Whitaker close to a decision
Germantown (Md.) Northwest quarterback Ike Whitaker made an unexpected visit this past week to the University of Maryland to check out the arsenal of young signal-callers the Terps have on campus.
In particular, the 6-foot-4, 198-pound Whitaker wanted to size up 2004 commitment Jordan Steffy. How did the visit help Whitaker size up his role in Ralph Friedgen’s system?
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“The visit went alright,” explained Whitaker. “The quarterbacks looked real good, but I can see myself fitting into this system.”
Whitaker lists a top five of Maryland, Virginia Tech, Clemson, West Virginia, and Florida, but all indications as of late looks like it may be a two-horse race between Maryland and Virginia Tech.
“Of my five top schools, Virginia Tech offers me the best opportunity to play early,” admitted Whitaker. “Early playing time is a factor I’m weighing heavily in my recruitment.”
Whitaker has admitted that he’d like to make a decision before the season begins, and could possibly decide any day now. He has no intentions of taking any further visits.
“Right now, I just need to sit down and weigh out my options,” Whitaker said. “I’ve got the support of my family and I really can’t make a bad decision.”
Whitaker has stated that his decision could go beyond the start of the season, but he’d like to have things wrapped up no later than a week or two into the season so he can focus on leading Northwest to a state championship.