely shut down Giannas and made their
finals run because of their defensive schemes. Adding to this, the defensive
player had to honor the offensive player. The defender could not leave their man
to play help defense on the on-ball defender. 


Imagine someone like Kyrie Irving, who is considered to have the best handles in
the league playing at this time. He would dribble up the court and tell the team
to spread out the floor around the three-point line. Then he would iso his
defender. Yes, it will be a little harder to get past the first defender because
a little bit of hand contact is still allowed, but once he gets past the first
defender, he has a wide-open lane to the paint because the big man would not be
allowed to help since the offensive team is spread across the three-point line. 

The second defensive rule that made it easier for players to score is that
players had to commit to their defensive assignment. If a player can’t shoot you
still had to guard and couldn't sag off too much or leave him alone to play help
defense. This would be a dream for Ben Simmons because teams would not be able
to take advantage of his lack of shooting. The Sixers would easily be able to
get Embiid in the post where he could have all the space in the world to operate
because Simmons defender won’t come to help. If the defender comes to play help
defense, then he has to commit to a double team or would be called for illegal
defense. Once he commits someone will be left wide open for a shot. With this
being said, would Jordan really average 50 in today's Nba?


I personally think he wouldn’t come close. Obviously, if he played today he
would have a better three point shot and everything that comes with the Nba
today. He would still have his insane work ethic and drive to win at all costs,
but even with this, he would not average 50. During Jordan’s highest-scoring
season in the 1986-87 season, where he averaged an insane 37.1 ppg, the pace of
the league was 100.8. Right now, the pace of the Nba is 100.2, which is lower
than Michael Jordan's highest-scoring season, which means he will get fewer
shots up if anything. 

Also, in the last dance documentary, we saw that Jordan would do anything to win
even if this meant scoring less to get his teammates involved, which is exactly
how he won all 6 championships. Unlike James Harden, who is currently leading
the league in scoring by averaging 34.6 ppg Jordan prioritizes defense which
will make it harder for him to score on the other end because of all the energy
he is using. With all this being said, I believe Jordan would average anywhere
from 30-37 ppg in today's Nba. He would still be one the best scorers, but he
would not be averaging something outrageous like 50 ppg.

Why Michael Jordan Would Not Average 50 In Today's NBA

In the wake of nationwide postponements, recruiting and player evaluation have
gone virtual. And elite camps like Elite 11 and The Opening have pivoted to
video uploads instead of in-person camps.

“With 17 states not having a high school football season in the fall,” explains
Elite 11 president, Brian Stumpf, “(GMTM) becomes really the only way for those
prospects to put additional film in front of college staffs before National
Signing Day.”

Stumpf has quietly become one of the most influential people in football through
his camps, offering many the first glimpse of future Heisman finalists. He
explains that every college staff is looking for the best alternatives to camps
and visits since recruiting restrictions are still in place by the NCAA.

As a result, Stumpf decided to move his camps - and their thousands of athletes
- online when GMTM approached them about a Digital Combine.
[https://gmtm.com/virtuals/3/elite-11-s-digital-combine]

GMTM, the recruiting platform that launched The GMTM Virtual
[https://footballscoop.com/the-scoop-2/the-scoop-friday-april-10-2020/] last
April, has slowly been building out digital events for players to upload
workouts and be seen exclusively by college coaches and camp directors. GMTM
offers players the ability to upload videos from dozens of drills for coaches to
see more than just game film.

Elite 11 and Dick’s Sporting Goods became their newest partners in late July,
launching two digital combines where quarterbacks and position players can
submit an entire Pro-Day workout.

“Our combine on GMTM is providing an opportunity for the recruits to get in
front of more staffs,” adds Stumpf, “in terms of the drills and movements they
would typically want to see from prospects in-person.” Stumpf says that this
type of digital combine could change how players are evaluated, allowing
position coaches to ask prospects to perform specific things and see hundreds of
videos without leaving their office.

As we have heard from fans late this offseason, nothing can replace seeing live
football played in front of you. But, as the world becomes more connected,
Stumpf believes a digital platform like GMTM will be an integral part of the
evaluation process and provide a guide to prospects of what the college coaches
want to see.

Elite 11, Dick’s Offer Digital Combine and “Pro Day” On GMTM.com

Every single year wide receivers amaze us with some insane moves and catches.
They are arguably some of the most athletic players on the field with their
length and speed. 

Now that the class of 2020 is old news, let's look at some of the best class of
2021 WR prospects and 5 of their best plays.



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Jayden Thomas [https://gmtm.com/athletes/405/Jayden-Thomas/gallery/11598] | Pace
Academy, Atlanta, GA 

At number 5, we got Jayden Thomas. He is a 4-star recruit out of Atlanta,
Georgia who is committed to Notre Dame. He got offers from other big-time
schools such as Alabama and the University of Florida due to his insane play. 

In the play we are going to show you he had two defenders on him. He somehow
beat the first one with his 4.63 40 time and all that was left was the safety.
That wasn’t enough and Jayden used his 6’1 athletic frame to high point the ball
and come down with the catch for 30 yards.


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Shadrach Banks [https://gmtm.com/athletes/374/shadrach-banks/stats] | North
Shore, Houston, TX

Up next we got Shadrach Banks out of Texas. He looked like Shady Mccoy in the
play that got him onto the list. 

> State Champion 🏆 

Welcome Texas A&M commit Shadrach Banks (@ShadrachBanks
[https://twitter.com/ShadrachBanks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]) to the 2021
All-American Bowl #AAB21
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/AAB21?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 🇺🇸#GigEm
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/GigEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 👍
#AllAmericanBowl
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllAmericanBowl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 🏈 
@GEICO [https://twitter.com/GEICO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] #TexasSpeed
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/TexasSpeed?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 💨 
https://t.co/NzWv4p17or pic.twitter.com/zGGGtLUwHF [https://t.co/zGGGtLUwHF]

— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) November 5, 2020
[https://twitter.com/AABonNBC/status/1324182339451236353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
He ran a quick 5 yard out route that saw him get wide open with room to work. He
turned upfield and hurdled a defender. He didn’t stop there and followed that up
with a juke move that sent the defender flying out of bounds. He ran for a
couple more yards before he was pushed out of bounds at the two-yard line. Plays
like this got him many offers to many of the top schools in the nation, but
unfortunately for them, he is already committed to Texas A&M as a four-star
recruit. Excited to see what he does next!

Deion Smith [https://gmtm.com/athletes/275/deion-smith/offers] | Provine,
Jackson, MS

Somehow following Shadrach up is the lanky Deion Smith. He is a 6’2 4-star
prospect who is going to make his future LSU QB and coaches happy. Especially if
he keeps making plays like the one that got him number 3 on our list.

> https://t.co/I4itJBU0R1

— 1 (@Deion6_) January 6, 2020
[https://twitter.com/Deion6_/status/1214294581417857024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
In this play, he ran a simple go route and the QB threw a 50-50 ball. We might
have to switch those percentages for Deion though because he rose and Mossed the
defender. He somehow stayed on his feet and almost ran in for a touchdown before
he was caught from behind. Whoever is his next Qb is going to have a lot of room
for error if he keeps this up at the next level.


Brady Boyd [https://gmtm.com/athletes/3542/Brady-Boyd/gallery/123902]| Southlake
HS, South Lake, Texas

At number 2, we have this crazy 1 handed snag by Brady Boyd. The QB was getting
pressured and was almost snagged before he threw one up to Brady. 

Although it was a little overthrown it did not matter. Brady rose up and
extended his body for a running one-handed catch and even picked up a couple of
extra yards before he ran out of bounds. He is another prospect that is already
committed. He will be taking his talents from Texas to Minnesota next year as a
three-star prospect.


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Kobe Paysour [https://gmtm.com/athletes/1991/kobe-paysour/stats] | Kings
Mountain, Kings Mountain, NC

The next play rose above the rest. It was in a packed stadium, but Kobe Paysour
rose to the occasion. He lived up to his name by showing some toe-drag-swag! 

> This One For You. I’m Committed Momma ❤️📝‼️@CoachGalloway7
[https://twitter.com/CoachGalloway7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @CoachMackBrown
[https://twitter.com/CoachMackBrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @UNCCoachG
[https://twitter.com/UNCCoachG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @DonCallahanIC
[https://twitter.com/DonCallahanIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @NCPreps
[https://twitter.com/NCPreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @SWiltfong247
[https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @RivalsFriedman
[https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @HamiltonESPN
[https://twitter.com/HamiltonESPN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @JMBrooks17
[https://twitter.com/JMBrooks17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @TarHeelFootball
[https://twitter.com/TarHeelFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/yD48cBHYWi [https://t.co/yD48cBHYWi]

— K̷P̷1̷2̷ 👑 (@KobePaysour11) March 7, 2020
[https://twitter.com/KobePaysour11/status/1236388958340292609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
Kobe was running a fade route, but the cornerback was all over him. The Qb threw
it to a spot where only Kobe could catch it. He lived up to his name by running
back towards the ball making an insane sideline catch.  There was no room for
error, but he somehow managed to keep both feet inbounds. Kobe is a 3-star
prospect who is already committed to North Carolina cause of plays like this
which got him number 1 on this weeks list


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> This Week's Top Wide Receivers on https://t.co/5mIcItqpeE 💪👀

#5) @NDFootball [https://twitter.com/NDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]'s @jgpt333
[https://twitter.com/jgpt333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

#4) Texas native @ShadrachBanks
[https://twitter.com/ShadrachBanks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

#3) @LSUfootball [https://twitter.com/LSUfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]'s 
@Deion6_ [https://twitter.com/Deion6_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

#2) @QuinnEwers [https://twitter.com/QuinnEwers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] teammate 
@bradyboyd_ [https://twitter.com/bradyboyd_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

#1) @TarHeelFootball [https://twitter.com/TarHeelFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]'s 
@KobePaysour11 [https://twitter.com/KobePaysour11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

Watch their grabs HERE 🔥 https://t.co/YjhsKJ0fPx

— GMTM (@GMTMSports) November 4, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GMTMSports/status/1324092367352332293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
If you want to be featured in that one make sure to post your game film on the
GMTM website or send it to us on any socials. We will continue to make content
like this so send us some of your highlights too!

These Class of 2021 Wide Receiver Prospects Are Insane

The 76ers were swept by the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Joel
Embid is saying he needs to carry them, yet the Sixers still end up losing, or
worse yet, get blown out. 
The supporting cast struggled all series and in Game 3, not one starter shot
over 35% from the field. This terrible playoff performance has Brett Brown on
the job market, but is that enough? 


In 2019, the team was built to almost perfection. They had JJ Reddick, one of
the best shooters of all time set up at shooting guard. Jimmy Butler, who was an
All-NBA closer and a lockdown defender. Tobias Harris, who is an above-average
three-point shooter and great third scoring option. 

That lineup was literally one shot away from going to the Eastern Conference
Finals and who knows what could have happened against the Bucks. With a few more
stumbles from Toronto, they could have realistically been the been the 2019 NBA
Champions.

With a starting lineup full of stars, all they needed was to add depth to their
bench. Maybe add some Three-and-D role players to the lineup and a few big
performances could have made them contenders this year. From the outside looking
in, you could put the Sixers up there with the Celtics, Bucks, and Raptors. But
instead, Embiid and the game are packing up their size 17s and leaving Orlando's
NBA Bubble after an embarrassing four playoff losses.

Yes, this could be because of injuries, especially to Ben Simmons. But one
up-and-down superstar battling injuries is no excuse for a team with these
expectations to get swept. The underlying problem of this franchise is poor
decision making from management. They didn’t re-sign Reddick and Jimmy Butler,
because they decided to hand out a 4 year 109 million dollar contract to a 33
now 34-year-old Al Horford. I’ll give the sixers this, no one thought he would
regress this much in less than a year, but he was not a good fit with this team
either way.

Yes, he was known as the Embiid stopper, but that does not mean you have to hand
him a 100+ million dollar contract that is almost immovable combined with his
age and play at the moment. They will have to give up future assets to get rid
of the contract. Adding to this, they gave Tobias Harris an insane 5 year 180
million dollar max contract. Although he is an above-average player and a
borderline all-star at times he should not have been given a superstar contract.
Both of these contracts will deplete their cap space for years to come. Not to
mention, both Joel Embid, and Ben Simmons are no longer on rookie contracts.
They were in a position to compete for a championship, but now everyone is
asking two questions? Is the process over? Is it time to split up Simmons and
Embid?

They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Joel Embid is a great rim
defender, great back to the basket player, and has decent shooting for his size.
He is up there with Jokic as the best center in the league, but the problem with
him is that he is never in shape, Constantly has a nagging injury, and at times
thinks he is the second coming of Steph Curry. Ben Simmons on the other hand is
one of the best passers in the league, he is great in transition, and like
Embiid is a defensive player of the year candidate. Unfortunately, he has also
had injury problems so far into his career and thinks the Nba is still in the
80s where players can be difference makers without at least the willingness to
shoot the ball from the three-point line. So, what should the Sixers do moving
forward?

Personally, I would give them at least 1 more year to prove themself. This is
because Ben Simmons got hurt during the Nba restart, and maybe with him, the
Celtics series could have ended differently with him running the offense and his
all defensive 1st team defense. They might have even been able to win the series
with him on the team. Not to mention, the 76ers general manager Elton Brand
seems to have no intention of trading the two-star players.

Even though the Sixers want to keep both players, major changes must be made. It
all starts with getting rid of Al Horford. Although he has been a great player
in the league throughout his career, he is not a great fit for the team.
Unfortunately, it will be really hard to get rid of him due to his age and
contract. One of the most realistic trades is swapping Al Horford and a
first-round pick for Kevin Love. Both players’ contracts would match, and Kevin
Love’s three-point shooting would help the 76ers get some much-needed floor
spacing, but this is not an ideal trade option for the sixers. They would
definitely improve, but Kevin Love’s lack of ball-handling could be costly to a
young Sixers team. Also, with Kevin Love and Embiid, the Sixers would have to
play at a slower pace which is not Ben Simmons strong suit.

If I am the sixers, I would try to deal with the Kings. I would try to get one
of Buddy Hield or Harrison Barnes. Realistically it would be Harrison Barnes.
They would probably have to give some future picks for this trade to work, but
it will be worth it if they want to compete. Although Barnes’ contract is
massive as well, it would give them some cap flexibility. If they complete this
trade their lineup would be Ben Simmons at point guard, Shake Milton at shooting
guard, Harrison Barnes at Small Forward, Tobias Harris at Power Forward, and
Joel Embid at the center. This would be a solid starting lineup, but they would
have to straighten out their bench.

Though they don't have much money to work with, they still need to do something.
Five of their bench pieces are free agents this offseason. Of those five, I
think they have to keep is Korkmaz. He has developed into a solid shooter and is
a perfect fit for this team. I would keep Kyle O'Quinn for his locker room
presence and let the rest walk because they are going to ask for too much money.
In free agency, I would try to go for shooters. One name that comes to mind is
Joe Harris, but he is likely to get overpaid by some other team, and the Sixers
cannot compete with their cap space. 

This is why I would go for players such as E’twaun Moore, Meyers Leonard, Dj
Augustin, and Langston Galloway. I would even try to get Bertans and Austin
Rivers even if it is unlikely. If the Sixers can get a combination of any of
these players during the offseason, they could be a deadly team going into the
next season.

Have The 76ers Reached Their Ceiling?

Crafting Linemen Live, a weekly show hosted by coach Torrian Wilson, is the
first live stream of it's kind dedicated to teaching about the Offensive Line
position with the help of future college stars and current NFL linemen.

Every Wednesday at 8 p.m., Torrian Wilson props up his computer in his Miami
home, sends a virtual meeting link to his accomplished guest, then begins
broadcast his knowledge about pass blocking to the world.

Torrian's show is broadcasted on Twitch, a live-streaming site known for its
immense online community. But, while Twitch is considered by many as a platform
built for games, very few of those consist of a tackle box or even a field.

"Twitch has a huge number of people streaming video games, but we are really
focused on using it as a place to teach and connect coaches and athletes," said
Joey Grant, the founder of GMTM, who host Crafting Linemen Live from their
Twitch handle, @gmtmsports. "Torrian is a great example of the kind of coach
that can tell a story," continues Grant, "and he really is able to share the dos
and don'ts that athletes can only learn from more experienced guys."

Wilson is able to share a valuable perspective on the game thanks to a
successful career of his own. As one of the top 2011 OL recruits in Florida,
Wilson received dozens of Division I offers before committing to UCF - where he
would line up just a few yards from his center, Joey Grant. Wilson would go on
to win a Fiesta Bowl in 2013 and then bounce around a few NFL practice squads,
where he fostered relationships with some of his future Twitch guests.



Those guests have included current Kansas City Chiefs OL Danny Isidora and
former UCF teammate and a current Atlanta Falcons G Justin McCray. In these
hour-long conversations, Torrian and his guests share their extended knowledge
on technique and navigating different leagues, while telling behind-the-scenes
stories about the NFL and college football.

Last week, Isidora explained to the Twitch viewers what it's like to block for
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Watch it here!


Along with his guests from the NFL, Torrian also interviews top prospects in his
home state of Florida. One particular guest, Lawrence "Big Baby" Seymour, a
5-Star OL from Miami, went live with Torrian and chatted about his decision to
attend the University of Miami.

Whoever the next guest may be, viewers are sure to hear interesting stories of
college and pro football while soaking in tips from some of America's top
offensive linemen.

Subscribe to Twitch [twitch.tv/gmtmsports] today and receive an alert next time
@gmtmsports goes live!

Torrian Wilson Brings 5-Star Prospects, NFL Linemen to Twitch

Finding a place to compete as a young quarterback was never as difficult as it
was this last offseason. Without in-person evaluations, Elite 11 needed a way to
evaluate young QBs over the summer, so they launched the Elite 11 Digital
Combine [https://gmtm.com/virtuals/3/elite-11-s-digital-combine]on gmtm.com.

Out of the hundreds of quarterbacks submitting their virtual Pro Days from all
around the world, these were the five QB prospects that got my attention.

Before we dive into the list, make sure you check out all of the Virtual Events
you can compete in for free. Click here
[/p/953fd479-cf20-498d-a550-bb6161636941/gmtm.com/virtuals] to see them all.


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Dalton Biggs | GMTMAthletic profile for Dalton Biggs from Cantonment, FLGMTM
[https://gmtm.com/athletes/38891/dalton-biggs/stats]Dalton Biggs looks like the
prototypical pocket passer at 6-foot-4. But, his ability to escape the pocket
with his speed is definitely next level - the 4.8-second, verified Forty time on
gmtm.com doesn't lie. 
Biggs is a class of 2022 quarterback, meaning he's got time to grow into that
long frame and put even more velocity behind his passes. And with his
acceleration and ability to transform any broken pass play into at least a short
gain, colleges are sure to take a long look at this versatile QB from Pensacola.

> A few clips from week 2! https://t.co/BGU1sBBhWz

— Dalton Biggs (@DaltonBiggs2) October 13, 2020
[https://twitter.com/DaltonBiggs2/status/1316079200152031233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
A great passer with the ability to scramble playing some of the top defenses in
the state of Florida? We'll certainly be keeping our eyes on Dalton Biggs for
the next two seasons and beyond.


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Chase Vaughan | GMTMAthletic profile for Chase Vaughan from Milton, MAGMTM
[https://gmtm.com/athletes/138761/Chase-Vaughan/gallery/8170866]The first player
on my list is Chase Vaughan
[https://gmtm.com/athletes/138761/Chase-Vaughan/gallery/8170866], a 6-foot QB
entering his junior year at Milton Academy in Milton, MA. This 2022 prospect has
already run clocked a 4.8-second 40-yard-dash and has a ton of upside left with
a few more semesters of high school competition.

One of his most impressive throws is when he threw a go route to one of his
receivers on the right side of the field. He threw right into his hands like
Wentz throw to Fulgham a couple of weeks ago. All the receiver had to do was put
his arms out and the ball went straight into the bucket. 

> Here’s a few clips from my @Elite11
[https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Pro day script. Thank you 
@malcolmrsamuels [https://twitter.com/malcolmrsamuels?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
@AlexPerez_100 [https://twitter.com/AlexPerez_100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @A_Lynch7
[https://twitter.com/A_Lynch7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] and @brendanellis88
[https://twitter.com/brendanellis88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
pic.twitter.com/zyp1qJRmlI [https://t.co/zyp1qJRmlI]

— Chase Vaughan (@ChaseVaughan16) September 12, 2020
[https://twitter.com/ChaseVaughan16/status/1304855663626067968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



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Thomas Richardson III - Gilmour Academy, Cleveland, OH
Up next we got another class of 2022 QB. Thomas Richardson III has been grinding
in the offseason and it has shown in his play. He is throwing darts all over the
field and his receivers are for sure happy. He is 6’3 and has a 315 max bench
with a 4.69 40 yard dash time.

His athleticism definitely goes to good use since he trucks opposing teams
linebackers at will. No one wants to tackle and he will continue to be a
defensive player's nightmare. 

> Just completed my Virtual Visit to Army West Point on GMTM! 💯💯💯@GMTMSports
[https://twitter.com/GMTMSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @ArmyWP_Football
[https://twitter.com/ArmyWP_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @goblackknights
[https://twitter.com/goblackknights?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] #GoArmy
[https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoArmy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 
https://t.co/nkBZYstWaq

— Thomas Richardson III (@trichardson232) November 1, 2020
[https://twitter.com/trichardson232/status/1322944703239782400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

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Atticus Soehren - Oxford Hills Comprehensive HS, Otisfield, ME
Atticus Soehren | GMTMAthletic profile for Atticus Soehren from Norway, MEGMTM
[https://gmtm.com/athletes/148277/atticus-soehren/stats]The 4th person on this
list is Atticus Soehren. He is our first class of 2021 Qb out of Maine. He was
dropping dimes on his Elite 11 submission and has an offer to MIT. They offered
him because he throws receivers open. He helps receivers live easier and could
be one of the QB’s that Elite 11 is impressed with.

> A 6'1" gunslinger hiding in the north woods of Maine with an offer from 
@MITFootball [https://twitter.com/MITFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] 👀🔥
@BlackBearsFB [https://twitter.com/BlackBearsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw], have you
seen what 2021 QB @AtticusSoehren
[https://twitter.com/AtticusSoehren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] has been up to in your
own backyard? pic.twitter.com/r8nbm6KdEC [https://t.co/r8nbm6KdEC]

— GMTM (@GMTMSports) September 24, 2020
[https://twitter.com/GMTMSports/status/1309104041969025026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

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Brett Griffis [https://gmtm.com/athletes/66921/Brett-Griffis/gallery/1725510] -
Broad Run HS, Ashburn, VA
Brett Griffis | GMTMAthletic profile for Brett Griffis from Ashburn, VAGMTM
[https://gmtm.com/athletes/66921/Brett-Griffis/gallery/1725510]Last, but not
least we have Brett Griffis. He is a class of 2022 QB out of Virginia who has an
offer to Virginia Tech already. He is the fastest Qb on our team and he uses
that speed in games to move around the pocket and make plays.

He is 6 foot tall and runs a 4.6 40 time. He still has plenty of time to improve
and get more offers in the future just like the rest of the players on this
list.

> Excited for the opportunity to compete in VA Beach! @Elite11
[https://twitter.com/Elite11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @Stumpf_Brian
[https://twitter.com/Stumpf_Brian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @coach_paultroth
[https://twitter.com/coach_paultroth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] @BroadRunFB
[https://twitter.com/BroadRunFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] pic.twitter.com/WyetMOCo5K
[https://t.co/WyetMOCo5K]

— Brett Griffis (@brettgriffis10) October 6, 2020
[https://twitter.com/brettgriffis10/status/1313606941571244032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]

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Recently on Twitch, former 5-star recruit and USC QB Max Browne was asked a
question from a fan in the chat. The question was: “Do you recommend committing
to a college as a junior, or should I wait until my senior year?"

Here is Max's answer...

It totally depends on how big of a recruit you are, how many offers you have and
where you're at in the process. My first advice is to take a step back and make
sure that you're doing your due diligence. 

A few things you should really consider with each offer is:

 * What is the coach telling you? 
 * What's their depth chart look like at your position? 
 * How many other guys are they recruiting? 
 * What other offers are you expecting to receive?
 * Is your footage going to get better after your senior season? 

All those types of factors really play into the timing of your commitment. But,
the coaches are going to play games with you. They're going to tell multiple
recruits the same exact thing, and you’ve gotta be wary of that and make sure
that you don't miss an opportunity or pull the trigger too early.

One hard and fast rule I would have is just don't play games. 

If you know where you're going, it's risky to not commit and keep shopping
around.  Enjoy the process. Have fun with it. Enjoy being a recruit and whatnot.
But if you know where you're going to end up, commit there. 

I think it makes it more fun. You're able to rally a fan base. You're able to
rally other teammates and recruits. And I think it only helps you if you know
where you're going so you feel totally comfortable with it.

If you have  some doubts at the end of the day, there's nothing wrong with
committing your senior year and being able to see all your options and all your
schools.

But if you love a school and you've done your due diligence, I have no problem
committing early. It’s your story and you have to start writing it.

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