When we went looking for the stars of 2013, we zipped right past the pretty-boy quarterbacks, the speedy running backs, the hard-hitting linebackers and the fancy-footed wide receivers and defensive backs. This year, they’ll be taking a back seat to those referred to, lovingly, by their coaches as the big ...
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Tue. April 30, 2013 at 8:34 p.m. | John C. Cotey
There has never been any question that Pasco freshman wide receiver Nate Craig would be one of the top recruits in the 2016 class. The only question has been, how long will it take? Answer: Not long. On Tuesday, Craig picked up his third, and biggest, offer when the Ohio ...
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Tue. April 30, 2013 at 6:18 p.m. | John C. Cotey
When Texas Tech offered Pasco freshman Nate Craig last week, the wide receiver said he was speechless at landing an offer so early. The recruiting floodgates have opened. UMass became the second school to offer him a scholarship, Craig said Sunday in a text message. Craig is one of the ...
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Sun. April 21, 2013 at 4:32 p.m. | Matt Baker
TAMPA – To fans of college football, the tale of Nick Saban’s customary reception to University of Alabama recruits has become the stuff of legend. As the story goes, Saban – usually wearing a suit and crimson-colored tie in most retellings – invites the recruit into his office, offers him ...
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Sat. April 20, 2013 at 3:45 p.m. | Joel Anderson
Pasco WR Nate Craig has picked up his first college offer – and it probably won’t be his last. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound freshman earned an offer from Texas Tech on Sunday. “1st offer from Texas Tech University!!” Craig posted on Facebook. “Gotta keep grinding and many more will come!!! #REDRAIDERS.” ...
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Sun. April 14, 2013 at 10:53 p.m. | Matt Baker
Pasco RB David Emmanuel has orally committed to South Carolina State University, Pirates coach Tom McHugh announced Sunday night via Twitter. Emmanuel established himself as one Tampa Bay’s top running backs during a standout career for the Pirates. His bruising rushing style complemented the shiftier Janarion Grant and helped take ...
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Sun. April 14, 2013 at 10:19 p.m. | Matt Baker
Pasco DB J’Quan Roberts has signed with Wittenberg University, Pirates coach Tom McHugh announced Wednesday night on Twitter. Roberts, a 5-foot-10, 145-pound senior, had 18 tackles this fall during the Pirates’ run to the Class 5A region final. Wittenberg is an NCAA Division III school in Springfield, Ohio, and a ...
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Wed. April 10, 2013 at 8:54 p.m. | Matt Baker
Pasco DB/WR Tevin Capehart has orally committed to Victor Valley College, Pirates coach Tom McHugh said Tuesday in a text message. Capehart, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound senior, tallied 10 tackles and a sack for Pasco last season. During his junior season, he caught two passes and racked up two tackles. Victor ...
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Tue. March 19, 2013 at 9:22 a.m. | Matt Baker
Pasco DB/WR Malik Johns will be sidelined for a month after breaking his collarbone playing 7-on-7 football, Pirates coach Tom McHugh confirmed Wednesday in a text message. Johns was one of Pasco County’s breakout stars during his junior season. The all-conference receiver led the Pirates with 390 receiving yards on ...
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Wed. March 06, 2013 at 3:20 p.m. | Matt Baker
A gorgeous Sunday afternoon just begged for some football, and while not the real stuff, a 7-on-7 scrimmage between Unsigned Preps and the Next Level Nighthawks at Ferrell Middle School seemed a worthy way to catch some rays. Unsigned Preps has a nice little squad, and Next Level was clearly ...
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Mon. Feb. 11, 2013 at 2:04 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Another national signing day is in the books. Let’s take one last look at how our local schools and athletes fared, and sneak a peek at 2014. Top 10 Tampa Bay high school classes 1. Armwood: Armwood had the best class last year, and while not as formidable or deep, ...
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Sat. Feb. 09, 2013 at 4:08 p.m. | Times Staff
DADE CITY – Although Pasco DL Joey Ivie has been a Florida Gator for a month, he wanted to spend one final day with his former Pirate teammates before they go their separate ways. That’s why he came down from Gainesville for today’s noon signing ceremony at Pasco, joining teammates ...
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Wed. Feb. 06, 2013 at 3:52 p.m. | Matt Baker
DADE CITY – One of the top players in North Suncoast history is officially headed to Rutgers. Pasco ATH Janarion Grant signed with the Scarlet Knights on Wednesday at a ceremony at his high school. The three-star recruit chose Rutgers despite a late push from USF and offers from Houston, ...
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Wed. Feb. 06, 2013 at 1:37 p.m. | Matt Baker
A couple Monday morning recruiting updates from the North Suncoast for Wednesday’s signing day: * Pasco ATH Jajuan Henry plans to sign with Black Hills State (S.D.), Pirates coach and athletic director Tom McHugh said in a text message. Henry, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound senior, threw for three touchdowns and rushed ...
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Mon. Feb. 04, 2013 at 12:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
Two quick Wednesday recruiting updates from the North Suncoast: * Pasco DE Morgan Flournory has picked up his first offer, from Black Hills State (S.D.), he said in a text message. Flournory is also receiving interest from Fort Hays State (Kan.) and has been offered a spot as a preferred ...
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Wed. Jan. 30, 2013 at 3:59 p.m. | Matt Baker