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Which school is DLU? These five programs can stake a claim

Which school is DLU? These five programs can stake a claim

Which program can rightfully lay claim to the title of Defensive Line University? We have the case for five schools.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Combine 2017: Five programs that crushed it in Indianapolis

NFL Combine 2017: Five programs that crushed it in Indianapolis

Thanks in part to Malachi Dupre's performance, LSU is one of five programs that killed it at the NFL Combine.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Leon McQuay's game-winning interception against Penn State earned him a spot on our All-Bowl team.

 • Mike Farrell
Florida-LSU Recruiting Battles

Florida-LSU Recruiting Battles

Considering they aren't in the same division within the SEC, Florida & LSU wage their fair share of recruiting battles.

 • Blake Alderman
LSU presents life change for Bower

LSU presents life change for Bower

LSU football signee Tashawn Bower of Somerville, N.J. recalled having to fend off several pleas in January to try crawfish on his official visit.

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 • William Weathers
NJ Signing Day breakdown

NJ Signing Day breakdown

This past week, 55 high school prospects from the state of New Jersey signed letters of intent to FBS programs. Here's a breakdown of where those seni

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 • Bobby Deren
2013 Signing Class RoundTable

2013 Signing Class RoundTable

Welcome to the Inside the Gators Recruiting RoundTable. Today five recruiting analysts get together for an in-depth discussion about Florida's 2013 Si

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
2013 Recruiting Class Grades: Defense

2013 Recruiting Class Grades: Defense

FSU bolstered its already stout defense with an impressive crop of 2013 signees. The group is headlined by five-star defenders Matthew Thomas</db> and

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 • D.C. Reeves
Notebook: Familiarity key with signees

Notebook: Familiarity key with signees

Florida coach Will Muschamp has never coached any of the 28 players he signed Wednesday in a game. He doesn't know what will happen when he throws the

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 • Bryan Holt
Five surprises on National Signing Day

Five surprises on National Signing Day

As usual, NSD had its share of surprises, including Torrodney Prevot's Oregon pledge.

 • Jason Howell
Bower saw better opportunity at LSU

Bower saw better opportunity at LSU

For the past four years John Hack served as Immaculata High's defensive line coach in Somerville, N.J. before being recently being elevated to the sch

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 • William Weathers
Signing Day 2013 Road Map: Whats in play for FSU

Signing Day 2013 Road Map: Whats in play for FSU

There's plenty of intrigue with FSU's 2013 class entering Signing Day, like whether it can land 5-star LB Matthew Thomas. Warchant.com examines the to

 • D.C. Reeves
Florida Signing Day Storylines

Florida Signing Day Storylines

The 2013 recruiting cycle is almost over. Wednesday is National Signing Day and coaches all over the country are scrambling to secure the final pieces

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 • Bryan Holt
National Signing Day: Top story lines

National Signing Day: Top story lines

Eddie Vanderdoes could bring joy to UCLA on National Signing Day. Our analysts have all the stories to watch around the country.

 • Rivals.com
Bower visits Auburn again, decision looming

Bower visits Auburn again, decision looming

Immaculata (N.J.) four-star defensive end and Auburn commit Tashawn Bower discusses his unofficial visit to the Plains, and whether the visit strength

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 • Justin Hokanson
Roundtable: Wheres the circus

Roundtable: Wheres the circus

Which prospect's announcement on signing day has the potential to turn crazy? Mackenzie Alexander is one possibility.

 • Rivals.com
Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer

Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer

Can Gus Malzahn lure a couple of 5-stars and lift Auburn into the top 10 in recruiting? Check out our weekend visit preview.

 • Dallas Jackson
Bower weighing options

Bower weighing options

Last weekend Tashawn Bower made the trip from New Jersey to Baton Rouge for an official visit with LSU. The current Auburn commit is visiting a few sc

 • Adam Friedman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Boy, oh Boyd

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Boy, oh Boyd

Rivals250 WR Tyler Boyd is committed to Pitt, but his saga is far from complete. Find out where he may visit and much more.

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 • Adam Friedman
Around the Midwest: Daniels song

Around the Midwest: Daniels song

Is Elijah Daniel re-thinking his Ole Miss pledge as he plans a surprise visit? Get that scoop and more Around the Midwest.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Down the Stretch: Defensive Targets

Down the Stretch: Defensive Targets

Where do things stand eight days out from National Signing Day? Up today, Inside the Gators takes a look at the remaining targets on defense.

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 • Blake Alderman
Bower set for last visit before final decision

Bower set for last visit before final decision

Immaculata (N.J.) four-star defensive end and Auburn commit Tashawn Bower talks about the last three weeks of visits, and his upcoming trip to Auburn.

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 • Justin Hokanson
Bower evaluating options

Bower evaluating options

One of the biggest differences awaiting four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower upon his return home Sunday to Somerville, N.J. from his official visit

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 • William Weathers
Roundtable: The hardest reads

Roundtable: The hardest reads

It could be Clemson, Texas A&M or someone else for Mackensie Alexander. At the Roundtable, our analysts discuss the tough calls.

 • Rivals
Weekend Visitor Preview: One leaves early

Weekend Visitor Preview: One leaves early

The second to last visit weekend before National Signing Day is a relatively quiet one for Florida as the Gators will host but three official visitors

 • Blake Alderman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Green day

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Green day

Derrick Green's recruitment likely ends this weekend. Where will he end up? Get that scoop and more Around the Mid-Atlantic.

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 • Adam Friedman
Four-star Bower has a tough decision ahead

Four-star Bower has a tough decision ahead

With Florida's defensive end board shrinking over the last week, it is now basically Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata four-star Tashawn Bower or bust for

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 • Blake Alderman
Bowers LSU plans

Bowers LSU plans

In the final analysis the ultimate decision of where four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower of Somerville, N.J.-Immaculata winds up going to college wi

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 • William Weathers
Bower talks visits, UF

Bower talks visits, UF

Tashawn Bower's highly publicized soft commitment to Auburn could be nearing its end. The defensive end from Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata visited Flor

 • Adam Friedman
Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

The weekend is finally here. In what will serve as Florida's last major visit weekend before National Signing Day, the Gators will play host to severa

 • Blake Alderman
Auburn four-star commit visiting the Gators

Auburn four-star commit visiting the Gators

This weekend Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower is set to make an official visit to the University of Florida.

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 • Blake Alderman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Green sets the date

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Green sets the date

Get inside to find out when 5-star RB Derrick Green will announce his college choice and more as we go Around the Mid-Atlantic.

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 • Adam Friedman
Notebook: Key recruits recap their FSU visits

Notebook: Key recruits recap their FSU visits

Warchant.com caught up with some of Florida State's official visitors including Arshad Jackson and Tashawn Bower to recap their visits and find out wh

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 • Michael Langston and Paul Thomas
Weekend Visitor Preview: Top tackle due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Top tackle due in

Here is a breakdown of who is expected to be on campus this weekend for Florida as well as a look at where the Gators' top targets are scheduled to be

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 • Blake Alderman
Final NJVarsity Top 30 for 2013: Part IV

Final NJVarsity Top 30 for 2013: Part IV

The countdown continues as NJVarsity unveils its next round of top senior prospects with a look at No.15-11 in the class of 2013.

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Commits  targets playing in all star events

Commits targets playing in all star events

While it's still the dead period in the world of recruiting, business is about to pickup greatly over the next week as the post season all star games

 • Mark Wheeler
Four-star DE will visit LSU

Four-star DE will visit LSU

For the past six months defensive end Tashawn Bower of Immaculata High in Somerville, N.J. has been committed to Auburn.

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 • William Weathers
ITG Recruiting Big Board

ITG Recruiting Big Board

The Big Board is a look at each of the remaining prospects the Gators are recruiting and their current chances of landing him.

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 • Blake Alderman
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Faceoff for UVa, UNC

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Faceoff for UVa, UNC

Brad Henson's surreptitious flip to UNC left Virginia stunned. What do the Cavs do now? Check Around the Mid-Atlantic.

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 • Adam Friedman
Malzahn building one step at a time

Malzahn building one step at a time

Gus Malzahn has spent most of his two weeks as head coach gaining clarity on player personnel issues. With a dead period now upon us, the coach's prio

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 • Jay G. Tate
Auburn four-star commit to visit Florida

Auburn four-star commit to visit Florida

With all of the action going on at Auburn, Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower has decided to take a few official visit

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 • Blake Alderman
Bower scouting Irish visit

Bower scouting Irish visit

A coaching change and Bob Diaco's recruiting pitch have Notre Dame back in play with four-star defender Tashawn Bower.

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 • Pete Sampson
Malzahn visits four-star DE commit

Malzahn visits four-star DE commit

Gus Malzahn continued his torrid recruiting pace on Saturday night as Auburn's new head coach was in New Jersey visiting four-star defensive end commi

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 • Justin Hokanson
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Race for Rodgers

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Race for Rodgers

The race for Rivals250 OT Na'Ty Rodgers is getting interesting. Go Around the Mid-Atlantic to find out who is still in it.

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 • Adam Friedman
Bower taking things slowly

Bower taking things slowly

In the wake of Gene Chizik's dismissal as Auburn head coach, Immaculata defensive end Tashawn Bower continues to maintain his verbal commitment to the

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 • Matt Hladik
Mind of Mike: Which is the top job

Mind of Mike: Which is the top job

Which vacant coaching job is most attractive from a recruiting standpoint? Mike Farrell ranks the openings Inside the Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Could Terps land Tabor

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Could Terps land Tabor

Could Maryland land class of 2014 4-star Jalen Tabor? Adam Friedman tackles that question and more in the Mid-Atlantic Mailbag.

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 • Adam Friedman
Bower still committed, speaks with Pelton

Bower still committed, speaks with Pelton

Immaculata (N.J.) four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower said publicly that regardless of a coaching change, his commitment to Auburn would likely stic

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 • Justin Hokanson
Commits react to Gene Chiziks departure

Commits react to Gene Chiziks departure

THE LATEST Members of Auburn's 2013 recruiting class react to AuburnSports.com about the dismissal of Gene Chizik and the status of their commitment..

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 • Justin Hokanson
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Realignment ramifications

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Realignment ramifications

Will Auburn commit Tashawn Bower switch to Rutgers? Find out in the Mid-Atlantic mailbag.

 • Adam Friedman
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Steal for Irish

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Steal for Irish

Can Notre Dame play Scrooge and steal 4-star LB Ebenezer Ogundeko? Get that answer and more in the Mid-Atlantic Mailbag.

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 • Adam Friedman
Bowers commitment remains steadfast

Bowers commitment remains steadfast

Somerville, N.J. four-star defensive end and Auburn commit Tashawn Bower talks about why his commitment to the Tigers remains strong despite a struggl

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 • Justin Hokanson
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Knights eye Bower

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Knights eye Bower

Could 4-star Auburn commit Tashawn Bower be dreaming of the Scarlet Knights? Mike Farrell has that scoop and much more.

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 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Silent commit for ND

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Silent commit for ND

Has Al-Quadin Muhammad given a silent verbal to Notre Dame? Get that answer and more in this week's Mid-Atlantic mailbag.

 • Mike Farrell
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Time running out for Clement

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Time running out for Clement

Could Pitt commit Corey Clement be close to a final decision? Check Around the Mid-Atlantic for the answer.

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 • Mike Farrell
No doubts for Bower after visit

No doubts for Bower after visit

Immaculata (Somerville, N.J.) four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower doesn't have any doubts about his commitment to Auburn. Not after an official visi

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 • AuburnSports.com Staff
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Teams need a Hand

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Teams need a Hand

Virginia Tech appears to be leading for 2014 star Da'Shawn Hand but the Hokies have plenty of company.

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 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Heel of a surprise

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Heel of a surprise

Greg Webb's flip to UNC from Penn State is a big reason the Heels have had an impressive recruiting season.

 • Mike Farrell
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

 • Kynon Codrington
Ups, downs of August positional rankings

Ups, downs of August positional rankings

Dual-threat QB Asiantii Woulard made a run at the top spot at his position, and he wasn't the only one. Get a complete look as we reveal our latest po

 • Woody Wommack
Reeves-Maybin highlights new four-stars

Reeves-Maybin highlights new four-stars

Clarksville (Tenn.) Northeast's Jalen Reeves-Maybin is one of 12 prospects making the jump to four-star status in the latest Rivals.com ratings releas

 • Rivals.com
Updated NJVarsity class of 2013 Top 30: 15-11

Updated NJVarsity class of 2013 Top 30: 15-11

The latest state rankings continue to be unveiled and it's time to take a look at the class of 2013 prospects who checked in at No.15-11.

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Rankings drop motivates Bower

Rankings drop motivates Bower

New Jersey defensive end Tashawn Bower was in the initial Rivals250 rankings, but dropped in the most recent rankings. Bower is using that slight as m

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 • Justin Hokanson
Breakdown: Tigers at The Opening

Breakdown: Tigers at The Opening

Rivals.com analysts Mike Farrell and Chris Nee breakdown the Auburn commits at Nike's The Opening last weekend in Oregon...

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 • Justin Hokanson
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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 • Mark Passwaters
Around the nation: Bulldogs on hot streak

Around the nation: Bulldogs on hot streak

There was plenty of news in the past week outside of Clemson, S.C. Rivals.com goes around the nation for headlines you may have missed, including a ho

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 • Rivals.com
Fisher Camp, Day 1: Ala. DE making waves, Rivals100 RB arrives

Fisher Camp, Day 1: Ala. DE making waves, Rivals100 RB arrives

Florida State hasn't struck gold with a defensive end commitment for the 2013 class. Did it uncover a diamond in the rough with Aliceville (Ala.) DE G

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 • Gene Williams and D.C. Reeves
New Jersey DE commits to Auburn

New Jersey DE commits to Auburn

Immaculata (Somerville, N.J.) weakside defensive end Tashawn Bower will be heading south to play college football. Bower, 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, commit

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Bower enjoys extended AU visit

Bower enjoys extended AU visit

Tashawn Bower just finished a three-day extended visit to Auburn during the Tigers' summer camp and left impressed...

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 • Justin Hokanson
Ups, downs of new positional rankings

Ups, downs of new positional rankings

Five-star strongside DE Kenny Bigelowmoved out of the top spot at his position, but only because top overall prospect Robert Nkemdiche moved in.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Updated NJ Varsity Top 30 for 2013: 15--11

Updated NJ Varsity Top 30 for 2013: 15--11

The latest top 30 list for the New Jersey class of 2013 moves ahead with a look at the prospects checking in at No. 15-11.

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Gators enter race for Rivals250 end

Gators enter race for Rivals250 end

On Wednesday Florida extended an offer to Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower.

 • Blake Alderman
Bower sets Irish visit

Bower sets Irish visit

Four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower talks about his upcoming Irish visit and his connection to Theo Riddick.

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 • Pete Sampson
Four-Star DE Has 10 Standing Out

Four-Star DE Has 10 Standing Out

Though he now counts 32 offers, four-star defensive end Tashawn Bower has cut his list to 10. He shares the details with HokieHaven.com.

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 • Jason Stamm
Nike Baltimore: Players to watch

Nike Baltimore: Players to watch

Saturday's Baltimore Nike camp features LB Alex Anzalone, who looks to take the focus off his de-commitment from Ohio State and put it back on the fie

 • Mike Farrell
Big East breakdown: Big weekend at Pitt

Big East breakdown: Big weekend at Pitt

Pitt will host an important invite-only event next weekend with several key prospects, including QB Tra'von Chapman. More in Mike Farrell's Big East b

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 • Mike Farrell
Bower will take a summer visit to Ann Arbor

Bower will take a summer visit to Ann Arbor

Michigan's biggest remaining need in the 2013 recruiting class may be on the defensive line, and the No. 250 player nationally, Somerville (N.J.) Imma

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 • Tim Sullivan
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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 • Mark Passwaters
Bower makes another trip to Rutgers

Bower makes another trip to Rutgers

A handful of 2013 prospects attended yesterday's Rutgers intrasquad scrimmage inside High Point Solutions Stadium, the most prominent one being Immacu

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 • Matt Hladik
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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 • Rivals.com
Class Outlook: Defense

Class Outlook: Defense

Recently, we took a broad look at the Ohio State recruiting efforts on the offensive side of the football. Now it's time to look at the defense.

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 • Marc Givler
Big East breakdown: Boost for Temple

Big East breakdown: Boost for Temple

The news that Temple will be joining the Big East for football this fall has helped the Owls get the attention of Rivals100 DT Greg Webb and some of h

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 • Mike Farrell
Bower will make a U-M visit

Bower will make a U-M visit

Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata defensive end Tashawn Bower will have plenty of college choices available to him when he decides to make a commitment. An

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 • Tim Sullivan
Mid-Atlantic whispers: Virginia makes noise

Mid-Atlantic whispers: Virginia makes noise

Virginia coach Mike London is making progress with some of the state's top players, giving the Cavaliers new hope. More in this week's Mid-Atlantic wh

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 • Mike Farrell
NJVarsity Positional Breakdowns: The DEs

NJVarsity Positional Breakdowns: The DEs

Defensive end is one of the positions featuring a host of marquee players in the class of 2013 and it's time for NJVarsity to take a look into the top

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Bower talks Rutgers, cutting down list

Bower talks Rutgers, cutting down list

The 4-star Immaculata defensive end picked up three new offers this week. He touched on those schools, as well as when he wants to cut down his impres

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 • Matt Hladik
Huskers join the mix for one of nations top DEs

Huskers join the mix for one of nations top DEs

The Huskers are one of many offers for one of the nation's top defensive ends, Tashawn Bower who remembers one NU game from 2011 he was especially imp

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 • John Talman
NJ Class of 2013 Top 30: Part II

NJ Class of 2013 Top 30: Part II

Our countdown of the top 30 junior prospects in New Jersey continues with a look at the players who checked in from No.'s 20-11.

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
 NJ Top 30 Class of 2013 Watch List

NJ Top 30 Class of 2013 Watch List

With the first installment of the NJVarsity Top 30 ready to be unveiled this week, here is a list of the junior prospects being considered for a place

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Rivals250: Most difficult decisions

Rivals250: Most difficult decisions

Rivals.com analysts discuss the most difficult decisions they faced in the Rivals250, including where to place Sam Smith.

 • Rivals.com
Bower hits Columbia

Bower hits Columbia

One of the country's top junior defensive ends visited Columbia yesterday for the first time. How did New Jersey's Tashawn Bower feel like he fit in

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 • Chris Clark
Bower hopes to visit several schools

Bower hopes to visit several schools

Junior defensive end Tashawn Bower of Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata is considered one of the top 2013 prospects from the Garden State. Already up to 1

 • Mike Farrell
Looking at 2013: Defense

Looking at 2013: Defense

Yesterday we looked at Ohio State's recruiting efforts for the 2013 class on the offensive side of the ball. Today, it's the defense's turn.

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 • Marc Givler
Video: Tashawn Bower junior highlights

Video: Tashawn Bower junior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Tashawn-Bower-Highlights-1-1101204

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 • Rivals
Bower hoping for more offers

Bower hoping for more offers

It was an hectic fall for top junior defensive end Tashawn Bower. Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata overachieved on the field, while off the field he cont

 • Mike Farrell
Bower checks out Rutgers

Bower checks out Rutgers

Like many of the talented underclassmen who spent Saturday afternoon on campus at Rutgers, Immaculata defensive end Tashawn Bower was already familiar

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 • Matt Hladik
Top juniors visit Rutgers

Top juniors visit Rutgers

Not only did Rutgers continue its work on the practice field on Saturday, but also welcomed some of the region's top juniors for an unofficial visit.

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 • ScarletNation.com Staff
Bower talks Cuse offer

Bower talks Cuse offer

Somerville (N.J.) Immaculata 2013 defensive end Tashawn Bower is one of the top defensive ends in the class of 2013. He also has an early offer from S

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 • Ryan Murray
Pitt offers a New Jersey junior

Pitt offers a New Jersey junior

Tashawn Bower looks like he'll be one of New Jersey's best prospects in the class of 2013, and Pitt recently joined the offer sheet for the Immaculata

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 • Chris Peak
Jersey junior wants to visit

Jersey junior wants to visit

This talented 2013 DL from the Garden State has an early offer from the Gamecocks, and hopes to see the program up close and personal in the future.

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 • Chris Clark