Dallas lineman nearing decision

Dallas (Texas) Jesuit offensive lineman Reggie Stephens took his third and final official visit. Now, he has returned home and hopes to be able to make his college choice before the end of the year.

"The trip to Miami, Ohio was great," the 6-foot-2, 300-pound Stephens said. "I had a great time. I enjoyed myself. I really think they were all genuine. They were great guys. The team, the coaches all treated me well. I felt like I fit in there."

But, Stephens isn't ready to pick a school, or name a favorite.

"I wouldn't say that I am any closer to a decision," he said. "I'm not trying to over-analyze what just went on. I want to get a quick focus of all three. All three are great schools that have different things to offer. I have to just figure out which is the best for me. I'll look at them all again and then make a choice between Kansas State, Iowa State and Miami, Ohio."

Stephens knows the Miami, Ohio coach, Terry Hoeppner, just left to take over the University of Indiana, but he did not know who was going to be taking over the position.

"I don't know who they are going to hire," he said. "I think the offensive coordinator may be the guy they hire."