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XFL Championship Game: Top former prospects who will be playing

XFL Championship Game: Top former prospects who will be playing

Tyler Vaughns, who plays for Arlington, was a five-star prospect who was rated as the second-best WR in the 2016 class.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Meet the new coordinators

College Fantasy Football: Meet the new coordinators

Offensive and defensive coordinators can have a big impact on a team's philosophy - and production.

 • Adam Gorney
Making the Case: Brandon Smith

Making the Case: Brandon Smith

Six different schools are in the mix for the four-star defensive end from Virginia.

 • Adam Friedman
Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

The SEC dominated linebacker recruiting in the 2017 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Commit Fit: SEC position by position

Commit Fit: SEC position by position

The SEC enjoyed another amazing recruiting year in 2017. Mike Farrell analyzes which signees are the best program fits.

 • Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Linebackers

Commit Fit: Linebackers

There are some big-time LBs who are great scheme fits with the schools they are joining. Here are the top five.

 • Mike Farrell
Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Go inside the final Rivals.com state rankings for the 2017 class.

 • Woody Wommack
Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Alabama commit Alex Leatherwood finishes as the No. 1 offensive tackle for 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Final 2017 Rivals100: Big movers

Final 2017 Rivals100: Big movers

See which prospects made big jumps in the final Rivals100 release of the 2017 rankings cycle.

 • Mike Farrell
Class of 2017 recruiting stock report: Rising and falling by region

Class of 2017 recruiting stock report: Rising and falling by region

Rivals examines several recruits who are in line for rankings bumps, like Chase Young, and some who might slide.

 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Ten biggest UA commits, Aggies, comparisons

Three-Point Stance: Ten biggest UA commits, Aggies, comparisons

Mike Farrell ranks the biggest commitments at the Under Armour All-America Game, looks at the future Aggies and more.

 • Mike Farrell
UA All-America Game: Five with something to prove

UA All-America Game: Five with something to prove

Marvin Wilson has a chance to show he deserves to be the No. 1 player in the class.

 • Adam Friedman
Updated 2017 Rivals250: Players on the rise

Updated 2017 Rivals250: Players on the rise

Dozens of prospects, such as Jack Sears, have seen their stock in the Rivals250 rise or slide in the latest update.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Expand the playoff, Lane Kiffin, LB commits

Three-Point Stance: Expand the playoff, Lane Kiffin, LB commits

Mike Farrell argues for an expanded CFB Playoff, lobbies Oregon to call Lane Kiffin and more in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Time ticking down as Rivals250 LB Anthony Hines looks to make commitment

Time ticking down as Rivals250 LB Anthony Hines looks to make commitment

As Anthony Hines' scheduled commitment nears, there are still moving parts that can play a big role in his decision.

 • Nick Krueger
Big 12 Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Big 12 Breakdown: Inside the numbers

Texas and Baylor struggle to add numbers, defensive lineman shortage, lack of Rivals250 commits.

 • Nick Krueger
UPDATED: 2017 Offers Board - Defense

UPDATED: 2017 Offers Board - Defense

Today we highlight and recap the prospects Colorado has extended offers to from the Class of 2017. Defensive List.

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Hines sets Ohio State visit

Hines sets Ohio State visit

Ohio State will host a huge group of visitors this weekend, including a Rivals250 linebacker.

 • Marc Givler
Take Two: Texas A&M's chance, Notre Dame's issues, Jalen Hurts

Take Two: Texas A&M's chance, Notre Dame's issues, Jalen Hurts

Alabama cemented its status atop the SEC following a win over Texas A&M. Is QB Jalen Hurts a Heisman contender?

 • Adam Gorney
SEC Breakdown: Tide tops recruiting rankings

SEC Breakdown: Tide tops recruiting rankings

A likely suspect currently sits atop the SEC team recruiting rankings for the 2017 class.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Weekend Visitor Preview

Weekend Visitor Preview

Not only is Florida hosting quite a few big unofficial visitors this weekend, there are two four-star official visitors

 • Blake Alderman
Hines Enjoys PSU Official

Hines Enjoys PSU Official

It’s not often that Penn State gets the opportunity to host one of Texas’ top overall prospects. Learn more!

 • Ryan Snyder
Hines Previews PSU Official

Hines Previews PSU Official

Four-star LB Anthony Hines previews his upcoming official visit to Penn State. Learn more, right here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Texas Four-Cast: Where will the top recruits land?

Texas Four-Cast: Where will the top recruits land?

Oklahoma is sitting pretty with many of the top prospects in Texas.

 • Nick Krueger
Weekend Visitors Preview

Weekend Visitors Preview

An overview of where Notre Dame's top targets will be visiting this weekend.

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 • David McKinney
On the move: Risers, sliders in new 2017 Rivals250

On the move: Risers, sliders in new 2017 Rivals250

Defensive back Elijah Blades was one of the big risers in the latest Rivals250 for the class of 2017.

 • Adam Gorney
Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take two examines some of the pressing storylines in college football, including the pressure facing Penn State.

 • Adam Gorney
Big 12 breakdown: Top targets

Big 12 breakdown: Top targets

Nick Krueger breaks down the top of the wish list for each Big 12 football program in recruiting.

 • Nick Krueger
Four-star linebacker plans on making trek to Gainesville

Four-star linebacker plans on making trek to Gainesville

Plano (Tx.) East Rivals250 linebacker Anthony Hines is trying to visit Florida before the end of summer

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 • Blake Alderman
Rivals250: Biggest risers, sliders in latest rankings

Rivals250: Biggest risers, sliders in latest rankings

The new Rivals250 ranking has been released and we break down the biggest movers - both up and down - in it.

 • Adam Gorney
Buckeyes, west coast trip factor heavily in Anthony Hines' commitment

Buckeyes, west coast trip factor heavily in Anthony Hines' commitment

The countdown to a commitment from Anthony Hines is inching closer, could an upcoming visit reveal a front-runner?

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 • Nick Krueger
Breakdown: Biggest head-to-head Big 12 battles in Texas

Breakdown: Biggest head-to-head Big 12 battles in Texas

Which Big 12 programs hold an edge in the biggest head-to-head recruiting battles in Texas?

 • Nick Krueger
Worthy of an Offer

Worthy of an Offer

CEDAR HILL, Texas - Sooner commits grabbed plenty of attention but players they are still seeking were strong as well.

 • Josh McCuistion
Fab 15: Dynamic defenders in Dallas

Fab 15: Dynamic defenders in Dallas

The nation's No. 1 prospect was at Rivals Camp Series: Dallas. See where he slotted among the top performers.

 • Josh Helmholdt
SCOOPHD: Hines Ready to Shine

SCOOPHD: Hines Ready to Shine

CEDAR HILL, Texas - Anthony Hines was a standout on Saturday but is he likely to return to Norman soon?

 • Josh McCuistion
Introducing 2017 stars: Texas

Introducing 2017 stars: Texas

Here is a look at the top 10 uncommitted prospects in Texas, where their recruitments stands and predictions on them.

 • Nick Krueger
Analyzing 2017 position rankings

Analyzing 2017 position rankings

The February update of the Rivals position rankings sees some positions experience significant changes, while others

 • Josh Helmholdt
Assessing TCU's targets for 2017

Assessing TCU's targets for 2017

TCU has already turned its attention to the 2017 recruiting cycle. Take a look at some players the Frogs have offered.

 • Matt Jennings
RedRaiderSports - The 2017 Board

RedRaiderSports - The 2017 Board

National Signing Day 2016 is a thing of the past, so let's all take a break on this recruiting stuff for a few weeks

 • Matt Clare
Future 50: Top defensive performers

Future 50: Top defensive performers

Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson was one of the most impressive defenders Friday at the Under Armour Future 50 camp.

 • Woody Wommack
Elite LB interested in USC

Elite LB interested in USC

Anthony Hines III isn’t one to make solid plans about a commitment date, yet he could commit at any time.

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 • Chris Swanson
Rising, falling in latest 2017 position rankings

Rising, falling in latest 2017 position rankings

Mannie Netherly was one of the biggest risers in the new 2017 position rankings released Thursday. heck out the full breakdown.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Four-star DE Jake Lawler made a substantial leap in the new 2017 Rivals250 rankings. See the full list of risers and sliders.

 • Rivals.com
Hines Perspective: AM, Ark  Aggies D

Hines Perspective: AM, Ark Aggies D

Plano East 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines shares his thoughts on Texas A&M vs. Arkansas, the Aggies defense under defensive coordinator John Chavis and

 • Courtney Roland
Aggies continue to pursue Hines

Aggies continue to pursue Hines

Plano East 2017 LB Anthony Hines has more than five dozen offers, but Texas A&M has been one of his leaders for some time. Where do things stand now?

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 • Fletcher Whiteley
2017 Offers Board: DT  LB

2017 Offers Board: DT LB

Penn State has already offered nearly a dozen linebacker prospects for the Class of 2017, including Delaware four-star Avery Roberts.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Hines names 20

Hines names 20

Saturday morning Rivals250 linebacker Anthony Hines of Plano (Texas) East trimmed his list and announced his top 20.

 • Jason Howell
Anthony Hines visits SMU cookout

Anthony Hines visits SMU cookout

SMU had a number of high-profile visitors for the cookout two weeks ago, among them four-star Plano East linebacker Anthony Hines.

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 • Conor Lane
Tons of talent at the state 7-on-7 tournament

Tons of talent at the state 7-on-7 tournament

There was tons of talent on display at the state 7-on-7 championship tournaments in College Station over the weekend. LoneStarPreps has a position-by-

 • Matt Clare
Texas 7-on-7 Championships: Top performers

Texas 7-on-7 Championships: Top performers

Quartney Davis showed his play-making skills at the Texas 7-on-7 championships. Jason Howell has top performers from the event.

 • Jason Howell
SCOOPHD: Robison Talks Big Decision

SCOOPHD: Robison Talks Big Decision

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Oklahoma's 2017 Rivals100 quarterback commitment Chris Robison is having a big summer and continued it with a strong showing

 • Josh McCuistion
Recruiting notes: LaDainian Tomlinson Preparatory Academy

Recruiting notes: LaDainian Tomlinson Preparatory Academy

Jason Howell has the latest recruiting notes on some top Texas prospects, including four-star Dallas WR Camron Williams

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 • Jason Howell
Video Central: RCS Five-Star Challenge

Video Central: RCS Five-Star Challenge

Analysis, interviews and highlights of USC targets from the Rivals Camp Series Five-Star Challenge in Baltimore.

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 • TrojanSports.com Staff
SMU making impression on Hines

SMU making impression on Hines

It says a lot about the energy of Chad Morris' SMU staff that Plano East LB Anthony Hines is impressed by their efforts amongst six dozen staffs recr

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 • Adam Grosbard
Hines opens up more on USC

Hines opens up more on USC

Justin Rowland and McKenna Keil caught up with 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines, who wants to visit USC in the summer.

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 • TrojanSports.com Staff
HD VIDEO: Anthony Hines in Action

HD VIDEO: Anthony Hines in Action

HD VIDEO: Check out 2017 4-star Plano (Texas) East linebacker Anthony Hines III in action from Saturday's Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Hines is bein

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 • Trey Biddy
The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell hands out awards to top players at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>, including WR Sam Bruce.

 • Mike Farrell
Hines left Buckeyes jumping for joy

Hines left Buckeyes jumping for joy

2017 Texas linebacker Anthony Hines was paid a visit by Buckeyes coach Tim Beck this spring and the co-offensive coordinator was left literally jumpin

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 • Ryan Donnelly
What they said

What they said

BALTIMORE, Md. - Inside, UGASports.com is catching up with all of Georgia's offers to see what they said about the Bulldogs. Here's what they said so

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 • Anthony Dasher
Five-Star: Player updates

Five-Star: Player updates

The latest on five-star Ben Davis and others from <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> Media Day.

 • Rivals.com
Media Day video: Anthony Hines

Media Day video: Anthony Hines

Class of 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines is nearing 70 offers, and took the time recently to visit a few schools.

 • Rivals.com
Anthony Hines Spring Wrap-Up

Anthony Hines Spring Wrap-Up

Plano East 2017 OLB Anthony Hines opens up to AggieYell about his recruiting process and names a few programs that will make the cut.

 • Courtney Roland
All-RCS Team: Top Underclassmen

All-RCS Team: Top Underclassmen

After a dominant performance at <i>RCS: Atlanta</i>, OL Tony Gray headlines the 2015 All-RCS Underclassmen Team.

 • Mike Farrell
Hines adds USC to long list of offers

Hines adds USC to long list of offers

LB Anthony Hines may have the longest offers list of any 2017 recruit in the country. That list now includes USC.

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 • Justin Rowland
Five-Star Challenge: Big 12 Preview

Five-Star Challenge: Big 12 Preview

Several Big 12 programs are after 2017 QB Shawn Robinson. Jason Howell lists the Big 12 storylines to track in Baltimore.

 • Jason Howell
Hines plans return visits to AM

Hines plans return visits to AM

Plano East 2017 LB Anthony Hines has an incredible offer list with two seasons left in high school. One of the programs near the very top of the list

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 • Fletcher Whiteley
Anthony Hines visits SMU Spring Game

Anthony Hines visits SMU Spring Game

2017 four-star linebacker Anthony Hines is nearing 70 DI offers. But the Plano East product is taking advantage of his proximity to SMU.

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 • Adam Grosbard
RCS Dallas: Top defensive performers

RCS Dallas: Top defensive performers

Four-star DL Isaiah Chambers highlighted a loaded group of defensive players at <i>RCS: Dallas</i> writes Josh Helmholdt.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Plano East 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines enjoys visit to TCU

Plano East 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines enjoys visit to TCU

Plano East 2017 linebacker visited TCU recently and had a great time and can see himself in the Frogs' 4-2-5 system.

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 • Billy Wessels
Impressive Junior Day turnout

Impressive Junior Day turnout

Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury was pleased with the Red Raiders' first Junior Day of the 2016 recruiting cycle.

 • Aaron Dickens
Social: Raiders hold Junior Day

Social: Raiders hold Junior Day

Texas Tech held its first Junior Day of the 2016 recruiting cycle this weekend and the visitors shared their thoughts on social media.

 • Aaron Dickens
Syracuse latest to offer 2017 LB

Syracuse latest to offer 2017 LB

Outside linebacker Anthony Hines, Plano (TX) Plano East, is only a sophomore in high school, but he holds over sixty scholarship offers right now, mor

 • Scott Brown
2017 linebacker loves what new SMU coaches are doing

2017 linebacker loves what new SMU coaches are doing

FREE: SMU is thinking long-term in its recruiting as 2017 Prosper linebacker John Brannon was impressed by what he saw at Chad Morris' first Junior D

 • Adam Grosbard
Just the Latest for Hines

Just the Latest for Hines

Washington is just the latest offer for 2017 phenom linebacker Anthony Hines.

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 • Justin Rowland
Hines discusses trip to AM Junior Day

Hines discusses trip to AM Junior Day

Plano East LB Anthony Hines won't sign anywhere for two more years, but he already has more than 50 offers. Texas A&M hosted him at Junior Day last we

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 • Fletcher Whiteley
Next Level Athlete Texas: Top Performers

Next Level Athlete Texas: Top Performers

Euless (Texas) Trinity DT Chris Daniels commands a room and leads our Next Level Athlete Texas Top 100 Showcase top performers.

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 • Jason Howell
Howell: Patterson boosts Ole Miss

Howell: Patterson boosts Ole Miss

Javon Patterson gave Ole Miss the state's top player, says Jason Howell, who has news on a late entry for Soso Jamabo and more.

 • Jason Howell
Hines adding offers

Hines adding offers

Plano (Texas) Plano East 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines has had no problem catching the attention of college coaches. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound defender

 • Jason Howell
Hines sight

Hines sight

A 2017 LB with 50 offers, committed to an SEC program, says he has a good relationship with a Gamecock assistant coach. More here.

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 • Chris Clark
DFW Class 6A Week 6 Preview

DFW Class 6A Week 6 Preview

Coppell RB Charles West will lead the Cowboys into their renewed rivalry with the Southlake Carroll Dragons on Friday. Check out the preview for thi

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 • Matt Stepp
DFW Week 4 Class 6A Previews

DFW Week 4 Class 6A Previews

Plano West RB Soso Jamabo has been on a tear through the first three weeks of the season and the Wolves are off to a 3-0 start. They'll continue on

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 • Matt Stepp
DFW Class 6A Week 1 Preview

DFW Class 6A Week 1 Preview

In a recruiting fan's dream Cedar Hill WR DaMarkus Lodge and his Longhorn teammates hook up with a super talented South Oak Cliff squad. Check out th

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 • Matt Stepp
From the road: Texas

From the road: Texas

Scrimmages dotted the Texas landscape this weekend. Landis Durham was one of several players that stood out to Jason Howell.

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 • Jason Howell
VIDEO: 2017 MSU commit updates recruitment

VIDEO: 2017 MSU commit updates recruitment

Anthony Hines is one of the top 2017 prospects in the country, and talks with Rivals.com about the latest in his recruitment.

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Stud 2017 LB Anthony Hines talks his SMU offer

Stud 2017 LB Anthony Hines talks his SMU offer

2017 phenom talks about his SMU offer.

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 • Adam Grosbard
Hines offer sheet growing

Hines offer sheet growing

Anthony Hines has over 45 offers as a freshman and the Tar Heels are looking to get him back to Chapel Hill.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
Seven visits, seven offers for Hines

Seven visits, seven offers for Hines

Plano (Texas) Plano East 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines III recently hit the road and visited seven college campuses. The Mississippi State commitment

 • Jason Howell
The Next Sooner Targets Hit OU Camp

The Next Sooner Targets Hit OU Camp

MESQUITE, Texas - Oklahoma's second satellite camp of the summer was loaded with both name prospects as well as several others who are set to break ou

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 • Josh McCuistion
Hines Off to a Start for the Ages

Hines Off to a Start for the Ages

That a player who hasn't even started his sophomore year of high school could have 30 offers was unthinkable just a few short years ago. Now though, h

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 • Josh McCuistion
Hines in high demand

Hines in high demand

Over the last few months Plano (Texas) Plano East 2017 linebacker Anthony Hines III has become one of the hottest prospects in Texas with offers comin

 • Jason Howell
RCS Dallas: What to watch for

RCS Dallas: What to watch for

Five-star tackle Maea Teuhema is one of 16 Rivals250 athletes committed to play at RCS Dallas on Saturday. Here's a preview.

 • Jason Howell
Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 13

Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 13

An update on future Bulldogs in their high school and Junior College careers.

 • Robbie Faulk
Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 11

Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 11

Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 11

 • Robbie Faulk
Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 10

Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 10

Jordan Harris and Stephenson continued to roll on Friday night.

 • Robbie Faulk
Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 9

Before They Are Bulldogs: Week 9

Lashard Durr picked up two fumbles for touchdowns on Friday night as Harrison Central got another win.

 • Robbie Faulk
Dallas Freshman, Anthony Hines, Ends it Early; Becomes a Bulldog

Dallas Freshman, Anthony Hines, Ends it Early; Becomes a Bulldog

2017 Dallas (Texas) Episcopal linebacker Anthony Hines shuts down his recruitment early and commits to MSU.

 • Robbie Faulk
ESD Freshman Talks SMU Interest

ESD Freshman Talks SMU Interest

A local recruit took in SMU's 31-30 win over Montana State. He talks recruitment, interest in SMU, and high school season inside!

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 • Elliott Marshall
LSU camp exceeds expectations

LSU camp exceeds expectations

Five-star RB Leonard Fournette was one of 20 Rivals250 prospects that dropped by for LSU's impressive July camp.

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 • Jason Howell
Rivals Underclassmen Challenge: Top LBs

Rivals Underclassmen Challenge: Top LBs

Darrell Williams wasn't the biggest name, but he made the biggest impression for LBs at the Underclassmen Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Early offers polarizing issue for coaches, recruits

Early offers polarizing issue for coaches, recruits

How do young prospects such as class of 2017 ATH Anthony Hines stay grounded when the offers roll in an the spotlight heats up?

 • Dallas Jackson