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Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes reign supreme when it comes to recruiting in the Big Ten.

 • Mike Farrell
Terps pay Drew Bailey a visit

Terps pay Drew Bailey a visit

Maryland coaches visited with top JUCO DT target Drew Bailey on Sunday night and another visit is in the works. He gives the latest.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Signee Film Study: The Yannick Ngakoue Breakdown

Signee Film Study: The Yannick Ngakoue Breakdown

Terrapin Times has spoken to numerous talent evaluators and broken down film of all the Maryland commits from the class of 2013. For our next evaluati

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 • Dave Lomonico
With four Terps signees, it was a special day at FCA

With four Terps signees, it was a special day at FCA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It started with a flurry in June, was bolstered further in mid-July, hit a few road bumps in September, and now, finally, has reac

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 • Dave Lomonico
Terps add key pieces on Signing Day

Terps add key pieces on Signing Day

Three commitments on National Signing Day moved the Terrapins up 18 spots to No. 31 on Rivals.com's team recruiting ranking board, which is about wh

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 • Mike Ashley
Ngakoue: I always wanted to go to Maryland

Ngakoue: I always wanted to go to Maryland

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Maryland head coach Randy Edsall and assistant Mike Locksley landed the fourth Musketeer on National Signing Day.

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 • Dave Lomonico
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
Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes

Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes

Can Nick Saban and Alabama catch Florida for the top recruiting class in the SEC? Find out where everyone ranks as we near NSD.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Roundtable: Biggest battles down the stretch

Roundtable: Biggest battles down the stretch

Shelton Gibson has two big schools fighting for his signature. The Rivals Roundtable examines the best battles left on board.

 • Rivals.com
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
Ngakoue still undecided

Ngakoue still undecided

Yannick Ngakoue is taking his time and doing his due diligence. After an early commitment to Maryland and subsequent de-commitment, the four-star line

 • Adam Friedman
Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Hugh Freeze has turned Ole Miss into a recruiting power. Which coaches are most likely to have some magic as Signing Day nears?

 • Rivals.com
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
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
Plenty of big movers in final Rivals100

Plenty of big movers in final Rivals100

Aside from the new five-stars, Alvin Kamara made the largest move up the Rivals rankings. Who else was movin' on up?

 • Rivals.com
Ngakoue recaps official

Ngakoue recaps official

Four-star LB Yannick Ngakoue breaks down his official visit to USC and which schools are still in the game.

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 • Chris Clark
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Laremy Tunsil's visit to Georgia this weekend is huge, and he is not alone. Find out who else has an important trip scheduled.

 • Dallas Jackson
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
TT Under Armour All-American Reaction: Yannick Ngakoue

TT Under Armour All-American Reaction: Yannick Ngakoue

ORLANDO -- Terrapin Times caught up with four-star Terps target Yannick Ngakoue after the Under Armour All-American game. Check out what he had to say

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 • Keith S. Cavanaugh
TT Under Armour Interview: Yannick Ngakoue

TT Under Armour Interview: Yannick Ngakoue

ORLANDO -- Check out Terrapin Times' video interview with Terps target Yannick Ngakoue at the Under Armour All-American Bowl Wednesday luncheon.

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 • Constantine Pergantis
4-star LB: Miami fits in my top

4-star LB: Miami fits in my top

This 4-star LB is a former Maryland commitment who is now considering the Canes. What's he saying about how UM wants to use him and his Hurricane recr

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 • Gary Ferman
UA notes: Redfield picking ND

UA notes: Redfield picking ND

Signs point to Max Redfield picking Notre Dame at Friday's Under Armour Game. Find more news in Wednesday's notebook.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UA: Team Nitro top performers

UA: Team Nitro top performers

Dorian Johnson took on all comers during Team Nitro's pass-protection drills. Find out who else made the top performers.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Terps targets strut their stuff at Chesapeake Bowl

Terps targets strut their stuff at Chesapeake Bowl

LANDOVER -- The 38-13 drubbing his team took during the third annual Chesapeake Bowl all-star game didn't seem to faze Derwin Gray. The Washington (D

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 • Dave Lomonico
Chesapeake Bowl: Day 2 top performers

Chesapeake Bowl: Day 2 top performers

Doug Randolph dominated the second day of practice for the Chesapeake Bowl. Find out who else made the top performers.

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 • Adam Friedman
VIDEO: Yannick Ngakoue breaks down Terps chances

VIDEO: Yannick Ngakoue breaks down Terps chances

Terrapin Times caught up with Friendship Collegiate (D.C.) four-star LB Yannick Ngakoue, one of the Terps final key targets, at the Chesapeake Bowl ch

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 • Mark Clem
Chesapeake Bowl: Day 1 top performers

Chesapeake Bowl: Day 1 top performers

Five-star RB Taquan Mizzell was the most impressive player on the field in Day 1 of practice for the Chesapeake Bowl.

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 • Adam Friedman
Terps recruits react to official campus visits

Terps recruits react to official campus visits

While the Maryland basketball team was dismantling South Carolina State last weekend, the football program was rather busy as well, playing host to 11

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 • Dave Lomonico
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
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Big pain for MD

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Big pain for MD

With injuries derailing Maryland's season, are the Terps still contenders for players such as four-star LB Yannick Ngakoue?

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 • Adam Friedman
Ngakoue still has MD firm on the radar

Ngakoue still has MD firm on the radar

For the Maryland Terrapins, the proverbial ship has not yet sailed on four-star linebacker Yannick Ngakoue. A month after pulling back his early verba

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 • Dave Lomonico
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Number-crunching

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Number-crunching

Mike Farrell tackles scholarship number-crunching and other issues in Around the Mid-Atlantic.

 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Making the most of it

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Making the most of it

Will Louisville's fast start this season help it land top talent such as James Quick? Find out in our Mid-Atlantic mailbag.

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 • 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
Roundtable: Who has impressed

Roundtable: Who has impressed

Ryan Burns is among the most impressive prospects we have seen this season.

 • Rivals.com
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
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Pitt has company

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Pitt has company

Corey Clement is committed to Pitt, but the Irish, Huskers and Badgers have crept into the picture.

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 • Mike Farrell
Ngakoue opens it back up

Ngakoue opens it back up

Four-star linebacker Yannick Ngakoue of Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate Academy made his commitment to Maryland back in the middle of June. E

 • Mike Farrell
Plenty of big movers in the new Rivals250

Plenty of big movers in the new Rivals250

Cal commit Jared Goff moved from unranked to No. 153 after performing well at the Elite 11 and some 7-on-7 tournaments. Here's a look at the new Rival

 • Rivals.com
Whispers: Maryland 7-on-7 Part I

Whispers: Maryland 7-on-7 Part I

COLLEGE PARK -- The University of Maryland hosted 32 teams from the DMV area on Saturday afternoon for a 7-on-7 and lineman challenge. MdHigh publishe

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 • Dave Lomonico
Rivals250 LB sees good fit at UVa

Rivals250 LB sees good fit at UVa

Washington (D.C.) Friendship four-star linebacker Yannick Ngakoue talks about his UVa visit.

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 • Justin Rowland
Ngakoue is in no hurry

Ngakoue is in no hurry

Yannick Ngakoue is up to 28 offers and it's probably safe to assume more are coming.

 • Mike Farrell
Around the nation: TCU making move

Around the nation: TCU making move

Rivals.com analysts go around the nation, looking at big news in each of the BCS leagues, including TCU finally making some noise with the commitment

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 • Rivals.com
Chesapeake Bowl camp: Skill positions

Chesapeake Bowl camp: Skill positions

Virginia Beach (Va.) Bayside RB Taquan Mizzell led a strong group of skill position prospects at the Chesapeake Bowl selection camp. Mike Farrell offe

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 • Mike Farrell
Whispers: Chesapeake Bowl Tryout Part I

Whispers: Chesapeake Bowl Tryout Part I

LANDOVER -- In a who's who of mid-Atlantic area prospects, over 150 recruits showed out at the Prince George's County Sports Complex for the Chesapeak

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 • Dave Lomonico
Will Ngakoue see the Vols again

Will Ngakoue see the Vols again

Back in April, Washington D.C. linebacker Yannick Ngakoue was in Knoxville to check out the Vols. He left town impressed with what he saw from Tenness

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Rivals/VTO 2012: Top linebackers

Rivals/VTO 2012: Top linebackers

Rivals.com is taking a position-by-position look at the best from the Rivals/VTO Sports camps in 2012. Next up: The LBs, led by Matthews (N.C.) Butler

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 • Mike Farrell
Power Recruit Camp attracting top talent

Power Recruit Camp attracting top talent

Next Saturday's Power Recruit Camp already has an impressive line-up, but its not too late for other prospects from the state/region to participate. G

 • Marsel T. Mason
Big Ten breakdown: Wisconsin makes a move

Big Ten breakdown: Wisconsin makes a move

Wisconsin is again working with a small number of scholarship offers for this class, but head coach Bret Bielema and his staff recently made some big

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 • Josh Helmholdt
New Level Pittsburgh: Top storylines

New Level Pittsburgh: Top storylines

Jaylon Smith leads one of the loaded teams competing in the New Level Athletics 7-on-7 in Pittsburgh and is among the top things Josh Helmholdt will b

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals/VTO Sports camps spark attention

Rivals/VTO Sports camps spark attention

Kight Dallas went from no offers to being a South Carolina commit after attending the Rivals/VTO Sports Elite 100, one of several campers seeing incre

 • Keith Niebuhr
New Level Pittsburgh: Players to watch

New Level Pittsburgh: Players to watch

QB Shane Morris will be one of many big-time prospects at this weekend's New Level Athletics 7-on-7 in Pittsburgh. Josh Helmholdt has a full breakdown

 • Josh Helmholdt
Sooners Trying their Hand in Atlantic

Sooners Trying their Hand in Atlantic

Oklahoma landed a big part of their 2012 class from the mid-atlantic, and it seems they are trying to up the ante in 2013.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Ngakoue feeling the love

Ngakoue feeling the love

Washington (D.C.) linebacker Yannick Ngakoue is looking to get more involved in the recruiting process soon.

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 • Clint Jackson
Ngakoue owns Irish connection

Ngakoue owns Irish connection

Yannick Ngakoue planned to phone a friend on Thursday night after picking up an Irish offer.

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 • Pete Sampson
Best of Rivals/VTO Virginia Camp

Best of Rivals/VTO Virginia Camp

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell wraps up coverage from the Rivals/VTO Virginia Camp with a look at the event's best, including DL Andrew Brown.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals/VTO Virginia: Top sleepers

Rivals/VTO Virginia: Top sleepers

Led by Maryland ATH Jacquille Veii, the Rivals/VTO Sports Virginia Elite 100 last weekend provided plenty of sleepers. Mike Farrell analyzes the best

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 • Mike Farrell
WVU visit gets 9.5 from Ngakoue

WVU visit gets 9.5 from Ngakoue

Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, D.C.) four-star linebacker Yannick Ngakoue had been planning to visit Morgantown since the early stages of

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 • Keenan Cummings
Whispers: VTO Virginia Part II

Whispers: VTO Virginia Part II

HIGHLAND SPRINGS -- The Rivals VTO combine hit Virginia on Saturday, and many of the top prospects from Maryland and D.C. participated. MdHigh publish

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 • Dave Lomonico
Rivals/VTO Virginia: Recruiting updates

Rivals/VTO Virginia: Recruiting updates

Bealton (Va.) Liberty DE Wyatt Teller was among dozens of top prospects giving Rivals.com the latest on their recruitment during Saturday's Rivals/VTO

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 • Keith Niebuhr
Rivals/VTO Virginia: Top skill players

Rivals/VTO Virginia: Top skill players

The Rivals.com/VTO Sports Virginia Elite 100 featured more than 50 prospects with D-I offers, including headliner Kendall Fuller, who sat atop the top

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 • Mike Farrell
Rivals/VTO Virginia: Top story lines

Rivals/VTO Virginia: Top story lines

Saturday's Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 in Virginia should be amazing with a list of big-time talent, including 2014 defensive end Da'Shawn Hand, t

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals/VTO Virginia: Players to watch

Rivals/VTO Virginia: Players to watch

The Rivals/VTO Sports Elite 100 camps move next to Virginia, where the field is absolutely loaded with stars such as five-star cornerback Kendall Full

 • Mike Farrell
Ngakoue has strong connection to Roberts, WVU

Ngakoue has strong connection to Roberts, WVU

West Virginia was the first school to extend a scholarship offer to Rivals.com four-star linebacker Yannick Ngakoue, but they certainly weren't the la

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 • Keenan Cummings
AU offers four-star D.C. LB

AU offers four-star D.C. LB

One of the nation's elite linebackers talks about landing an Auburn offer last week and why the Tigers have immediately jumped into the mix for his se

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 • Justin Hokanson
Four-star LB interested in UNC

Four-star LB interested in UNC

This four-star Washington (D.C.) LB camped at UNC last summer, and hopes to get to know Carolina's new staff better.

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 • Adam Powell
Ngakoue lining visits up

Ngakoue lining visits up

Four-star linebacker Yannick Ngakoue is one of the most highly sought-after prospects on the east coast and he's looking ahead at the rest of his spri

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com/VTO camps filling up with top talent

Rivals.com/VTO camps filling up with top talent

The Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcases are being held in 10 states in 2012 and Dee Liner is among the star prospects set to kick things off in

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com/VTO camps drawing big names

Rivals.com/VTO camps drawing big names

The Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcases are being held in 10 states in 2012 - double the amount from last year - and already talent such as five

 • Mike Farrell
Ngakoue planning spring visits

Ngakoue planning spring visits

Yannick Ngakoue of Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate Academy is attracting the attention of some heavy hitters like Michigan, Florida, Maryland,

 • Mike Farrell
Whispers: Five-Star Showcase Part IV

Whispers: Five-Star Showcase Part IV

HYATTSVILLE -- Almost 600 prospects showed out at the Landover Soccer Dome on Saturday for the MdHigh/Rivals Five-Star Showcase presented by Next Leve

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 • Dave Lomonico
Mid-Atlantic mail: Hokies in good spot

Mid-Atlantic mail: Hokies in good spot

With the talent in the state of Virginia this year, the 2013 class could be a big one for Virginia Tech, which already landed four-star safety Holland

 • Mike Farrell
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Big week for Hokies

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Big week for Hokies

Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell goes around the Mid-Atlantic, where linebacker Alex Anzalone is among the prospects blowing up recently.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Showcase: Top Linebackers

Five-Star Showcase: Top Linebackers

MdHigh recruiting analyst Wayne Yarborough was on hand at the MdHigh Five-Star Showcase to evaluate all the talent. Here's his breakdown of the top li

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 • Wayne Yarborough
D.C. linebacker wants to see the Vols

D.C. linebacker wants to see the Vols

Washington, D.C. linebacker Yannick Ngakoue is quickly becoming known in the recruiting circles for 2013. Ngakoue has 6 offers already including one f

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Seminoles offer four-star LB

Seminoles offer four-star LB

Linebacker Yannick Ngakoue of Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate Academy continues to be one of the hottest prospects around. After a very succe

 • Mike Farrell
Four stars awarded to more of 2013s best

Four stars awarded to more of 2013s best

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of 49 players outside of the 2013 Rivals250 to earn four stars on Thursday. We take a closer look at the best play

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
The MdHigh Five-Star Showcase Recap

The MdHigh Five-Star Showcase Recap

HYATTSVILLE -- The Mdhigh Five Star Showcase presented by Next Level Nation saw over 500 prospects from all class levels participate in a series of co

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 • Wayne Yarborough
MDHigh Five-Star Showcase: What we learned

MDHigh Five-Star Showcase: What we learned

The MDHigh Five-Star Showcase presented by Next Level Nation answered some questions about a few big-name prospects such as linebacker E.J. Levenberry

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 • Mike Farrell
MdHigh Five-Star Showcase: Top performers

MdHigh Five-Star Showcase: Top performers

Linebacker Yannick Ngakoue took the top spot in Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell's report from the MdHigh Five-Star Showcase. See Farrell's full list o

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 • Mike Farrell
Ngakoue transfers schools

Ngakoue transfers schools

Linebacker Yannick Ngakoue has been one of the fastest rising prospects in the region, which has included two more recent offers. Along the way he al

 • Mike Farrell
Top prospects hit Maryland for event

Top prospects hit Maryland for event

Sicklerville (N.J.) High defensive tackle Greg Webb will be one of the many top prospects at the MDHigh Five-Star Showcase presented by Next Level Nat

 • Mike Farrell
Offered junior LB set for visit

Offered junior LB set for visit

Names continue to pop up for the first junior day at West Virginia, and an Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.) linebacker that has an offer in hand

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 • Keenan Cummings
The Top 10: Positive Choices/Cover-1 Camp

The Top 10: Positive Choices/Cover-1 Camp

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The D.C.-based Positive Choices Cover 1 group held a camp last week for underclassmen in the D.C.-Maryland area. MdHigh recruiting

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 • Wayne Yarborough
First offer for D.C. junior

First offer for D.C. junior

Junior linebacker Yannick Ngakoue of Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll has seen growing interest over the last couple of months, and on Tuesday he

 • Mike Farrell
D.C. junior comfortable with UConn

D.C. junior comfortable with UConn

Junior linebacker Yannick Ngakoue of Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll is already very familiar with the UConn program and coaching staff. During

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 • John Battle