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Signee Spotlight: Tony Jerod

Signee Spotlight: Tony Jerod

In our continuing series spotlighting the A&M signing class of 2008, we talk to DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod. He talks about his activities bot

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Big 12 Signing Day dream team

Big 12 Signing Day dream team

Everyone knows Texas produces more than its share of football talent and the Big 12 Signing Day Dream Team backs that up as 14 members of the team hai

 • Barton Simmons
Aggie commits discuss their current status

Aggie commits discuss their current status

After a coaching change in College Station, several A&M commits started looking at other schools in addition to the Aggies. Many of the highest-rated

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 • Rivals
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

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Jerod solidifies commitment to AM

Jerod solidifies commitment to AM

After he took official visits to Louisville and Tech in December, it was difficult to ascertain whether or not DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod rem

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Cardinal coaches impress Jerod family

Cardinal coaches impress Jerod family

Louisville continues to make it a priority to sign at least high-profile defensive ends in the class of 2008, and they are still on the hunt. One of t

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 • Jeff Wafford
Cards squarely in Jerods top three

Cards squarely in Jerods top three

Four-star defensive end Tony Jerod continues to move closer to a college decision. Cardinalsports.com talked to the talented player recently about whe

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 • Jeff Wafford
Jerods decision process is on-going

Jerods decision process is on-going

When Texas A&M commit Tony Jerod went public with his decision to open things up, the Red Raiders didn't hesitate. The four-star defensive end took hi

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 • Chris Level
AM commit talks Louisville visit

AM commit talks Louisville visit

DeSoto defensive lineman, and Texas A&M commitment, Tony Jerod took his second official visit this weekend. After tripping to Texas Tech a week ago, t

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Louisville visit surprises Jerod

Louisville visit surprises Jerod

DeSoto (Tex.) four-star defensive end Tony Jerod started his tour of official visits last weekend with a trip to Texas Tech. This weekend the 6-3, 249

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Jerod enjoyed visit to Texas Tech

Jerod enjoyed visit to Texas Tech

DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod committed to A&M early last spring, after taking unofficial visits to both A&M and Texas. He has seemingly been a

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Horns looking to steal an AM commit

Horns looking to steal an AM commit

Tony Jerod was one of the first commitments in the 2008 Texas A&M recruiting class, but rumors began to fly in November when talks began on the fate o

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 • Jason Suchomel
Sherman puts a call in to Jerod

Sherman puts a call in to Jerod

Texas A&M commit and DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod got a call from new head coach Mike Sherman this weekend. Unfortunately for Sherman, Jerod wa

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Jerod popular among college recruiters

Jerod popular among college recruiters

DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod committed to the Aggies last spring. However, with his play on the field - he registered 13 sacks this season - co

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Jerod intrigued by Pac 10 school

Jerod intrigued by Pac 10 school

Texas A&M defensive line commit Tony Jerod and his DeSoto Eagles had a huge win last Friday over previously unbeaten Arlington Bowie. With a lengthy p

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Florida invades the Rivals250

Florida invades the Rivals250

This month's updated Rivals250 features an infusion of talent from Florida. Of the 18 new players that are moving into the prestigious list – which ra

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Jerod just looking

Jerod just looking

A once promising season has gone awry for Texas A&M University; amidst their five losses are rumors of a potential buyout of head coach Dennis Franchi

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 • Zack Lehatto
Jerod getting more phone calls, may look around

Jerod getting more phone calls, may look around

DeSoto defensive end Tony Jerod was one of the first commitments in the class of 2008 to Texas A&M. He's been steadfast in his commitment throughout t

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 • 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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Jerod frustrated on the field

Jerod frustrated on the field

DeSoto defensive end Tony Jerod and his DeSoto teammates recently lost their second game of the season, and Jerod is getting frustrated at teams conti

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Jerod and teammates ready for run at title

Jerod and teammates ready for run at title

DeSoto has been one of the better teams in the state of Texas the past few years. However, they have never been able to make much noise come playoff t

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 • Brian Perroni
Jerod primed for run at state title

Jerod primed for run at state title

With schools across Texas beginning fall practices today, everybody starts off with a clean slate. However, DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod still

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Jerod staying busy on the AAU circuit

Jerod staying busy on the AAU circuit

DeSoto defensive tackle Tony Jerod is more well known for his play on the football field, but lately it's been his play on the hardwood that has helpe

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 • Jef Tarpley
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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 • Brian Perroni
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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 • 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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 • John Talman
MW game expecting handful of visitors

MW game expecting handful of visitors

The Texas A&M football team will wrap up spring drills Saturday with the annual Maroon and White game at Kyle Field at 2 p.m. The game is also a chanc

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 • Brian Perroni
Where will Jerod play

Where will Jerod play

Where DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod will play his college football has been decided for some time since Jerod committed to Texas A&M's class of

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Texas tidbits: Talent off the board

Texas tidbits: Talent off the board

With a barrage of commitments from Texas prospects, it would appear at first glance that very few top prospects are still left on the board. That's ev

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 • John Talman
Texas tidbits: Talent surge

Texas tidbits: Talent surge

Times could be changing in terms of talent for defensive line prospects for the Lone Star State in the class of 2008. In the two previous classes, no

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 • John Talman
Texas tidbits: Let the race begin

Texas tidbits: Let the race begin

The race is on for the top Texas prospects schools such as Texas A&M, Texas, and Oklahoma are all adding Lone Star commitments seemingly by the week.

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 • John Talman
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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 • 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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 • Geoff Ketchum
Jerod enjoys AM Junior Day

Jerod enjoys AM Junior Day

This past weekend, Texas A&M hosted many juniors, including DeSoto defensive lineman Tony Jerod. The 6-foot-5, 252 pound lineman talks about his time

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 • 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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 • 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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 • Jeff Tarpley
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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 • John Talman
Video: Tony Jerod holds his ground

Video: Tony Jerod holds his ground

Video: Tony Jerod holds his ground

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