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Which positions have top 10 CFB teams recruited the best?

Which positions have top 10 CFB teams recruited the best?

Alabama has hit it big at running back; Penn State has been producing quality QBs

10/22/17
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Freshman Tracker: Thriving on the edges

Freshman Tracker: Thriving on the edges

Stephen Zimmerman is one of many freshman putting up numbers outside of traditional power conferences.

2/5/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
JUCO DL expects to arrive at UM later this month

JUCO DL expects to arrive at UM later this month

This JUCO DL signee says he's all set for his Miami arrival later this month. Well, almost. What stands in his way? Read on for the latest going on he

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7/15/13
 â€¢ Gary Ferman
Big Board 2014

Big Board 2014

Aggieyell.com's Big Board is back, providing the latest on Texas A&M's recruiting efforts for 2014. Check it out here!

6/19/13
 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
Smelling the Roses

Smelling the Roses

Derrick Griffin (MVP), an elite football athlete made sure he put his Rangers on the map by beating Dallas Kimball 55-47.

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3/10/13
 â€¢ Blue Zertuche
Signee has work to do in order to qualify

Signee has work to do in order to qualify

There's no disputing the talent level of Rosenberg (TX) Terry High School WR and Cane signee Derrick Griffin. Now the issue becomes whether he can qua

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2/25/13
 â€¢ Matt Shodell
EXCLUSIVE: Canes land out-of-blue late signee

EXCLUSIVE: Canes land out-of-blue late signee

The Hurricanes have another addition to the Class of 2013. And it's a great one. He's a four-star prospect with tremendous skills. Don't miss this hug

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2/19/13
 â€¢ Gary Ferman
Rivals100 WR Derrick Griffin visits Auburn

Rivals100 WR Derrick Griffin visits Auburn

Rosenberg (Tex.) Rivals100 four-star receiver and longtime Texas A&M commit Derrick Griffin visited Auburn this weekend. Is Griffin closing in on sign

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2/10/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
NFL comparisons: Green, Browne

NFL comparisons: Green, Browne

Which pro quarterback is a good match for Max Browne? We continue our week of scouting reports and NFL comparisons.

1/29/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
NFL comparisons: Ramsey, Fuller

NFL comparisons: Ramsey, Fuller

Five-star CB Jalen Ramsey helps lead off a week of scouting reports and NFL comparisons for our top 10 overall prospects.

1/28/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

Five-star DT Eddie Vanderdoes will be among the big names at Notre Dame this weekend. Who else has important official visitors?

1/25/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Proof of AMs loaded 13 class found in the Rivals 250

Proof of AMs loaded 13 class found in the Rivals 250

Justin Manning is one of 14 4-star Aggie commits for 2013, but Texas A&M isn't done yet.

1/22/13
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Recapping a big recruiting weekend

Recapping a big recruiting weekend

Get the latest on Texas A&M's efforts to land Daeshon Hall and other recruiting news from the weekend right here.

1/21/13
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Robert Nkemdiche is among the Rivals100 prospects who remain uncommitted. Mike Farrell weighs in as to where they could end up.

1/9/13
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards

Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards

Taquan Mizzell's name comes up more than once as Mike Farrell passes out his Army Bowl awards. Who else caught Mike's eye?

1/7/13
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Army Bowl East top performers

Army Bowl East top performers

The target on his back did not bother Derrick Green, the East's top performer at the Army Bowl. Who joined him on the list?

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1/6/13
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt & Adam Friedman
Army Bowl West top performers

Army Bowl West top performers

Linebacker Jaylon Smith stood out during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Get inside for more top performers on the West squad.

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1/6/13
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Army Bowl - Derrick Griffins TD

Army Bowl - Derrick Griffins TD

Texas A&M 2013 WR commit Derrick Griffin's touchdown at the Army All-American game grab was impressive. Check it out here.

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1/5/13
 â€¢ Courtney Roland
U.S. Army Bowl: West Game balls

U.S. Army Bowl: West Game balls

Eddie Vanderdoes shined in practice and that carried over to the Army Bowl. Who else did enough to earn a game ball in the West?

1/5/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
After slow start, Johnson leads way

After slow start, Johnson leads way

After a slow start, East quarterback Jeremy Johnson made sure the U.S. Army All-American Bowl had a thrilling finish.

1/5/13
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Long-committed Aggies happy to have newcomers

Long-committed Aggies happy to have newcomers

Derrick Griffin committed to Texas A&M in early January, but is happy that other U.S. Army All-Americans are joining the party.

1/4/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Army: Thursday West top performers

Army: Thursday West top performers

Steven Mitchell 'is a special player,' Army West coach Mike Jinks said. Who else stood out on Thursday?

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1/3/13
 â€¢ Ryan Abraham
A closer look at the Aggie Army All-Americans

A closer look at the Aggie Army All-Americans

Find out how Texas A&M's commits and targets are faring at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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1/2/13
 â€¢ Aaron Fredericks
U.S. Army Bowl: Top performers West

U.S. Army Bowl: Top performers West

Who were the top performers from Army Bowl West practices? Start with Mike Mitchell and go from there.

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1/1/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
U.S. Army Bowl: Monday West story lines

U.S. Army Bowl: Monday West story lines

Corey Robinson made a name for himself Monday. What other story lines came out of the West's first day of practice?

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12/31/12
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Recruits can take initiative in process

Recruits can take initiative in process

North Carolina commit Greg Webb isn't the only Army All-American who went after a dream offer he didn't have but wanted badly.

12/31/12
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Griffins ties to Texas AM strengthen

Griffins ties to Texas AM strengthen

Rivals100 wide receiver Derrick Griffin has been committed to Texas A&M for a long time, and his feelings only grow stronger.

12/30/12
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl

Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl

Can Max Browne push for the No. 1 spot in the country at the U.S. Army Bowl. Mike Farrell identifies the top 10 things to watch.

12/29/12
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

How did the tide turn for Alabama in the case of four-star WR Robert Foster? Go Inside the Mind of Mike for that and more.

12/28/12
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals 250 shows AMs 13 class is high quality

Rivals 250 shows AMs 13 class is high quality

With nine members in the Rivals 250, including DT Kerrick Huggins, Texas A&M's 2013 recruiting class is both big and very talented.

12/4/12
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Louisiana catching up to neighboring Texas

Louisiana catching up to neighboring Texas

Texas produces more talent, but Tre'Davious White is one of the special talents helping Louisiana gain on its neighbor.

12/4/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Derrick Griffin honored with Army Bowl

Derrick Griffin honored with Army Bowl

Rosenberg Terry WR <>Derek Griffin will have the opportunity to showcase his no. 3 wide receiver status against the best recruits in the nation at the

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11/13/12
 â€¢ Courtney Roland
Griffin grateful for Army Bowl invite

Griffin grateful for Army Bowl invite

Derrick Griffin perservered through several tough life circumstances growing up and was honored as a U.S. Army All-American.

11/13/12
 â€¢ Courtney Roland
White, Stewart put up big numbers in Week 8

White, Stewart put up big numbers in Week 8

Find out how James White and other Aggie commits did last weekend in Monday's Commitment Update.

10/29/12
 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
The Old Coach Statewide Roundup: Week Four

The Old Coach Statewide Roundup: Week Four

The Old Coach's Matt Diggs and Staff recaps some of the top games and players from around the state for Week Four. How did the prospects do and will

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9/30/12
 â€¢ The Old Coach Staff
Ellis sets the pace for AM commits

Ellis sets the pace for AM commits

Texas A&M commits CB Noel Ellis and LB Darian Claiborne had big games last weekend as their teams won. Which commits joined the Louisiana prospects in

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9/24/12
 â€¢ AggieYell
What if they were football standouts

What if they were football standouts

While basketball is bigtime, football is still king in Texas. TexasHoops.com looks at 12 athletes (pictured is Julius Randle) and asks where they woul

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9/19/12
 â€¢ TexasHoops.com staff
Stewart, White among big performers

Stewart, White among big performers

QB Kohl Stewart and RB James White were two early Texas A&M commits in the 2013 class. Both showed why the Aggies were so high on them last weekend. C

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9/18/12
 â€¢ AggieYell
Around the Southwest: Seals-Jones injured

Around the Southwest: Seals-Jones injured

Rivals100 ATH Ricky Seals-Jones had some big unofficial visits lined up, but those may be on hold. Find out why as Jason Howell gives us the scoop in

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9/7/12
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Southwest mailbag: Talent in Texas

Southwest mailbag: Talent in Texas

Rivals.com Southwest analyst Jason Howell answers questions from readers, including the future of Andrew Billings.

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9/7/12
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Breaking down 2013 team rankings

Breaking down 2013 team rankings

Lane Kiffin's USC program sits strong atop the 2013 team rankings after the post-summer prospect ratings. Rivals.com's Kynon Codrington breaks down th

8/24/12
 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
AM gathering weapons at WR

AM gathering weapons at WR

As Texas A&M transitions to a pass-heavy offense, the Aggies are bringing in top-flight receiver talent, including Thomas Johnson. Aggieyell.com takes

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6/26/12
 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
Big Board 3.1

Big Board 3.1

The Big Board returns with the latest update on Texas A&M's recruiting efforts for the class of 2013! Check it out right here.

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6/21/12
 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
Is SEC already boosting Mizzou, Texas AM

Is SEC already boosting Mizzou, Texas AM

Moving to the SEC appears to have boosted Missouri and Texas A&M in recruiting. Aggies' pledge Ishmael Wilson says there is more to it.

6/20/12
 â€¢ Steve Megargee
Texas-sized battle for top spot in state rankings

Texas-sized battle for top spot in state rankings

Five-star QB Tyrone Swoopes holds the top spot in the Texas state rankings, but four-star WR Ricky Seals-Jones is close behind.

6/13/12
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Michigan takes early lead in team chase

Michigan takes early lead in team chase

Michigan has the top overall class in the nation as June begins, with 14 four-star prospects, including QB Shane Morris. Rivals.com's Chris Nee breaks

6/4/12
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Rivals100: Who is on the cusp of elite status

Rivals100: Who is on the cusp of elite status

Ricky Seals-Jones appears to be the next player destined for five-star status. He and nine others seem poised to reach elite status.

5/31/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com
AYTV: Derrick Griffin  Victor Davis all-access

AYTV: Derrick Griffin Victor Davis all-access

Texas A&M commits Derrick Griffin and Victor Davis share with AggieYell TV the latest in recruiting and strike a pose for the camera at the VYPE photo

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5/24/12
 â€¢ Courtney Roland
Texas Teams do well at in-state EYBL

Texas Teams do well at in-state EYBL

Call it home-court advantage. Texas' three representatives in the Nike EYBL put on a show over the weekend. (Pictured is Houston Hoops guard Justin Ja

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5/14/12
 â€¢ TexasHoops.com staff
Next Level Baller: Saturdays stars

Next Level Baller: Saturdays stars

Rivals.com split time between the EYBL and the Next Level Baller spring tournament on Saturday where Leron Black and Team Thad were among the top 16-a

5/13/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Texas teams competing at the EYBL

Texas teams competing at the EYBL

The Nike EYBL makes a stop in Frisco this weekend, and players like Duke commit Matt Jones (pictured) are looking to make some noise against the natio

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5/11/12
 â€¢ TexasHoops.com staff
A look at how AM could close the 2013 class

A look at how AM could close the 2013 class

Texas A&M already has 15 commits for 2013, leaving 10 spots (at least) still to fill. Aggieyell.com takes its best shot at predicting who well end up

5/7/12
 â€¢ Mark Passwaters and Jeff Tarpley
West Virginia starting to develop Texas pipeline

West Virginia starting to develop Texas pipeline

With West Virginia moving to the Big 12, recruiting more in Texas is a natural possibility. And Dana Holgorsen has put together a staff that knows the

5/1/12
 â€¢ Steve Megargee
Big Board 3.0

Big Board 3.0

Aggieyell.com's Big Board returns with the latest on Texas A&M's recruiting objectives for 2013. Check it out here!

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4/18/12
 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
Around the nation: Irish fight back

Around the nation: Irish fight back

Rivals250 QB Malik Zaire is one of many reasons Notre Dame fans are feeling good lately. More in Rivals.com's Around the Nation look at the latest rec

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3/29/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Griffin, Seals-Jones top 13 outside receivers list

Griffin, Seals-Jones top 13 outside receivers list

Rosenberg Terry WR Derrick Griffin was an early Texas A&M commit for 2013 and brings a rare combination of size and speed to the table. Where does he

3/15/12
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
The Top 10s: Breaking down 2013

The Top 10s: Breaking down 2013

The spring evaluation process is right around the corner, but we thought it would be a good time to size up the state based on the most recent 2013 LS

3/14/12
 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
Texas: Recruiting has never been better

Texas: Recruiting has never been better

Slowly but surely, the Texas recruiting class for 2013 has the makings of one of its best ever, led by QB Tyrone Swoopes.

3/10/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com
SEC breakdown: Better start for Vols

SEC breakdown: Better start for Vols

A year ago, Tennessee was an afterthought on the recruiting trail. But Derek Dooley and his staff are off to a solid start in 2013. Keith Niebuhr brea

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3/6/12
 â€¢ Keith Niebuhr
Around the SW: Prevot making move

Around the SW: Prevot making move

Interest in defensive end Torrodney Prevot has been soaring recently, one of many topics Rivals.com analyst Brian Perroni covers in this week's Around

2/23/12
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
2011 TheOldCoach.com Class 4A All-State Team

2011 TheOldCoach.com Class 4A All-State Team

The fantastic high school career of Aledo RB Johnathan Gray is now over, but the post season awards keep rolling in. Gray for the second year in a ro

1/18/12
 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Houston a fertile ground for 2013 recruiters

Houston a fertile ground for 2013 recruiters

At first glance, the city of Houston would seemingly appear down for 2013, but college recruiters will need to take a closer look as more and more pro

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1/14/12
 â€¢ Matt Malatesta
A dream comes true for Griffin

A dream comes true for Griffin

Derrick Griffin has endured a lot of hard knocks, but on Friday he made a decision he's been looking forward to: committing to Texas A&M. For more on

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1/6/12
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
TX Hoops on the Scene... More Outback

TX Hoops on the Scene... More Outback

Taylor Sutlive from San Antonio Chirchill was one of many prospects who impressed.

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12/9/11
 â€¢ Blue Zertuche
SW wrap: Miles all over field

SW wrap: Miles all over field

Safety Kameron Miles of West Mesquite was everywhere in a Texas playoff loss, recording 15 tackles, an INT, sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, two

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11/14/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Around the SW: Lone Star playoffs ahead

Around the SW: Lone Star playoffs ahead

Van Alstyne (Texas) junior OT Alex Mayes is among the underclassmen featured by Rivals.com analyst Brian Perroni in this week's Around the Southwest.

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11/9/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
SW Whispers: Edwards continues to baffle

SW Whispers: Edwards continues to baffle

Denton (Texas) Ryan DE Mario Edwards, the No. 2 prospect in the country, appears to be dropping Florida State. So who is in the driver's seat? Brian P

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10/26/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Southwest whispers: Latest on Blinn stars

Southwest whispers: Latest on Blinn stars

Texas A&M has been recruiting stars, such as RB Marion Grice, from loaded Blinn College. But what kind of response have the Aggies received? That, and

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10/12/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Midseason report: Top players scouted

Midseason report: Top players scouted

Klein (Texas) Forest QB Matt Davis is among the most impressive prospects that Rivals.com analysts have scouted in person over the first half of the 2

10/6/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Southwest mailbag: Vandy dips into Texas

Southwest mailbag: Vandy dips into Texas

Vanderbilt has ventured into Texas and might come away with OT Adam Butler of Duncanville. Rivals.com analyst Brian Perroni has more on Butler and oth

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10/5/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Southwest mailbag: Sanders to visit

Southwest mailbag: Sanders to visit

Barry Sanders might take in Saturday's Oklahoma State-Texas A&M top 10 showdown. But is the Oklahoma City star with famous bloodlines there for the Ag

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9/21/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Harrison twins also expected at UKs Madness

Harrison twins also expected at UKs Madness

The father of five-star 2013 twins Andrew and Aaron Harrison said his sons are also likely to attend Big Blue Madness.

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8/30/11
 â€¢ Steve Jones
Top performers in Texas

Top performers in Texas

Rivals.com's Brian Perroni spent the last three days in Texas checking out some of the state's top prospects in some big-time matchups, including an i

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8/28/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Griffin set for junior season

Griffin set for junior season

Rosenberg (Texas) Terry tight end Derrick Griffin gives the latest in his recruitment.

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8/24/11
 â€¢ Casey Cowan
Basketball players who shine in football

Basketball players who shine in football

Here are 10 basketball players to look out for on the football field (Derrick Griffin pictured).

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8/22/11
 â€¢ TexasHoops.com staff
Rivals.coms All-Camp Team - Offense

Rivals.coms All-Camp Team - Offense

Heading into our next set of evaluation meetings and a new set of rankings due at the end of August, here is a look at our all-camp offense from the s

8/10/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Best of summer: Impressive underclassmen

Best of summer: Impressive underclassmen

The Rivals.com summer wrap series continues today with the with a look at some of the top underclassmen scouted this summer, led by Robert Nkemdiche,

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8/8/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Griffin ready for a big junior year

Griffin ready for a big junior year

Rosenberg Terry standout Derrick Griffin is one of the state's best in two sports. Griffin updates the recruiting process inside.

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8/6/11
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Buzz around Terry High athletics

Buzz around Terry High athletics

Derrick Griffin Terry High's all-World receiver ......

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8/4/11
 â€¢ Matt Malatesta
Division 1 7 on 7 State Tournament Prospect List

Division 1 7 on 7 State Tournament Prospect List

Rosenberg Terry WR Derrick Griffin hasn't even started his junior season of high school yet, but the two sport star is already getting his share of hy

7/8/11
 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Sooner Summer Camp Hot 11: Defense

Sooner Summer Camp Hot 11: Defense

FREE STORY: The Sooner Summer camp hosted a ton of quality talent in June, and SoonerScoop.com breaks down all the information from the camp to tell y

6/29/11
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Sooner Camp Hot 11: Offense

Sooner Camp Hot 11: Offense

Oklahoma's Summer camp was it's usual massive collection of talent but what offensive stars stole the show?

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6/22/11
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Midlands mailbag: Oklahoma has OL options

Midlands mailbag: Oklahoma has OL options

Oklahoma lost a big one when Lee's Summit (Mo.) West OL Evan Boehm chose Mizzou over the Sooners. But OU should bounce back just fine, according to Ri

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6/16/11
 â€¢ Brian Perroni
2013 TE camps at Tech

2013 TE camps at Tech

2013 TE Derrick Griffin talks about his camp visit at Tech.

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6/14/11
 â€¢ Casey Cowan
Sooners Final One-Day Camp is a Huge Boom

Sooners Final One-Day Camp is a Huge Boom

Oklahoma's camp through the first few days hadn't seen the normal talent of Sooner camps through years past. However in one day it seems the Sooners m

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6/9/11
 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Griffin a star on the field and court

Griffin a star on the field and court

Rosenberg Terry's Derrick Griffin is an athlete in the truest sense of the word. The 2013 recruit has the ability to play both football and basketball

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5/24/11
 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
The debut of the LSR Top 100 for 2013

The debut of the LSR Top 100 for 2013

Although they won't officially sign letters of intent for another 621 days, it's not too early to start thinking about rankings as it relates to the C

5/22/11
 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
Griffin a true blue chip in both hoops and football

Griffin a true blue chip in both hoops and football

A lot of high school two-sport stars dream, or even talk, of playing two sports at the collegiate level. Just about all of them see their dreams fall

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5/17/11
 â€¢ Jason Suchomel
Houston teams shine outside of the city

Houston teams shine outside of the city

Four Houston-area teams fared well in tournaments in Denver and Duncanville, Texas, over the weekend. Pictured is Derrick Griffin of the Houston Defen

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4/18/11
 â€¢ Damon Sayles
Preview: Spring Ice Breaker 2011

Preview: Spring Ice Breaker 2011

The Spring Ice Breaker 2011, a showcase consisting of more than 150 high school, select and unsigned senior teams, will take place Friday through Sund

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3/18/11
 â€¢ Damon Sayles