Remember this guy?? This is a work out of 6'2.5", 318 pound, Myles Wade of Portland, Oregon at a work out he was getting in at Cross Fit Hel Gym in Portland. Myles is Rated #2 at the DT position for Junior College football in 2008 and he is in the FAB 50 Juco Rating. Myles will have his 2 year Associates Degree and have 3 years of eligibility left upon graduating in 2009.
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For three seasons Zach Kaahanui has worked the trenches for the Central Catholic Rams. He has come up through the system there with Oregon prep standouts Myles Wade, Kevin Frahm, Demetrius Guice, and Nick Green amongst others. All the while, few people realized that he was a very young talented lineman on the rise. His sophomore year he was flanked by Wade and Frahm and yet stood out for his super fast get off and his unique and brutal hand fighting techniques. For this linemen technique is his main weapon.
For those of us that have watched we have seen a powerful kid taking on double team and cut blocks on every down. We have watched a kid that has recorded sacks, fumble recoveries, and run stuffing blows in a 3-yard battle zone known as the interior line. But as the 2008 season is on the horizon we can see this linemen being in the top of his class. Zach Kaahanui has it down and this year is his time.
Kaahanui is coming off a superb season where as a junior he was named to the First Team Offense and the First Team Defense in the Mt. Hood Conference of the 6A Oregon football division. At 6-foot and 250-pounds, Zach is a formidable foe. Coaches from Hawaii to Utah have been impressed with him. In one-on-one camp competition, he has proved himself time and again and he can run with the biggest and the best. Looking back to last year Zach had a few thoughts.
"We started the season great and then lost a big one to Jesuit -that hurt our pride and people counted us out!" said Kaahanui. "But the highlight of the season was bouncing back and beating Southridge at home in the Playoffs. That was huge. We jumped on them early and they never knew what hit them. That was a quality game for us and me too!"
And well he should. Kaahanui recorded sacks, tackles, and fumble recoveries in that game and had a lot to do with that win.
Looking ahead Zach is hitting the weight room and conditioning 6 days a week. He credits Justin Scott for helping him to become stronger and faster. He notes his top skills as his footwork, ability to communicate with his teammates during the game, and his motor. He plays every position along the line and projects well into the collegiate ranks as a nose guard, center, or offensive guard. And collegiate play runs his in Hawaiian heritage as his father "Toots" Kaahanui played at Boise State and cousins Dominic and Donavan Raiola played at Nebraska and Wisconsin, winning All-American honors and the Outland Trophy along the way. Both went on to the NFL.
Zach is being actively contacted by Weber State, Arizona, Southern Utah, San Diego State, and Hawaii. He is also hearing from Portland State, Boise State, Oregon State and Oregon. He is an academic qualifier and appears to be on his way to the collegiate ranks. There are some outstanding linemen in Oregon this year and Kaahanui is in the top three or four in that group. Pound for pound and form an ability standpoint I have him as my #1. He should be once again a force in the 6A ranks and would project to be one of a growing line of outstanding Oregon linemen to go on to the collegiate ranks!
Best wishes to Zach Kaahanui and the Central Catholic Rams in their upcoming season!
This was a fun game. Here the Grant Generals make a great special teams play to get the ball back as they made a comeback in this 1/4 final Game at PGE Park against Sheldon. Sheldon went on to win but this was a really fun game to be a part of and we were privileged to be there! Greta Job Guys!
This is a Great tool to use for getting the word out on yourself or your team. This footage was shot at PGE Park Last Fall in Oregon at the High School Football Playoffs.
Here is the list of Prep Atheltes in Oregon that made it through to the Collegiate ranks this year. There are quite a lot more working through their eligibility and Scholarships right now but this is a great group and we are really proud of all you have accomplished this year! If we left you off by all means contact us and let's get you added. Bets of luck at the next level.
2008 Oregon Football Recruits
Name School POS HT/WEIGHT School
Scott Grady, Tigard DB University of Oregon
Jordan Polk, Lincoln WR 5-10, 170 U of W
Ethan Johnson Lincoln DL 6-4, 245 Notre Dame
Andre Broadous Grant QB 5-11, 185 Cal Poly
Jordan Bishop West Salem LB 6-3, 195 Oregon State University
Tony Wilson Sprague LB 6-1, 207 Oregon State
Jordan Beltz, Wilsonville LB 6-0, 195 Port. State
Matt Lipski, Ashland OT 6-8, 330 University of Montana
Jay Matthews, Lake Oswe S 6-1, 192 Washington State
Raphiel Lambert, Jesuit RB 5-7, 184 Boise State (Boise, ID)
Demetri Enesi, Westview DT 6-3, 260 Weber State (Ogden)
Zach Todd, Sheldon WR 5-11, 177 Portland State Verbal)
John Gallagher, West Salem TE 6-3, 232 Dartmouth (Hanover, NH)
Cory McCaffrey, Sisters RB 5-9, 172 Portland State
Kyle Warner, Centennial QB 6-5, 195 Western Oregon
Gavin Drake, Central Cath. DE 6-3, 260 Western Oregon
Jon Opperud, Milwaukie OL 6-7, 280 University of Montana
Tommy Stewart, Sheldon WR 6-2, 199 Princeton (Princeton, NJ)
Tyler Carey, Westview TE 6-3, 230 Western Illinois
Adam Coerper, Hood River TE 6-5, 235 Washington State
Bronson Durrant, Marist OG 6-3, 260 Boise State (Boise, ID)
Nick Green, Central Catholic QB 6-3, 205 Air Force
Jordan Tuia, Westview LB 6-1, 215 Eastern Washington (Cheney)
David Gertson, Westview DT 6-1, 285 Portland State
Zach Brown, McNary DB 6-1, 170 Portland State
Will Post, Southridge OT 6-7, 250 Eastern Washington (Cheney)
Here are the results of this years recruitment Class of 2008 as far as those HS Athletes Moving on to the play Collegiate Ball in the Pacific Northwest:
2008 Northwest signees
University of Washington
Dominique Blackman, QB, 6-5, 250, Carson, Calif., Carson HS.
Demitrius Bronson, RB, 5-10, 215, Kent, Wash., Kentwood HS.
Cody Bruns, WR, 5-11, 168, Prosser, Wash., Prosser HS.
Allen Carroll, OL, 6-4, 300, Oakland, Calif., McClymonds HS.
Terrance Dailey, RB, 5-10, 194, Vacaville, Calif., Vacaville HS.
Johri Fogerson, RB, 6-2, 190, Kent, Wash., O'Dea HS.
David Freeman, RB, 5-7, 190, Inglewood, Calif., Inglewood HS.
Justin Glenn, CB, 5-11, 185, Mukilteo, Wash., Kamiak HS.
Anthony Gobern, CB, 6-0, 176, Fair Oaks, Calif., Del Campo HS.
Mykenna Ikehara, OL, 6-3, 291, Mililani, Hawaii, Kamehameha HS.
Jermaine Kearse, WR, 6-1, 180, Lakewood, Wash., Lakes HS.
Senio Kelemete, DL, 6-4, 260, Seattle, Evergreen HS.
Luther Leonard, QB, 6-2, 193, Seattle, Evergreen HS.
Adam Long, CB, 5-10, 168, Los Angeles, St. Bernard HS.
Kurt Mangum, LB, 6-2, 240, Chandler, Ariz., Chandler HS.
Kavario Middleton, TE, 6-5, 255, Lakewood, Wash., Lakes HS.
Craig Noble, DL, 6-3, 300, Los Angeles, Taft HS.
Chris Polk, WR, 5-11, 200, Highland, Calif., Redlands East Valley HS.
Jordan Polk, WR, 5-8, 161, Portland, Ore., Lincoln HS.
Bradly Roussel, LB, 5-11, 207, Baton Rouge, La., Redemptorist HS.
Drew Schaefer, OL, 6-5, 275, Sammamish, Wash., Eastlake HS.
Alameda Ta?amu, DL, 6-2, 348, Kent, Wash., Rainier Beach HS.
Vince Taylor, S, 6-2, 198, Issaquah, Wash., Eastside Catholic HS.
Terence Thomas, OL, 6-8, 305, Caldwell, Idaho, Caldwell HS.
Everrette Thompson, DE, 6-6, 255, Renton, Wash., Kennedy HS.
Greg Walker, S, 5-11, 198, Bellflower, Calif., St. Bernard HS.
University of Oregon
Kiko Alonso, lb, 6-4, 239, Los Gatos (Calif.) HS.
Kenjon Barner, db, 5-11, 180, Notre Dame HS, Riverside, Calif.
LeGarrette Blount, rb, 6-2, 229, East Mississippi Community College.
John Boyett, K, 5-10, 185, Napa (Calif.) HS.
Blake Cantu, wr, 6-0, 193, Carroll HS, Southlake, Texas.
Nick Cody, ol, 6-5, 291, Hockingon HS, Brush Prairie, Wash.
Garrett Embry, wr, 6-2, 201, Roswell (Ga.) HS.
Blake Ferras, dl, 6-6, 280, College of San Francisco.
Scott Grady, db, 5-11, 190, Tigard (Ore.) HS.
Chris Harper, qb, 6-2, 230, Northwest HS, Wichita, Kan.
LaMichael James, rb, 5-9, 180, Liberty-Eylau HS, Texarkana, Texas.
Dion Jordan, wr, 6-7, 210, Chandler (Ariz.) HS.
Josh Kaddu, lb, 6-3, 205, Vacaville (Calif.) HS.
Mychal Rivera, te, 6-3, 235, Birmingham HS, Van Nuys, Calf.
Hamani Stevens, ol, 6-3, 288, Hemet Calif.) HS.
Dewitt Stuckey, lb, 6-1, 220, Lincoln HS, Stockton, Calif.
Zach Taylor, ls, 6-5, 225, Blinn (Texas) Junior College.
Darron Thomas, qb, 6-3, 202, Aldine HS, Houston.
Justin Thompson, dl, 6-4, 300, El Camino (Calif.) College.
Carson York, ol, 6-5, 280, Lake City HS, Coeur d?Alene, Idaho.
Washington State University
Myron Beck, S, 5-foot-11, 205 pounds, RS-SO, Seattle, Glendale College.
Adam Coerper, DE/TE, 6-5, 230, FR, Hood River, Ore., Hood River Valley HS.
Kevin Frank, DB, 5-10, 170, FR, Elk Grove, Calif., Elk Grove HS.
Terrance Hayward, DB, 6-1, 175, FR, Carson, Calif., Culver City HS.
Timothy Hodgdon, OL, 6-3, 287, FR, Ladera Ranch, Calif., Tesoro HS.
Easton Johnson, WR, 5-11, 185, JR, Renton, Wash., Feather River College.
Jared Karstetter, WR, 6-4, 195, FR, Spokane, Wash., Ferris HS.
Anthony Laurenzi, DT, 6-3, 260, FR, Placentia, Calif., El Dorado HS.
Mike Ledgerwood, LB, 6-1, 215, FR, Kennewick, Wash., River View HS.
Andrei Lintz, TE, 6-4, 220, FR, Bellingham, Wash., Meridian HS.
Josh Luapo, DT, 6-0, 295, JR, Torrance, Calif., LA Harbor College.
Cory Mackay, WR, 6-4, 215, FR, Redmond, Wash., Eastlake HS.
Jay Matthews, S, 6-1, 200, FR, Lake Oswego, Ore., Lake Oswego HS.
Kevin Norrell, WR, 5-9, 180, FR, Los Angeles, Long Beach Poly HS.
Tyson Pencer, DE/TE, 6-6, 260, FR, Delta, British Columbia, Sands Secondary.
Alex Reitnouer, OL, 6-5, 235, FR, La Canada, Calif., St. Francis HS.
Jessy Sanchez, DE, 6-2, 265, JR, Culver City, Calif., West LA College.
Calvin Schmidtke, QB, 6-0, 186, FR, University Place, Wash., Lakes HS.
Dan Spitz, TE/DE, 6-5, 245, FR, Spokane, Wash., Mead HS.
Chantz Staden, RB, 5-11, 200, JR, Campbell, Calif., De Anza College.
Skylar Stormo, TE/DE, 6-4, 227, FR, Everett, Wash., Kamiak HS.
Tyree Toomer, DB, 6-0, 180, FR, Bellflower, Calif., St. John Bosco HS.
Michael Vandenkolk, WR, 5-10, 175, FR, Carlsbad, Calif., Carlsbad HS.
Zack Williams, OL, 6-3, 285, JR, Pasadena, Calif., Glendale College.
Bernard Wolfgramm, DE, 6-3, 270, JR, San Mateo, Calif., College of San Mateo.
Oregon State University
Jordan Bishop, wr, 6-3, 195, West Salem (Ore.) HS.
Ryan Katz, qb, 6-2, 194, Santa Monica (Calif.) HS.
Colin Kelly, ot, 6-5, 250, Kelso (Wash.) HS.
Kameron Krebs, db, 6-1, 210, Mission Viejo HS.
Simi Kuli, de, 6-4, 270, El Camino College, Torrance, Calif.
Colin Lyons-Pena, og, 6-4, 307, Del Campo HS, Fair Oaks, Calif.
Geno Munoz, wr, 6-0, 180, Mt. Tahoma HS, Tacoma, Wash.
Viliamu Nau, ot, 6-6, 330, Mt. San Antonio Community College, Ontario, Calif.
Keynan Parker, rb, 6-0, 183, St. Thomas More HS, New Westminster, B.C.
Jacquizz Rodgers, rb, 5-6, 180, Lamar Consolidated HS, Rosenberg, Texas.
Jovan Stevenson, rb, 5-11, 195, Sunnyside HS, Tucson, Ariz.
Ben Terry, de, 6-3, 240, Saddleback Community College, Mission Viejo, Calif.
Kevan Walker, wr/cb, 6-1, 186, Arcadia (Calif.) HS.
Tony Wilson, lb, 6-1, 207, Sprague HS, Salem, Ore.
Western Washington
Dustin Adams, DB, 5-10, 180, Fr., Lake Stevens, Wash., Lake Stevens HS.
Tyrone Alualu, DT, 6-1, 280, Jr., Honolulu, Laney Junior College.
Erick Cheadle, LB, 6-1, 205, Fr., Spokane, Wash., Ferris HS.
Donovan Cunningham, FB/LB, 5-10, 210, Fr., Vancouver, Wash., Heritage HS.
Domenique Hill, RB, 5-11, 220, Fr., Portland, Ore., Mountain View HS.
Sean Hurlbut, RB/DB, 5-10, 180, Fr., Bellingham, Wash., Meridian HS.
Johnny Jackson, DB, 6-0, 180, Fr., Seattle, Evergreen HS.
Kelly Kurisu, OL, 6-3, 260, Fr., Lake Stevens, Wash., Lake Stevens HS.
Marcus Law, LB, 5-11, 205, Fr., Sylmar, Calif., Birmingham HS.
Adrian Milsap, LB, 5-11, 190, Fr., Spokane, Wash., Ferris HS.
Sean McDonald, DL, 6-2, 270, Fr., Kalama, Wash., Kalama HS.
Travis Pierce, OL, 6-2, 295, Jr., Redmond, Wash., Reedley Junior College.
David Slingwine, OL, 6-4, 280, Fr., Duvall, Wash., Interlake HS.
Jordy Spriggs, WR/DB, 5-11, 155, Fr., Renton, Wash., Kentridge HS.
Kyle Tunney, RB, 5-7, 175, Fr., Seattle, Evergreen HS.
Nick Wallace, FB/DL, 6-1, 255, Fr., Bellingham, Wash., Squalicum HS.
Eastern Washington
Codee Allen, LB, 6-2, 235, Spokane, Wash., University HS.
Josh Antonson, OL/DL, 6-4, 250, Kennewick, Wash., Southridge HS.
Erich Armstrong, DB, 6-1, 185, Parkland, Wash., Franklin Pierce HS.
Darius Banks, QB, 6-2, 190, Culver City, Calif., Culver City HS.
Scott Burgett, QB, 6-1, 210, Peoria, Ariz., Centennial HS.
Bryant Cameron, WR, 6-5, 210, Des Moines, Wash., Thomas Jefferson HS
Evan Cook, DL, 6-3, 270, Federal Way, Wash., Todd Beamer HS.
Koreye Dixon, DB, 5-10, 180, Lakewood, Wash., Lakes HS.
Ikaika Gleason, WR, 5-9, 175, Spanaway, Wash., Bethel HS.
Rusty Haehl, LB, 5-11, 205, Bellevue, Wash., Bellevue HS.
Brandon Jimenez, DB, 5-10, 180, Tacoma, Wash., Lakes HS.
Bryan Karwacki, LB, 6-1, 210, Spokane, Wash., Gonzaga Prep HS.
Chase King, RB, 6-0, 200, Federal Way, Wash., Decatur HS.
Jeff Minnerly, QB, 6-1, 185, Spokane, Wash., Ferris HS.
Will Post, OL, 6-6, 285, Portland, Ore., Southridge HS.
Sylas Rohner, DL, 6-4, 230, Colfax, Wash., Colfax HS.
Jamar Smith, RB, 5-11, 180, Oakland, Calif., Berkeley HS.
Nick Stewart, OL, 6-5, 275, Vancouver, Wash., Columbia River HS.
Jordan Tuia, LB, 6-0, 215, Beaverton, Ore., Westview HS.
Tyler Washburn, LB, 6-0, 215, Bellevue, Wash., Skyline HS.
Grant Williams, LB, 6-1, 225, Puyallup, Wash., Rogers HS.
Central Washington
Radio Battle, DB, 6-2, 190, Spanaway, Wash., Bethel HS.
Ryan Bean, TE, 6-2, 211, Tumwater, Wash., Tumwater HS.
Lorne Bridgford, RB, 6-0, 185, Everett, Wash., Cascade HS.
Jacob Burkey, DB, 5-11, 178, Vancouver, Wash., Skyview HS.
Tyler Cardin, RB, 5-9, 170, Milton, Wash., Fife HS.
Caleb Curry, DE, 6-3, 235, Auburn, Wash., Kentridge HS.
Dominick Davis, RB, 5-8, 170, Lakewood, Wash., Lakes HS.
Chris Finlayson, DE, 6-6, 220, Milton, Wash., Fife HS.
Lamardray Fuller, RB, 5-9, 199, Federal Way, Wash., Todd Beamer HS.
Oliver Henry, QB, 6-6, 210, Spanaway, Wash., Bethel HS.
Tyler Hopkins, OL, 6-3, 299, Gig Harbor, Wash., Gig Harbor HS.
Tupou Manaea, DL, 6-1, 270, Lakewood, Wash., Lakes HS.
Mike Reno, LB, 6-3, 200, Ellensburg, Wash., Kittitas HS.
Ryan Robertson, QB, 6-3, 186, Sammamish, Wash., Eastlake HS.
Griffin Squires, ATH, 6-3, 220, Chehalis, Wash., W.F. West HS.
Tony Thomas, WR, 5-8, 154, Lakewood, Wash., Lakes HS.
Joey Tivnan, OL, 6-2, 255, Centralia, Wash., Centralia HS.
Matt Tuttle, LB, 6-1, 243, Shelton, Wash., Shelton HS.
Portland State University
Fred Anderson, SO, 6-2, 180, FS, Palmdale, CA (Highland HS/College of the Canyons)
Nnaeloka Anyaorah, FR, 6-0, 210, OLB, Atlanta, GA (North Gwinnett HS)
Zach Brown, FR, 6-1, 180, WR/K, Keizer, OR (McNary HS)
Greg Carradine, FR, 5-11, 185, FS, Portland, OR (David Douglas HS)
Brandon Dunlap, FR, 5-11, 190, WR, Stockton, CA (Edison HS)
Josh Foley, FR, 5-10, 180, WR, Norco, CA (Norco HS)
Raymond Fry, SO, 5-8, 180, WR/KR, Everett, WA (Mariner HS/Idaho)
Nick Gale, FR, 6-4, 245, DE, East Wenatchee, WA (Eastmont HS)
David Gertson, FR, 6-2, 285, DT, Beaverton, OR (Westview HS)
Cole Giandomenico, FR, 6-5, 265, OL, Canby, OR (Canby HS)
Kramer Hagan, FR, 6-2, 210, QB, Sacramento, CA (Capital Christian HS)
Dalton Jasso, FR, 6-5, 275, OL, Lakewood, CA (Lakewood HS)
Nick Kalpin, FR, 6-0, 205, FB, Los Gatos, CA (Los Gatos HS)
Cory McCaffrey, FR, 5-10, 190, RB/WR, Sisters, OR (Sisters HS)
Josh Nakamoto, FR, 6-0, 215, FB, Norco, CA (Norco HS)
Ryan Rau, FR, 6-1, 215, ILB, Folsom, CA (Folsom HS)
Kyle Ritt, FR, 6-2, 290, OL, Aloha, OR (Aloha HS)
Manuel Rojas, FR, 6-2, 290, OL, Fullerton, CA (Fullerton HS)
Colton Russi, FR, 6-3, 225, ILB, Meadow Vista, CA (Colfax HS)
Zach Todd, FR, 6-0, 190, RB, Eugene, OR (Sheldon HS)
Kyle Van Arden, FR, 6-5, 240, DE, Phoenix, AZ (Arcadia HS)
Dustin Waldron, FR, 6-6, 250, OL, Pleasant Hill, OR (Marist HS)
Here is a list of our 2008 Campers that are moving on to play Collegiate Football. This is a great class of young men. Guys best of luck. We are all behind you 100%. Stay Proud. Stay Strong. Keep your Butts Down and Your Grades Up!
1.) Mykenna Ikehara-Kamehameha H.S- University of Washington
2.) Tui Tuiasosopo-St. Louis H.S- University of Hawaii
3.) Solomon Koehler-Castle H.S- University of Arizona
4.) Kahikolu Pescaia-Kamehameha H.S- U.S Naval Academy
5.) Daniel Kaanana-Kamehameha H.S- UNLV
6.) Sean Tesoro-Baldwin- UNLV
7.) Ryan Eastman-St. Louis H.S- Weber State
8.) Kainoa Lacount-College of the Canyons- University of Hawaii
9) Demetri Enesi-Westview High School Weber State
10) Jordan Tuia- Westview High School Eastern Washington University
11) Erich Hochhalter- West Salem HS Western Oregon University
12) Reuben Jones- West Salem HS Western Oregon University
13) Kahlani Zoller- Marysville Western Oregon
14) Myles Wade - Arizona Western University of Oregon
15) Troy Mora- Hillsboro HIgh School Undecided
16) Brennan Olander-North Valley HS: Oregon State University
Many of the Pictures of our Recruits going on to College are supplied by our Friends at Pacific Island Athletic Alliance: http://www.pacificathleticalliance.com/
After 3 years of working together and the help of his Family and Coaches Demetri Enesi is off the Board! Awesome job Kid! It was not easy and you worked real hard but man that motor of yours cna sure run! We are all so proud of you. From a Westview Wildcat to a Weber State Wildcat...seems like its all Cats for 4 more years!
January 27, 2008
Jed Tai
OregonPreps.com
After visiting Weber State a couple of weekends ago, Demetri Enesi was almost completely sold. The tough 6-foot-2, 241-pound defensive end from Westview High School in Portland found the Wildcats program to be a pleasant surprise and made some good connections with the people in Ogden. Enesi still planned on taking some more official visits before deciding, but as time went on he realized there was no need.
Originally scheduled to visit Eastern Washington this past weekend, Enesi never left his house. "I didn't go as I've verbally committed to Weber State," Enesi said. "I like the coaches there and I get along with the defensive line coach reall well. I like everything that I saw there so I went ahead (and committed)."
Enesi made the call on his verbal pledge late last week. The fit was there for him both on and off the field, so he knew there was no more reason to wait. "I like how they have a lot of stuff there for business, which is what I want to major in," Enesi said. "I like the football field too - I'd rather play on turf, but it's pretty nice. And my family talked to me (about the distance from home). If I need to fly home it will only cost 90 bucks."
On the field, Enesi is itching to hit it. "They want me to switch between defensive end or defensive tackle to see what I'm better at," Enesi said. "They're not sure about me:
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We first covered Adam Coerper when Coach Toots Kaahanuii of Central Catholic HS in Portland Called to tell us that he had seen this 6'5" phenom run a 4.7 and run wild out of the backfield int he fly sweep offense. What Said I? Well 4 days later I caught up to Adam's father Walt and 2 weeks after that he was on his way with a PSU offer. This kid played big in a small town and the seaosn was over when all this happened. This just goes to show you never ever give up! We gave him some help but he did the rest!
Adam's Dad just wrote to me and I thought I would share the comments.
Also here is an excerpt from the latest at Rivals.com.
January 28, 2008
COERPER MAKES A CHOICE!
Jed Tai
Oregonpreps.com
There are some special recruiting stories in this year's football Class of 2008. But after this past weekend, no one of them could probably top that of Adam Coerper. The model 6-foot-5, 240-pound athlete performed in relative obscurity his entire career at Hood River Valley High School and even after a super senior season, only barely got Big Sky recruiting attention. But recent developments with Coerper have led to him stepping from small time to the big time after a trip this past weekend.
"I had gotten a phone call from Coach Rasmussen from Washington State about a month ago wanting to set up a (official) visit," Coerper said. "So I went up there this past weekend and I really liked the school and really liked the whole campus atmosphere. In Pullman, the whole town is into Washington State football and it's in the Pac-10 which is a big deal to me."
"They offered me Saturday night after dinner," Coerper continued. "I told them I wanted to come here and the next morning, I called Coach Wulff to tell him (I was committed) and he was excited."
For Coerper, the decision was:
http://oregonpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=767041
High-schoolers or free agents?
Transfers - Top prep athletes in Oregon are switching campuses and uniforms, putting a spotlight on the competitive practice
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
JERRY ULMER The Oregonian
Sam Buckingham played football for Lake Oswego High School last year. Now he's at Portland's Grant High School.
Zach Young played at Lakeridge last year. He has slid over to Lake Oswego.
Travis Dunn played at North Salem and Tyrell Fortune at Parkrose last year. They've landed at Lakeridge.
High school athletes have moved from school to school for years. But the changes in uniform involving some of the state's most prominent football players has ignited a debate among parents and coaches.
Young's transfer is at the center of the storm. In the third game of the season, Lake Oswego beat two-time state champion Jesuit, ending the Beaverton school's 28-game winning streak. Young scored two touchdowns, and Lake Oswego supplanted Jesuit as the state's No. 1 high school football team.
Top college athletes have to sit out a year when they move from school to school. But the association that governs high school sports in Oregon allows local school districts to set rules for transfers.
They vary. Beaverton, for example, requires students to attend their neighborhood school unless both principals agree to a transfer. Lake Oswego, by contrast, allows transfers between its two high schools for myriad reasons.
"I understand that doing what's in the best interest of the kids is the most important thing, and every kid's situation is going to be unique," said Lakeridge football coach Rob Kool, whose team lost Young to its city rival and has a backfield featuring two incoming transfers. "But it can't be as easy as jumping around at will or at a parent's whim."
Superintendent Bill Korach said the Lake Oswego School District doesn't allow transfers for athletic reasons. "That said, we accept the parents' word for whatever the reason is," he added.
After Young's transfer, Lakeridge coaches from several sports requested a forum with Korach.
"I don't know how you change the policy," Lake Oswego football coach Steve Coury said. "No one said anything about it until now. Zach came over, and it's made it a big issue." "Who am I to stop that?"
Zach Young grew up playing football on the other side of the lake. He was a Lakeridge kid all the way.
He started playing for Kool as a fourth-grader and became close with the coach's son, quarterback Robbie Kool. He and Robbie Kool made a dynamic backfield combination for the Pacers the last two seasons and were looking ahead to a big senior year.
Those plans changed in the spring, though, when Young's parents, Tony and Lynda, made a decision.
"We figured that Lake Oswego would be a good place for Zach to land, and just as good scholastically," Tony Young said. "It was a tough decision, because it was his last year. But he's a grown boy now. And we just decided that's the best for our son."
Cutting his Lakeridge ties and telling the Kools wasn't easy for Zach Young.
"They're still my friends, my family. I'm always going to love them," he said. "But I had to make a switch, so I'm over here."
The news stung not only the Kools, but also much of the Lakeridge team.
"But at the same time," Rob Kool said, "he's a great kid and a phenomenal athlete. And if his family views that it's in the best interest of Zach and his future, then who am I to stop that?"
Young became probably the most prominent example of a football player transferring between the schools. Two of Young's Lake Oswego teammates -- senior receiver Anthony Culver and senior linebacker Ross Ehren -- also have made the switch.
Over the years, both schools have been hurt and benefited from the policy. According to Korach, though, the policy is bigger than athletics.
"You can't insert your judgment for the judgment of the parent," Korach said. "Can that be abused? Yes. But we believe the greater good of the district is in believing our parents and trusting our parents to be honest with us." OSAA has stipulations
Under the Lake Oswego district's rules, Young was able to transfer without moving. Even in districts with more stringent transfer guidelines, there are few restrictions on students whose parents move so they can attend another school.
In Oregon, provided a high school student meets a district's admissions criteria, only two rules can prevent a transfer student from being eligible for athletics immediately, according to the Oregon School Activities Association.
Rule 8.6.5, added to the OSAA handbook in 2004, says that a transfer is not permitted to play for the new school for one year if the school has a coach who coached the athlete in an out-of-season sport. Also, a transfer must sit for one year if "undue influence" -- or recruiting -- is proved.
Both exceptions have come into question this year at Lakeridge. Not only did Tyrell Fortune (also a state champion wrestler) and twin brother Tyree come over from Parkrose, but so did former Parkrose assistant football coach Calvin Griggs.
Rob Kool said Lakeridge hired Griggs, after the Fortunes decided to transfer, to fill a vacancy as a receivers and secondary coach.
"We went through all the proper channels -- an investigation and all that -- to make sure everything was on the up and up before we hired him," Kool said. "We were very cognizant of the fact that people would want to say things."
Students entering the Lake Oswego district must prove residency or pay out-of-district tuition, which requires their home district to release them. The Fortunes live in an apartment in the Lake Oswego district with their mother, Kool said.
"Have I personally checked the residence? No," Korach said. "But that's what I've been told."
Still, some are skeptical of how thoroughly districts investigate residency. Three years ago, a group identifying itself as "Metro Parents, Coaches and players" hired a private investigator in an attempt to prove that a Beaverton High School football player was not living in the school's enrollment area.
Clackamas athletic director Jeff Erdman said the North Clackamas School District takes residency seriously.
"I have gone and done a site visit when I thought there was doubt," said Erdman, whose high school, like the other two in the North Clackamas district, competes with the Lake Oswego schools in the Three Rivers League. "I've had a situation when a student wasn't living in a home. Out of 2,300 kids at our school, are there any living at phony addresses? Probably. But I hope not." Young: "It's wonderful"
In the case of Zach Young, the transfer appears to be working out for the student and his new team. In his third game with the Lakers, Young was the catalyst in one of Lake Oswego's biggest wins, the 21-0 victory over Jesuit .
Tony Young said his son is fitting in just as he imagined.
"He was a little nervous going in just because he had been at Lakeridge for three years and had accumulated some friends," Tony Young said. "But he went over there and was welcomed with open arms."
Zach Young has become a Laker. After the win over Jesuit, he went to a school dance and then joined his teammates to celebrate at a fast-food restaurant, a team ritual.
"My friendships are starting to grow, and I'm starting to hang out with them more," Zach Young said. "Everything has just blossomed, and it's working out for the best. It's wonderful. Everyone is really nice. The coaches are great. I love it. It's new. It's different. It's exciting."
Jerry Ulmer: 503-221-8161; jerryulmer20@yahoo.com
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Read this story about Portland, Oregon Native Stan Brock and his Family. If you ever get a chance to meet any of them do so! Oregon's First Football Family.
Subject: Stan is the man
Times Herald-Record, Middletown, NY, Aug. 31, 2007
By Sal Interdonato
West Point — Stan Brock pulled aside Army fullback Mike Viti after practice Wednesday.
Brock, in his first season as Army's head coach, and Viti might have been chatting about the team's pulse before their opener tomorrow in Cleveland against Akron.
Or about the team's relationship with the Corps of Cadets. Maybe some talk about academics and family was sprinkled in.
Viti says Brock is a players' coach.
"He understands the needs of a football player and how daunting this place can get," said Viti, a senior captain. "He cares about all the players."
It's not an act. Brock went through Beast Barracks, Army's grueling summer training for incoming cadets, when he was offensive line coach.
"The players must have been thinking, 'This guy is a little different,' " said Pete Brock, the oldest of four Brock brothers to play in the NFL. "How many college head coaches would do that? He wanted to make sure the kids knew he appreciated what they are going through and their challenges."
Poll Brock's family, former teammates and coaches and they all say Brock, who played tackle for 16 seasons in the NFL, is as real as they come.
"He's just a good guy," said Jim Mora, Brock's former coach in New Orleans. "Players love him. He's a good family man and one of the most popular players on the team. He was loyal to me. I never had to worry about him being a locker-room lawyer. He knows what it takes to be successful."
SOME ARMY ALUMNI think Brock isn't the man to resurrect Army football and post the academy's first winning season since 1996. He hasn't been a head coach at the college or NFL level, they bark.
Brock has the chance to prove them wrong. And he's changing Army's culture on and off the field.
Players are talking more confidently in the preseason. Practices ended with a team chant of "1-0."
Brock is building a family atmosphere at West Point. He regularly has the coaching staff to his home for barbecues.
Tim Walsh left his head coaching position at Division I-AA Portland State to be Army's offensive coordinator.
Robert Lyles, a former NFL linebacker for the Oilers and Falcons who was Brock's defensive coordinator at two AFL stops, is the linebacker coach.
John Tice, who lined up alongside Brock as a tight end at New Orleans, is the offensive line coach.
"We're all in this together. That's how I was raised," Brock said. "We can sit around and laugh and you get to know who you are going to battle with."
FAMILY IS BIG to Brock. He is the third of eight children (five boys and three girls). Jean Brock made sure her children never ate leftovers. Mom had a hot dinner ready for every sibling despite varying schedules.
The Brocks attended Jesuit High School in Portland, Ore., an all-boys school at the time. They worked landscaping and washed dishes to help pay the tuition.
Len Brock, a Portland police officer, instilled in his sons, "Show up and do it. Let's be the best. I don't care if you are oversized and overmatched."
Stan, like all Brock boys, didn't play football until high school because he was too big to play Pop Warner.
It didn't matter. After high school, one by one, the Brocks had great college careers. Pete, Stan and Willie played at Colorado. Ray went to LSU.
They all made it to the NFL. Pete played center 12 years for the Patriots (1976-87). Willie was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1978 and played his rookie season for the Detroit Lions. Ray went to two training camps with the Chiefs.
When Len Brock was asked how he trained his sons to be competitive, he said, "There were eight kids. We set the table for seven and rang the dinner bell."
And the Brocks loved hunting and fishing as much as football, growing up in Oregon. Stan is an avid fisherman.
Walk into his office and it's hard to miss the 62-pound King Salmon he caught in Alaska, mounted behind his desk.
Brock's office also has a great view of Michie Stadium, Army's home. Sometimes, Brock, 49, wants to strap on the helmet again.
"I still have that blood flowing to go out there, but I'm smart enough to know that I can't," Brock said.
He might not be able to join the huddle, but his voice is heard inside it.
What they say about Stan Brock
"Whatever he tells you he's going to do, that's what he's going to do. He's a man of his word. He's not going to recruit somebody on false pretenses. The team always came first with Stan and it still does." - Bum Phillips, Brock's former coach with the New Orleans Saints from 1981-1985.
"If I was in a situation where I was backed into an alley and a bunch of guys were coming at me, and I could pick any player I coached to help me, Stan would be the guy I'd pick to help me out. Stan was tough as nails and I don't know anybody tougher." - Jim Mora, Brock's former coach with the Saints from 1986-92.
"Everything he does is with enormous passion and a big smile. He can step outside of the box. I don't think I've ever had a bad time being around the guy." - Tim Walsh, Army offensive coordinator
"Coach Brock came in fired up and it spread throughout the players. He actually really believes in us." - Army senior safety Caleb Campbell
"I think it is Stan's job to take it to the next level and I think he has put together a great coaching staff and has more talent than we had when we played. Hopefully, this all leads to more victories. I can tell the commitment is there." - Jim Cantelupe, captain of Army's 1995 team
"Stan is the same guy that I knew in New Orleans. He's a no-nonsense guy and a little old-fashioned. You have to respect a guy who cares for people and whose interest is true and there's no BS." - John Tice, Brock's teammate in New Orleans and Army's offensive line coach
"He treats the superintendent and the director of athletics the same as he treats the janitor." - John Brock, Brock's nephew and Army's director of player personnel
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Barton Marketing Workout Brings out the NW Big Men
May 14, 2007Barton Marketing Workout
Recap Dirk KnudsenSpecial to OregonPreps.com
Talk about it in OP Members Forum
It was an overcast day here on Saturday at Williamete University at the Barton Marketing Fottball Combine, but there were easily 200-250 players here during the event. There were actually quite a few colleges at this event as well. Head coach Mike Riley of Oregon State was personally on the field and was busy taking notes. Steve Greatwood from Oregon was there, and coaches from the likes of Washington, Idaho, Idaho State, Western Oregon, Linfield, Stanford, Southern Oregon, Assumption, and former Portland State Coach Tim Walsh now at Westpoint/Army (who says "Hi" by the way) were there as well. Coaches from PSU were there in force....and there were several others.The $100 entry fee seemed to have kept away some of the best talent in the State but for most that went it was a very good day.
The AM session featured an excellent group of QB's, Backs, and Receivers from around the State. All eyes were on Raphiel Lambert of Jesuit and the speedy back did not disappoint showing great quickness and agility as well as some acrobatic catches. Equally impressive was Paul McCoy of Grant HS. His speed and ability to get vertical was perhaps the best we saw this day. Sounds as if his committment to play basketball at Pepperdine is pretty solid but there is no doubt that Paul will have other offers to play football coming in. Also looking good at receiver were Jay Matthews from Lake Oswego, Jordan Freelander and Demetrius Guice from Central Catholic, and Joel Gross from Beaverton.[Photo][Photo] [Photo]Nick Green is making up for missing all of last seasonQB's: The Oregon guys were for the most part excellent. I thought that Nick Green from Central Catholic and Josh Hill from Westview looked the best. I also liked Dan Buckmeier from Westview at QB. Also impressive were Gabe Linehan of Banks and Robbie Kool of Lakeridge. There is also no doubt that Kellen Mastrud of Southridge has improved and would appear to be leading his team for the next 2 years. Andre Broadous from Grant was the most mobile of the bunch and appears to be quicker than ever.
Linemen were very solid! Washington clearly has a class of several premier linemen. But the Oregon Boys showed there stuff. Standouts were Jacob Ayala from Cascade Christian at 6-foot-4, 305-pounds. and man does he bring the nasty stuff. Gavin Drake from Central Catholic impressed on defense. Marist of Eugene will probably outsize anybody in the State this year with Bronson Durrant at 6-foot-4 and 275-pounds; very quick, Rahkim Price at 6-foot-5 and 265-pounds, Thomas Singell at 6-foot-3 and 265-pounds, and junior sensation Charles Siddoway at 6-foot-6, 290-pounds. Watch this group folks. They are well coached, agile and may give Sheldon a handful in week two of the season. Siddoway is capable of being the top recruit in next years class and moves very very well for a big man.Also on the line, John Moore of Hood River gets the work horse award and is listed at 6-foot-5, 285-pounds. Jon Eric Opperud from Milwaukie also had a good day and is listed at 6-foot-7, 280-pounds. Joe Pittman from Glencoe is going to be tough to move as well and at 6-foot-3, 310-pounds, he can generate some great leverage.Perhaps one of the best Senior Linemen I saw all day was Kyle Ritt of Aloha. Great use of his feet and hands and at 6-foot-3 and about 280-pounds, he appears to be in top shape for his season. Matt Lipski draws attention wherever he goesI could not close this look at the Barton Event without discussing Matt Lipski of Ashland. I have only heard about Matt through sources but seeing this giant sort of completed the picture. Now I have seen some similar size but he carries this 6-foot-9, 350-pounds+- frame very well. Matt was capable of throwing opposing players off their feet. He clearly can play and I believe will play D-IA ball. If his agility within a 10-15 yard burst continues to improve he can really be something special. This is the type of tackle that colleges across the Nation dream of. Not only that he is a quality kid.Congrats to all of the players. This is a unique event. That is noted by the fact that the Washington players equaled the Oregon Players.
There are few if any Summer Camps you can get to or events where many coaches can see you as a player at one time. This event was the same as the Barton Sunday workout at Air Attack and was a great way for these players to get seen. Linemen should get to the Western Oregon Line of Scrimmage Camp and all players should get to the June 8, Nike Sparq Combine at Hillsboro Stadium. These are two very good events.One thing the coaches kept coming back to. Speed, Quickness, and Agility! This is the key factor they are looking for and those that had it garnered the most attention.Great job guys! Keep working hard.
OREGON FOOTBALL HEATS UP
June 13, 2007Dirk KnudsenOregonPreps.com Staff WriterTalk about it in OP Members ForumSpring may have come in like a lamb but it is going out like a lion. This past weekend we saw two great events bring out some of the best Football talent on the West Coast. Oregon players were no exception taking to the road to hit the Nike Sparq Training Event at Hillsboro Stadium and the Nike NFTC Football Camp at the University of Oregon. It was my privilege to cover these two great events. We witnessed some great action.Starting at Hillsboro Stadium on June 9th, 2007 we had about 450 players come to take on the SPARQ testing events. The bench, 40, 20 yard shuttle, and vert. jump were all tested by this group. Several individual efforts stood out including Tigard's Scott Grady with a 4.59 electronic 40. 6'3" 189 pound Jordan Bishop from West Salem continued his ascent to the top of the 2007 recruitment list with a blistering 4.13 shuttle and a solid 4.7 40. This is a great athlete that sprints with Oregon's elite and who high jumps 6'7" plus. College recruiters will want to follow both Mr. Grady and Mr. Bishop this year.While many athletes stood out I could not help but notice the number of very fit athletes from Westview, West Salem, and Grant. No coincidence that all three of these teams are considered Top 10 if not Top 5 teams. Results are still out on the SPARQ Scores but the high score of the day was 77.8.The next morning at U of O we saw many of the same faces. There were some great individual efforts. Here are some of the best competitors Saturday:QuarterbacksAndre Broadous, Grant HS: He was in a word spectacular. His quickness and speed as well as his arm stand out in this senior class. Broadhus projects as an Athlete that can do it all. The talent is undeniable. His challenge will be height at the QB position but man he lacks nothing else.Nick Green, Central Catholic: Yah I know he has something to prove still. He got it done this day folks and looks the part of a mobile QB.Robbie Kool, Lakeridge: A very solid effort again and he was throwing the ball well all day. I expect his #'s to shine again this year.Josh Hill, Westview: I know he is a Junior but this kid has the whole package and I thought moved with the best feet and delivered some nice balls. He again proved himself to be in the best of State bracket.Running BacksKaale Papas, Westview: Great feet and nice ball control. Should have a great season next to Hill all year.David Puckett, Glencoe: Runs with Purpose and hits the hole very well.Sam Buckingham, Grant: The former LO Laker looked very good. Should add a dimension at Grant to compliment Broadous.Wide receiversScott Grady, Tigard: 5'11" and 180. This kid may just be the real deal. Fast. Great hands. Hard to defend and he can jump. He was selected as the #1 Camp receiver and that was a real compliment out of this group. Scott does it all. Watch this to complete that thought: http://youtube.com/watch?v=60Va5jUncM0Spencer Arns, Westview: Arns is a terrific athlete with terrific hands and just finished a championship run for Westview baseball. Very quick and can accelerate through his patterns very well. Should be a first team all state athlete if he lives up to his potential. Another potent weapon for the Cats.Billy Mitchell, Lakeridge: The 6'2" Mitchell who also is an accomplished sprinter proved his hands and feet among the best. Mitchell is a second year player and Junior next year at Lakeridge.Tight EndsStandout was Tyler Carey from Westview. At 6'2" and 225 Carey is poised for a break out year. He recently ran a 4.85 at the Nike event and is displaying very good hands. Missing were Demetrius Guice of Central Catholic who has just received official offers from Cal and Washington and John Gallagher the speedy 6'2" 232 pound TE from West Salem.Offensive LinemenThe big men were really mixing it up. Once again the boys from Marist topped my list led by Charles Siddoway Jr . I would say that for the Oregon group we are seeing the emergence of Keith Rader from Westview who took on some great one on one challenges and was not beaten. Keith is 6'4" and 240 and possesses superior footwork and technique. Melvin Jenkins of Grant was also in good form. He has some technique issues but with a little work Melvin promises to be one of the biggest and best in the State.Defensive LineEric Perry , Westview: The 6'4" 260 pound State heavy Weight wrestling contender was solid all day. Perry was mugged by an opposing linemen form Idaho and gave back more than he got. He will be solid again this year.Demetri Enesi, The Dalles-Wahtonka: 6'2" and 255. Faster and had better feet than anyone on the field. He is very quick off that edge and cuts back well if and opposing linemen open up to stop his outside rush.LinebackersReni Diaz, Lincoln: Big. Athletic. And very sound technique. Overall a very solid player. He and team mate Ethan Johnson promise to bring the defense to the Cardinals opponents this year.Jordan Tuia, Westview: Third year varsity player Tuia displayed great awareness and hands. Along with team mate and 80 point SPARQ score Jayme Morgan the Wildcats would appear ready to lay the wood on some teams.Overall this event drew from a smaller group. There is no doubt that the Washington Schools are loaded up as well. The Oregon boys got a chance to work against some of the best of the West. This looks to be another great year for Oregon Prep football and as the school year comes to an end. I can hear the lions roaring and ready for battle. --Dirk T KnudsenPresidentRe\max Metro: #1 ranked Sales Team in Portland: 2006Re\Max Hall of Fame503-799-8383 (Cell)http://www.theknudsens.com/http://www.derbycamp.com/
Chad Carlson expected a quiet night at home on Wednesday.
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Johnson felt very comfortable on the Notre Dame campus.What the head coach at Lincoln High School in Portland, Ore., got was a non-stop stream of phone calls about his standout defensive end Ethan Johnson. The 6-foot-4, 266-pound athlete was fresh off a camp stop at Notre Dame that finished with a verbal commitment to the Irish, but Johnson immediately left South Bend for vacation with little confirmation coming directly from the nation's No. 48 overall prospect.That all changed on Thursday morning when Carlson caught up with Johnson about the four-star prospect's decision to choose Notre Dame over USC and Michigan. Johnson, who'll line up as a defensive end in Corwin Brown's 3-4 scheme, is the 17th verbal commitment in Notre Dame's next recruiting class and the fifth from a defensive lineman."Ethan had a good idea about Notre Dame for a long time," Carlson said. "Ethan is the kind of guy who's going to really think about all his decisions. He wanted to make sure that he felt comfortable at Notre Dame with the campus and the type of people there."Johnson met with several of his future teammates during the camp trip but it was the contact with Charlie Weis, Corwin Brown and Jappy Oliver that really kept the ball rolling for Notre Dame. Earlier this year Weis made a spring trip to Portland to meet with Carlson, a sit down that helped convince the high school coach that Notre Dame might be the perfect fit for his star."Coach Weis was unbelievable," Carlson said. "The straight-forwardness and the genuineness of Coach Weis, he'll look you in the eye and you believe what he's telling you. A few other coaches did that, a few didn't. Coach Weis was very impressive. He's more than a football coach and that's important."And for Johnson, Notre Dame offered more than a chance at early playing time. Carlson said every school that courted the defensive end told him he could get on the field quickly, but Notre Dame's academic reputation was what helped push the Irish over the top. Johnson plans to enroll in Notre Dame's business a school."He really liked the academic side and being accepted into the business school where he can focus on that right away," Carlson said. "Ethan thought about academics more than he did about football because that's great at other places too like Michigan, USC, Oregon, Boise State and most every other school in the nation that was looking at him."Carlson said he wasn't surprised by Johnson's ultimate decision or by its timing.In fact, Weis told Carlson that Johnson would get a gut feeling on Notre Dame almost immediately during his camp visit."Weis was right," Carlson said. "From the get-go I felt that Notre Dame was the right place for him to be. He's the right kind of person, a very good person inside. I'm not saying that other teams don't have good people, I just think Notre Dame overall makes the most sense for him."
