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Wife beater pulling out all the stops
Coach ponders move to Oxford
By By Jim Masilak
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January 14, 2005
pictureAs Briarcrest Christian offensive tackle Michael Oher agonizes over where he will choose to play college football, his coach may have a decision to make, too.
Briarcrest football and girls basketball coach Hugh Freeze said Thursday he has been contacted by Ole Miss -- one of four schools in the running for Oher -- in regard to a position in the Rebels' football department.
Freeze, who has joined Oher in San Antonio ahead of Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, said his longtime friendship with Ole Miss offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, now in his second stint with the Rebels, sparked the discussions.
"It's no secret that Noel Mazzone and I are good friends," Freeze said. "I've had contact with them, but I have not accepted a job ... It's flattering to be talked about in regard to a college job. Coaching in the (Southeastern Conference) would be alluring to any high school coach."
Freeze has led Briarcrest to five girls basketball state titles and two football state titles in 13 years at the school.
"I love it at Briarcrest. That's a great job to have," Freeze said. "I don't mind staying there and I'm happy there. I should know more next week."
The 6-5, 330-pound Oher, rated the No. 8 offensive tackle nationally by Rivals.com,
said he's "80 percent sure" he'll announce Monday whether he plans to play at Ole Miss, Tennessee, Memphis or LSU.
"I'm gonna make my decision Monday and get everything out of the way," said Oher, who still has visits to LSU and Memphis planned in the coming weeks. "I've still got to think it over. I'm 80 percent sure I'm gonna make an announcement, but I don't have no idea right now (what it will be). I'm gonna sit down and talk it over with coach Freeze."
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/sports...3470144,00.html
Another One
Tennessee recruiting updates
January 14, 2005
While much of the recruiting world's attention this week is focused on Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio -- Tennessee's included -- not everyone can take part in the game.
One such prospect is Greenville (Fla.) Madison County standout Eugene 'Geno' Hayes, who said there is a good chance he could commit to Tennessee before his official visit this weekend is over.
"There's more than a chance," said Hayes, a 6-2, 207-pound outside linebacker rated third nationally at his position by Rivals.com.
Hayes has shortened his list to Tennessee, Florida State and Clemson, but he said the Vols are "ahead" of the Seminoles and the late-charging Tigers.
"I'm a Tennessee fan and I'd say about half the people I hang with are fans," Hayes said. "It's gonna come down to where I'm most comfortable at, and I think Tennessee's gonna be the place."
Hayes is one of several Florida blue-chippers Tennessee is in on as signing day approaches.
The Vols, who already have a commitment from Miami Killian cornerback Demetrice Morley (6-1, 187), are also chasing Miami Carol City defensive end Ricky Jean-Francois (6-3, 241) and safety Kenneth Phillips (6-3, 195).
Key Tennessee targets expected to announce their intentions during Saturday's game include Madison (Tenn.) Goodpasture receiver Patrick Turner (6-5, 210) and Oak Creek (Wisc.) defensive lineman Raymond Henderson (6-5, 260).
-- Jim Masilak
Midterm enrollments (2)
DT Demonte Bolden, 6-5, 300, Chattanooga Tyner
WR Josh Briscoe, 6-3, 175, Lawndale (N.C.) Burns
Public commitments (14)
DT Wes Brown, 6-4, 245, Athens (Ala.) High
RB LaMarcus Coker, 5-10, 184, Antioch (Tenn.) High
TE Jeff Cottam, 6-8, 260, Germantown High
Ath. Todd Cox, 6-1, 201, Harding Academy
QB Jonathan Crompton, 6-3, 215, Waynesville (N.C.) Tuscola
CB Marsalous Johnson, 5-8, 180, Smyrna (Tenn.) High
DB Ricardo Kemp, 5-11, 175, Warren (Ark.) High
LB Andre Mathis, 6-4, 226, Erie (Pa.) Cathedral Prep
C Josh McNeil, 6-4, 290, Collins (Miss.) High
DB Demetrice Morley , 6-1, 187, Miami Killian
OL Malcolm Rawls, 6-4, 303, East High
WR Austin Rogers, 6-2, 185, Nashville Lipscomb
Ath. Lucas Taylor, 5-10, 168, Lafayette (La.) Carencro
DB Antonio Wardlow, 6-1, 180, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Parkland
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/sports...3470143,00.html
Coach ponders move to Oxford
By By Jim Masilak
Contact
January 14, 2005
pictureAs Briarcrest Christian offensive tackle Michael Oher agonizes over where he will choose to play college football, his coach may have a decision to make, too.
Briarcrest football and girls basketball coach Hugh Freeze said Thursday he has been contacted by Ole Miss -- one of four schools in the running for Oher -- in regard to a position in the Rebels' football department.
Freeze, who has joined Oher in San Antonio ahead of Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, said his longtime friendship with Ole Miss offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, now in his second stint with the Rebels, sparked the discussions.
"It's no secret that Noel Mazzone and I are good friends," Freeze said. "I've had contact with them, but I have not accepted a job ... It's flattering to be talked about in regard to a college job. Coaching in the (Southeastern Conference) would be alluring to any high school coach."
Freeze has led Briarcrest to five girls basketball state titles and two football state titles in 13 years at the school.
"I love it at Briarcrest. That's a great job to have," Freeze said. "I don't mind staying there and I'm happy there. I should know more next week."
The 6-5, 330-pound Oher, rated the No. 8 offensive tackle nationally by Rivals.com,
said he's "80 percent sure" he'll announce Monday whether he plans to play at Ole Miss, Tennessee, Memphis or LSU.
"I'm gonna make my decision Monday and get everything out of the way," said Oher, who still has visits to LSU and Memphis planned in the coming weeks. "I've still got to think it over. I'm 80 percent sure I'm gonna make an announcement, but I don't have no idea right now (what it will be). I'm gonna sit down and talk it over with coach Freeze."
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/sports...3470144,00.html
Another One
Tennessee recruiting updates
January 14, 2005
While much of the recruiting world's attention this week is focused on Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio -- Tennessee's included -- not everyone can take part in the game.
One such prospect is Greenville (Fla.) Madison County standout Eugene 'Geno' Hayes, who said there is a good chance he could commit to Tennessee before his official visit this weekend is over.
"There's more than a chance," said Hayes, a 6-2, 207-pound outside linebacker rated third nationally at his position by Rivals.com.
Hayes has shortened his list to Tennessee, Florida State and Clemson, but he said the Vols are "ahead" of the Seminoles and the late-charging Tigers.
"I'm a Tennessee fan and I'd say about half the people I hang with are fans," Hayes said. "It's gonna come down to where I'm most comfortable at, and I think Tennessee's gonna be the place."
Hayes is one of several Florida blue-chippers Tennessee is in on as signing day approaches.
The Vols, who already have a commitment from Miami Killian cornerback Demetrice Morley (6-1, 187), are also chasing Miami Carol City defensive end Ricky Jean-Francois (6-3, 241) and safety Kenneth Phillips (6-3, 195).
Key Tennessee targets expected to announce their intentions during Saturday's game include Madison (Tenn.) Goodpasture receiver Patrick Turner (6-5, 210) and Oak Creek (Wisc.) defensive lineman Raymond Henderson (6-5, 260).
-- Jim Masilak
Midterm enrollments (2)
DT Demonte Bolden, 6-5, 300, Chattanooga Tyner
WR Josh Briscoe, 6-3, 175, Lawndale (N.C.) Burns
Public commitments (14)
DT Wes Brown, 6-4, 245, Athens (Ala.) High
RB LaMarcus Coker, 5-10, 184, Antioch (Tenn.) High
TE Jeff Cottam, 6-8, 260, Germantown High
Ath. Todd Cox, 6-1, 201, Harding Academy
QB Jonathan Crompton, 6-3, 215, Waynesville (N.C.) Tuscola
CB Marsalous Johnson, 5-8, 180, Smyrna (Tenn.) High
DB Ricardo Kemp, 5-11, 175, Warren (Ark.) High
LB Andre Mathis, 6-4, 226, Erie (Pa.) Cathedral Prep
C Josh McNeil, 6-4, 290, Collins (Miss.) High
DB Demetrice Morley , 6-1, 187, Miami Killian
OL Malcolm Rawls, 6-4, 303, East High
WR Austin Rogers, 6-2, 185, Nashville Lipscomb
Ath. Lucas Taylor, 5-10, 168, Lafayette (La.) Carencro
DB Antonio Wardlow, 6-1, 180, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Parkland
http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/sports...3470143,00.html
