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NFL draft: How Rivals.com rated rounds 4-7

NFL draft: How Rivals.com rated rounds 4-7

Bryce Brown went from the top prospect in the class of 2009 to the No. 229 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Get inside for a look at how Rivals.com rated e

4/30/12
 â€¢ Steve Megargee
Signee Spotlight: Cyrus Gray

Signee Spotlight: Cyrus Gray

In our continued series, we take a look into to lives of the Texas A&M signing class of 2008 - both on and off the field. DeSoto running back Cyrus Gr

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5/21/08
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Category rankings: Best of the best

Category rankings: Best of the best

The Rivals.com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compe

2/1/08
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rivals5: Top game performances

Rivals5: Top game performances

Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every spent the entire football season on the road scouting the nation's top talent from coast to coast. Crawfordv

1/31/08
 â€¢ Barry Every
Gray always knew it would be AM

Gray always knew it would be AM

Although DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray announced on a Dallas television station Sunday night that he was attending Texas A&M University, his decision

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1/27/08
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Gray coming closer to making a decision

Gray coming closer to making a decision

Monday night rumors were flying about DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray and that he might have made a decision on his college future. In an exclusive int

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1/15/08
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
A tale of two visits

A tale of two visits

Upon returning to school Monday after their weekend official visit to Gainesville, four-star, Desoto (Tx.) teammates Cyrus Gray and Adrian Bushell rep

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1/14/08
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Offense-Defense All-Star Position Awards

Offense-Defense All-Star Position Awards

Many of the nation's top prospects recently gathered in Ft. Lauderdale for the Offense-Defense All-Star game. Rivals.com Recruiting Analyst Barton Sim

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1/10/08
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
East capitilizes on mistakes to take O-D win

East capitilizes on mistakes to take O-D win

With 1:55 to go in the Second Annual Offense-Defense All-Star Game, the West team was deep in its own territory on a crucial fourth down. What came ne

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1/5/08
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Offense-Defense: Position match-ups

Offense-Defense: Position match-ups

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barton Simmons has been scouting all of the all-star action this week in Florida as players prepa

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1/4/08
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Offense-Defense West Notebook: Possible starters

Offense-Defense West Notebook: Possible starters

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Offense-Defense Bowl West squad linebackers spent much of the week disappearing into the background, as none of the current

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1/3/08
 â€¢ Brian McLawhorn
Gray impressed by talent in Ft. Lauderdale

Gray impressed by talent in Ft. Lauderdale

FT. LAUDERDALE - All-American games are often considered to be a showcase for quarterbacks and receivers, but when one takes a look at the West squad

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1/3/08
 â€¢ Brian McLawhorn
Offense-Defense West: Expert View

Offense-Defense West: Expert View

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Several prospects are making strong cases for higher rankings at the Offense-Defense All-Star game practices this week, includi

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1/3/08
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Offense-Defense all-star roster breakdown

Offense-Defense all-star roster breakdown

The Offense-Defense All-Star Game in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., features some of the biggest names in the class of 2008. Each participant will get one more

12/30/07
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Rivals.com bringing O-D all-stars to you live

Rivals.com bringing O-D all-stars to you live

As if south Florida wasn't already swarming with talented football players, a slew of the best players the nation has to offer are invading the Ft. La

12/30/07
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Gray still watching Irish

Gray still watching Irish

Few prospects have a more disparate list of college choices than Cyrus Gray, part of the reason he wants time to consider his choices. Notre Dame head

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12/18/07
 â€¢ Pete Sampson
Pick, Reesing forming tight bond

Pick, Reesing forming tight bond

Kale Pick is no stranger to the University of Kansas campus. In fact, the 6-foot-1, 198-pound dual-threat quarterback from Dodge City (KS) High School

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12/10/07
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Rivals100 RB Gray sets four visits

Rivals100 RB Gray sets four visits

When Urban Meyer took over as the head coach at the University of Florida, he made it known that his recruiting philosophy is to concentrate on the st

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12/5/07
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Nothing set in stone for Rivals100 RB

Nothing set in stone for Rivals100 RB

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the entire country. The 6-foot, 188 pound prospect has taken one official vi

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11/21/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Several earn way into Rivals100

Several earn way into Rivals100

Rivals.com's team of recruiting analysts have spent the past month traveling and further evaluating the class of 2008. Their efforts have produced the

11/14/07
 â€¢ Jeremy Crabtree
Gray having strong senior year

Gray having strong senior year

Arguably the top overall prospect on the OSU recruiting board for some time now has been DeSoto, Texas native Cyrus Gray. <i>O-State Illustrated</i>

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10/31/07
 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
Recruiting still on hold for Gray

Recruiting still on hold for Gray

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray is knee-deep in his senior season for the Eagles as Gray and his teammates have their sights set on a district title. T

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10/30/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Scouting the talent at DeSoto-Arlington Lamar

Scouting the talent at DeSoto-Arlington Lamar

Rivals.com Recruiting Analyst Barry Every was in Texas last week to evaluate the top prospects at some of the week's best matchups. After a taking in

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10/29/07
 â€¢ Barry Every
Gray makes plans with Notre Dame

Gray makes plans with Notre Dame

Notre Dame's pool of potential running backs took a hit earlier this week when Carlton Thomas verbally committed to Georgia. But that might prove to b

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10/3/07
 â€¢ Steve Hare
Gray not ready to narrow things down

Gray not ready to narrow things down

Last year, DeSoto High School opened the season against Garland with a defeat. Although they went on to the state quarterfinals, the loss exposed issu

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9/11/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
DeSotos dynamic duo

DeSotos dynamic duo

DeSoto (Texas) athlete Adrian Bushell will be busy this fall on offense, defense and special teams. That's if anyone decides to challenge him. If oppo

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8/29/07
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Gray ready for senior season

Gray ready for senior season

Arguably the top offensive prospect on the recruiting board for the Oklahoma State coaching staff is DeSoto, Texas native Cyrus Gray. The 6-foot, 188

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8/28/07
 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
Heartland uncommitted prospect breakdown

Heartland uncommitted prospect breakdown

Rivals.com recruiting editor Jeremy Crabtree brings you the latest on 24 of the Heartland region's best recruits. He offers up his insight on which te

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8/2/07
 â€¢ Jeremy Crabtree
Gray is setting up official visits

Gray is setting up official visits

Desoto (Tex.) running back Cyrus Gray has worked to get his large list of scholarship offers down to a more manageable group of 11 teams. With those s

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7/28/07
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Aggie Game Night: Kyle Field

Aggie Game Night: Kyle Field

This past weekend Texas A&M held it's first-annual "Game Night" camp with over 70 the top propects of the classes of 2008 and 2009 in attendance. Ye

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7/24/07
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Game Night camp his big effect on Gray

Game Night camp his big effect on Gray

For many of the prospects attending Texas A&M's Game Night camp this past weekend, the attraction wasn't the recently constructed facilities or the ga

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7/23/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Gray wants to set Irish official

Gray wants to set Irish official

Between summer classes, conditioning for the fall season and a part-time job, Cyrus Gray hasn't had much free time. But the four-star running back has

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7/23/07
 â€¢ Steve Hare
DeSoto duo highly sought after

DeSoto duo highly sought after

It would be a hard adjustment for anyone to have to move during their high school career. The transition is always made easier when a new friend can b

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7/20/07
 â€¢ Armen Williams
Category rankings: Running backs

Category rankings: Running backs

After breaking down countless hours of film and racking up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the nation's top prospects, Rivals.com has selected t

7/17/07
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
UA remains in the hunt for Cyrus Gray

UA remains in the hunt for Cyrus Gray

One of the most highly rated prospects on the board for Arizona is DeSoto (Texas) running back Cyrus Gray. There's three ex-DeSoto players on the UA's

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7/13/07
 â€¢ Tim Schultz
Will KU Make The Cut For Gray

Will KU Make The Cut For Gray

When it comes to the recruiting process, it's always nice to have plenty of options to consider when trying to make a decision about the future. Cyrus

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7/5/07
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Rivals250 RB talks visits

Rivals250 RB talks visits

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray has taken a few visits this summer. However, one school that has not been included on his itinerary so far is Texas A&

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7/3/07
 â€¢ Jeff tarpley
Cal presses in Texas

Cal presses in Texas

Even more so than last year, the University of California is pushing its recruiting efforts deep into the Southwest. While the Bears only picked up o

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6/22/07
 â€¢ A.W. Prince
DeSoto RB visits OSU

DeSoto RB visits OSU

One of the top running back prospects on the OSU coaching staff's board is DeSoto, Texas native Cyrus Gray and he was on campus last Friday for an uno

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6/17/07
 â€¢ Jay Fielder
He can do anything

He can do anything

DeSoto (Texas) running back Cyrus Gray has offers from Florida, Penn State, Notre Dame and other top-notch schools. He put up impressive statistics la

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6/15/07
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Gray looking to hit the road

Gray looking to hit the road

De Soto (Texas) running back Cyrus Gray was one of the most productive ballcarriers in the Lone Star State in 2006, and had quite a task in cutting do

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6/14/07
 â€¢ Sean Fitz
Gray talks recent OSU camp

Gray talks recent OSU camp

Another top Lone Star prospect that the Cowboys have a legitimate shot at landing is four-star running back target Cyrus Gray. The 6-foot, 180-pounde

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6/14/07
 â€¢ Jay Fielder
Overview of AM recruiting - Offense

Overview of AM recruiting - Offense

The Texas A&M coaching staff apparently did their homework on the class of 2008 as the Aggies already hold 18 commitments in the middle of June. With

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6/13/07
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Gray narrows list

Gray narrows list

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray is a four-star prospect that is gaining new offers from across the nation. He was already a known name in Texas ad surr

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6/12/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Rivals250 for the Class of 2008 released

Rivals250 for the Class of 2008 released

If you think ranking the top 100 players in the nation is difficult, just imagine how hard it is to determine which players belong in the Rivals250 li

6/5/07
 â€¢ Jeremy Crabtree
Irish catch Grays attention

Irish catch Grays attention

Pulling top prospects out of Texas is never easy. But in the case of running back Cyrus Gray, being different from the Longhorns might work to Notre D

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6/5/07
 â€¢ Pete Sampson
Just missed: Making a case for the Rivals100

Just missed: Making a case for the Rivals100

Ranking the nation's top 100 prospects is a painstaking process, and in some cases potentially deserving prospects must be cut. There are several pros

5/29/07
 â€¢ Rivals.com Recruiting staff
DeSoto spring game showcases top talent

DeSoto spring game showcases top talent

The stars were out last night at DeSoto High School's spring game, as were the college coaches. They were lining up on the sidelines and in the pressb

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5/18/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Big-time back talks about Jayhawks

Big-time back talks about Jayhawks

Cyrus Gray is one of the premier running backs in Texas and has attracted college recruiters from all over the country. Kansas was one of the first sc

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5/17/07
 â€¢ Jon Kirby
Gray keeping busy

Gray keeping busy

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray is keeping very busy this spring. Not only is he training with the football team during spring practices, but Gray has

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5/7/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Texas tidbits: Looking ahead

Texas tidbits: Looking ahead

After the Wednesday release of the Pre-Evaluation Rivals100, debate was sparked about which Texas prospects not on the early list will check in on oth

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4/13/07
 â€¢ John Talman
Alford a positive  for Gray

Alford a positive for Gray

When Louisville hired Tony Alford to coach their running backs after Iowa State head coach Dan McCarney was let go this winter, they knew they would b

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4/7/07
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Gray getting more offers

Gray getting more offers

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray is one of the top athletes in the state as he showed during the fall football season when he played quarterback, receiv

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4/5/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Speed to burn

Speed to burn

If you're looking for speed, athleticism and versatility in a football player, you'll probably want to give Cyrus Gray a good look. The 6-foot-0, 188

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3/31/07
 â€¢ Rick Shaw
Gray adds Minnesota to the list

Gray adds Minnesota to the list

Minnesota continues to prove that they will be aggressive when it comes to recruiting the top talent in the 2008 class, as DeSoto (Texas) running back

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3/27/07
 â€¢ Zach Johnson
Texas running back plans South Bend visit

Texas running back plans South Bend visit

When running back Cyrus Gray of DeSoto, Texas picked up an offer from Notre Dame a couple of weeks ago, the 6-foot, 188-pound athlete started talking

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3/19/07
 â€¢ Steve Hare
Texas tidbits: Commitments coming

Texas tidbits: Commitments coming

The early slew of commitments from top Texas prospects doesn't look to be slowing. A handful of Rivasl00 and Rivals250 to watch prospects may be the n

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3/2/07
 â€¢ John Talman
Notre Dame is the latest to offer Cyrus Gray

Notre Dame is the latest to offer Cyrus Gray

While early recruiting continues to grip the state of Texas like never before, there are a few big-time talents that aren't looking to make a quick de

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3/1/07
 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
Gray is wide open

Gray is wide open

One prospect just starting to hit his stride from an early offer stand point is DeSoto's Cyrus Gray. With a good combination of size and speed, and wi

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2/27/07
 â€¢ Andrew Stiglmeier
Could Gray be the guy

Could Gray be the guy

The news that Texas has backed off of running back Jermie Calhoun is still sending shockwaves through the Longhorn fan base, and it's raised the obvio

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2/21/07
 â€¢ Jason Suchomel
Gray likes what he sees

Gray likes what he sees

DeSoto running back Cyrus Gray is starting to rocket up the charts in the class of 2008 and plenty of Division I programs from across the nation have

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2/19/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Video Feature: Cyrus Gray one-on-one

Video Feature: Cyrus Gray one-on-one

Big 12 offers have been rolling in for running back Cyrus Gray (DeSoto, Texas). Find out in this on-camera interview who Gray likes, plus listen to w

2/19/07
 â€¢ Rivals.com
OSU looking at DeSoto RB

OSU looking at DeSoto RB

Some of the early prognosticators have mentioned that one of the better athletes coming out of the state of Texas in 2008 is DeSoto, Texas native Cyru

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2/13/07
 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
DeSoto pair talk about their recent visit to UT

DeSoto pair talk about their recent visit to UT

From almost the moment that DeSoto defensive end Von Miller committed to Texas A&M last year, it's been widely assumed that a few of his standout team

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2/13/07
 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
Early decision for Gray

Early decision for Gray

DALLAS - Junior running back Cyrus Gray made his way over to the Rivals.com Junior Day at Southern Methodist University on Saturday with an open mind.

2/10/07
 â€¢ John Talman
Dallas Junior Day: Starting things off right

Dallas Junior Day: Starting things off right

DALLAS - With two Rivals.com Junior Day events set for the Lone Star State this weekend, not many people figured the turnout for the first at Southern

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2/10/07
 â€¢ John Talman
Texas tidbits: Starting fast

Texas tidbits: Starting fast

Junior days have taken on a new importance in regards to locking up top Texas talent early. The upcoming weeks look to set a foundation for several sc

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2/2/07
 â€¢ John Talman
Gray not close to a decision

Gray not close to a decision

A Texas A&M offer for DeSoto junior running back Cyrus Gray has been in the works, but he did officially get his offer until this week. Now with the A

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2/1/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Texas AM raising the bar in 2008

Texas AM raising the bar in 2008

Recruiting seems to move faster every year and schools like Texas A&M are not wasting anytime on next year's class. The first junior day of the year w

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1/30/07
 â€¢ John Talman
Junior Day a resounding success

Junior Day a resounding success

To say that Texas A&M's first Junior Day of the year was a success is an understatement. The Aggies picked up seven commitments, and a number of other

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1/29/07
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
2008 RB picks up first three offers

2008 RB picks up first three offers

DeSoto, Texas star junior Cyrus Gray didn't have to wait too long for his first scholarship offers to arrive. He's received three, starting in late Oc

12/28/06
 â€¢ John Talman
Bowie seniors, juniors heat up

Bowie seniors, juniors heat up

Since coach Kenny Perry took over at Arlington (Texas) Bowie after leaving Haltom City (Texas) Haltom High School this past year, it's been a whirlwin

12/20/06
 â€¢ John Talman
Texas tidbits: Year of the running back

Texas tidbits: Year of the running back

During the 2007 class in the Lone Star state, many were hailing at as the year of the quarterback. Texas, a state historically known for producing top

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11/2/06
 â€¢ John Talman
AMs most recent commit bringing friends Saturday

AMs most recent commit bringing friends Saturday

DeSoto wide receiver Garrick Williams recently committed to Texas A&M, and Saturday will be his first Kyle Field game day experience as a future Aggie

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10/31/06
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Video: Cyrus Gray shows his speed

Video: Cyrus Gray shows his speed

Video: Cyrus Gray shows his speed

10/23/06
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Texas tidbits: Loaded groups coming up

Texas tidbits: Loaded groups coming up

There are schools every year that tout a gaudy class of Division I prospects. With the state of Texas' 2008 group starting to emerge with scholarship

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10/12/06
 â€¢ John Talman
No Gray area when talking about DeSoto junior

No Gray area when talking about DeSoto junior

DeSoto High School has been a talking point in recruiting circles for the past season, namely because of defensive end/linebacker Von Miller. But DeSo

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10/9/06
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Game of the Week: DeSoto at Cedar Hill

Game of the Week: DeSoto at Cedar Hill

All eyes Friday night will be on Cedar Hill's Longhorn Stadium as DeSoto travels to face Cedar Hill for District 8-5A supremacy at 7:30 p.m. The game

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10/6/06
 â€¢ Troy Miller
Texas tidbits: Talent left on the board

Texas tidbits: Talent left on the board

It's hard to ignore how fast Texas prospects are jumping off the board and making early commitments, but that doesn't mean that there isn't any talent

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9/28/06
 â€¢ John Talman
DeSoto and Garland showcase playmakers

DeSoto and Garland showcase playmakers

DeSoto and Garland aren't just two of the best teams in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, but also in the entire state of Texas. Aggie Websider's Jeff

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9/12/06
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley