Evans starts season with a bang
Jamaal Evans has a message for everybody – keep doubting him.
Some coaches, experts and reporters for some reason keep saying he's not a big-time running back. He's not fast enough. He's not big enough. He's not this, he's not that.
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But you can include the Keller Fossil Ridge defense as believers of how talented the 5-foot-8, 185-pound four-star all-purpose back is.
Evans rushed for game-high 201 yards on only 25 carries. That's eight yards a rush for you non-math majors.
"I felt really good," Evans said. "We were running just basic plays – stretches, base dives and off tackle plays. They were a real physical defense, but I just kept grinding away and it kept opening up."
Did it ever.
Evans also contributed quite a bit on the special teams. He laid a key block that helped spring teammate Adron Tennell for a 94-yard touchdown.
"I just kicked the guy out and he followed me behind me," Evans said. "I looked up after the block and Adron was gone. I was just happy we scored. I don't care who scored because we won."
Evans said he's missed several coaches that have tried to call him on the phone since this past Thursday, but he did get a chance to watch one of his favorites on television last night.
"I watched the Georgia Tech game," Evans said. "That was a very big win for them over Auburn. I liked what I saw, especially how they used their running backs. I always talk to the running back coach, and he's a neat guy, so I was happy to see them win."
Evans lists Oklahoma State high on his list, along with Tech, Minnesota and North Carolina also having laid down scholarship offers. Iowa State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech have also been involved with him.