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Graves hitting the wrestling mat

Graves hitting the wrestling mat

For standout defensive tackle Pearlie Graves, National Signing Day's arrival last month couldn't have come at a better time. Having made the decision

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3/12/09
 • Jordan Strebeck
Graves surprises with Signing Day choice

Graves surprises with Signing Day choice

Four-star defensive tackle Pearlie Graves has made his college choice. Which program received the talented defender's Letter of Intent? <i>RedRaiderSp

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2/4/09
 • Aaron Dickens
Farrell: National Signing Day predictions

Farrell: National Signing Day predictions

Predicting what's going to happen on Signing Day is always difficult and risky based on the unpredictability of 17-year-old football players. However,

2/4/09
 • Mike Farrell
Time set for Graves announcement

Time set for Graves announcement

The question about whether Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive tackle Pearlie Graves will stick with his commitment to Michigan or sign with another

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2/3/09
 • Josh Helmholdt
Arthur Jeffery raves about UT visit

Arthur Jeffery raves about UT visit

The fan reaction, at first, was a bit disarming to Arthur Jeffery Saturday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. The big, 6-foot-4-inch, 285-pound defensiv

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1/19/09
 • John Brice
Okla., Miss. headline state rankings releases

Okla., Miss. headline state rankings releases

Jenks (Okla.) High four-star cornerback Gabe Lynn started out the season as the top player in the state and he finishes in the No. 1 spot in the Soone

1/19/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
2009 In-State Battle Board

2009 In-State Battle Board

Each season in Oklahoma, all three in-state Division-I programs do battle over the services of the state's top prospects. This season is no different

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1/18/09
 • Justin Mitchell
Graves gives Vols high marks

Graves gives Vols high marks

One of the newest names on Tennessee's radar screen is Tulsa, Oklahoma defensive tackle Pearlie Graves. Graves was in Knoxville this weekend for an of

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1/18/09
 • Austin Price
Oklahoma standout to see Knoxville

Oklahoma standout to see Knoxville

This weekend, Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin will host his first major visit weekend as some 8-10 prospects are expected be in Knoxville. Several of

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1/14/09
 • Brent Hubbs
Graves Has One More Visit to Take

Graves Has One More Visit to Take

Roughly three months ago it seemed the Oklahoma Sooners, just after offering Pearlie Graves, had a near untouchable hold on the lead for his services.

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12/11/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Graves makes his commitment known

Graves makes his commitment known

Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive tackle Pearlie Graves revealed two weeks ago that he had an outright leader, but wanted to tie up some loose ends

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11/19/08
 • Josh Helmholdt
Four-star DT Graves has a clear leader

Four-star DT Graves has a clear leader

Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive tackle Pearlie Graves took back-to-back official visits to Michigan and Texas Tech the first two weekends in Octo

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11/5/08
 • Josh Helmholdt
Prospects plans altered

Prospects plans altered

Kansas State's football program had several unofficial visitors for their game against Oklahoma. At least two players were scheduled to make official

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10/28/08
 • Brian Gates
Graves talks OSU

Graves talks OSU

Ranked as the top in-state defensive tackle prospect that the Cowboys are after is Tulsa, Oklahoma native Pearlie Graves. The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder h

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10/22/08
 • Jay Fielder
Graves: That was unbelievable!

Graves: That was unbelievable!

Having already taken an official visit to Michigan recently, four-star defensive tackle Pearlie Graves took in the Texas Tech-Nebraska game this past

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10/16/08
 • Jordan Strebeck
More from Graves on his Michigan visit

More from Graves on his Michigan visit

On Wednesday, Tulsa (Okla.) East Central head coach Travis Hill talked about his star defensive tackle, Pearlie Graves, and the recent official visit

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10/9/08
 • Josh Helmholdt
Oklahoma DT making visit plans

Oklahoma DT making visit plans

Pearlie may not be the most common first name, but it doesn't matter when you're a 6-foot-3, 260-pound defensive lineman like Pearlie Graves. Will he

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10/9/08
 • Jordan Strebeck
Coach comments on Graves Michigan visit

Coach comments on Graves Michigan visit

Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive lineman Pearlie Graves was one of four official visitors in Ann Arbor his past weekend. The 6-3, 260-pound Graves

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10/8/08
 • Josh Helmholdt
Big 12 schools find Tulsa success

Big 12 schools find Tulsa success

Oklahoma might be Big 12 South territory, but Big 12 North teams have made the state happy hunting grounds. Several prospects committed to North progr

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8/30/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Graves has the Grades, and the Offers

Graves has the Grades, and the Offers

TULSA - As Pearlie Graves headed into his senior year there were two things circling in his head, one was a source of pride, and the other one caused

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8/29/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Talent All Over the Field in Tulsa

Talent All Over the Field in Tulsa

TULSA – Defensive tackle is one of the toughest positions in the country to find elite talent, but Tulsa seems to have a wealth of them heading into t

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8/29/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Up Close: Tulsa has Numerous Stars

Up Close: Tulsa has Numerous Stars

TULSA - With the numerous programs around the Tulsa area that are producing top flight talent year in and year out there is hardly anywhere else to st

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8/29/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Oklahoma state ranking deep with talent

Oklahoma state ranking deep with talent

While it might not get as much national recognition as its neighbor south of the Red River, Oklahoma has always been a must-stop spot for college foot

7/9/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Graves talks OSU interest

Graves talks OSU interest

Another locally strong defensive line prospect to keep an eye on throughout the summer is Tulsa, Oklahoma product Pearlie Graves. Being a solid prosp

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4/14/08
 • Jay Fielder
Graves hears from Penn State

Graves hears from Penn State

The last time BWI spoke with Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive tackle Pearlie Graves, he was seeking a way to get in touch with the Penn State coac

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3/19/08
 • Sean Fitz
Graves wants to hear from the Lions

Graves wants to hear from the Lions

Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive tackle Pearlie Graves has yet to pull in his first offer, but his abilities are attracting attention from schools

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2/22/08
 • Sean Fitz
Graves is quickly becoming a name to know

Graves is quickly becoming a name to know

There was a time that players transferred away from Tulsa East Central to find great football, but since the arrival of head coach Travis Hill the Car

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1/29/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Weve got next

Weve got next

College coaches and fans from all over the nation have had their eye on the Class of 2008 for quite a while due to prospects like Jameel Owens and Kye

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11/5/07
 • Justin Mitchell