Myles Wade is Back with a Vengeance!!

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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Videos from Oregon Nike 2008 NFTC Clinic

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Zach Kaahanui Ready For the Big Show

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!

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A You Tube Hit from this Past Summer

Oregon's Football Best Shine in 2008

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)

Recruiting Results By Collegiate Team in the Pacific Northwest

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)

Brian Derby Offensive Line Camp Scholarship Recipients for 2008

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

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Demetri Enesi a Weber State Wildcat!

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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Bishop almost Done with Decision

January 28, 2008

We have been supporting and Covering Jordan Bishop for about 2 years now! The West Salem Titan WR and all purpose stud is about close to the end and it looks like the Beavers might be it for him. For Him we say...Great Job! For the other schools we wpoke to we say..."What were you thinking". This guy is going to torch some people for many years. Here is the latest.

Bishop Blown Away!

Jed Tai'Oregonpreps.com

Talk about it in OP Members Forum
Did Jordan Bishop save the best for last? The athletic 6-foot-3, 180-pound wideout from West Salem has been busy this month taking his official visits and has taken plenty of positives from each stop. Bishop knew his visit to Oregon State this past weekend had plenty of potential, but he had plenty of questions as well. How everything turned out for the speedster went beyond anything he could have imagined.


"It was everything I expected and more," Bishop said of the visit. "They have the best facilities that I've been to and the coaching staff is all cool. It's all something that would be a good fit for me."

One of Bishop's concerns going into the visit was all the talk about greyshirting his freshman year. He got all of those questions answered. "Basically, it's not for sure yet," Bishop said.

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Adam Coerper hits it Big!

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:

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Line of Scrimmage Camp pounds it Out in Summer 2007

NW Best Pound it out at Line of Scrimmage Camp It was a typical Summer week in Monmouth, Oregon. This small college town was all but empty as most students had left until Fall. Tractors droned as clouds of dust rose amongst the rows of new cut hay. On the edge of town the local Farm auction was gearing up at the fairgrounds. The big news around town was that local boy and graduate of Western Oregon University, Daryl “Mouse” Davis, was returning to Oregon to Coach once again at Portland State University. Other than that it was a quiet morning. I stopped along Main Street for a cup of coffee. It was going to be a really hot day. But in the distance I heard the faint sounds of whistles and a distinctive “Thud” could be heard as the real boys of Summer began their 3 day ordeal. The Western Oregon University Line of Scrimmage Camp was just beginning. I arrived to find this years Camp at full tilt right out of gate. The camp opened with 215 Offensive and defensive linemen from around the NW and as far away as Arizona, Alaska, and Kona, Hawaii. The Camp is unique as it features Coaches from around the NW all coming together to teach the finer points of play along the line of scrimmage. There was no lack of enthusiasm or hitting at this Camp. Often underappreciated, the line positions are generally considered the heart of the team; without which success can not be achieved. Camp Director Tim Bowman of WOU puts on this superb camp and had this to say “The camp is a great opportunity to develop as a player and network with Coaches that these young men may play for someday. This is a great group of players and coaches…it’s awesome. It really is”. Working both offense and defense the players are engaging and delivering contact on almost every rep. The camp featured and official SPARQ Event, and 8 Full Contact sessions 2 hours each. This all occurs around the spectacular setting that is WOU. The weather was brutally hot but water and hydration were a priority. The competition was excellent and players ranged in size but it was common to see 6’2” to 6’6” players upwards of 340 pounds going at it. The coaching in my opinion was excellent and included some of the best technique training I have seen. The coaching staff this year included: Ryan O'Malley, OC, Western Oregon University Aleki Pascua, OL, Western Oregon University Josh Manning, TE, Western Oregon University Camron Olson, RB, Western Oregon University Bob Beers, Personnel Scout, Houston Texans (Formerly w/ the Detroit Lions) Zach Tinker, TE / Asst HC, Western Washington (Formerly OL Coach) David LaSalata, OL, Pacific Lutheran University Jared Terrible, DL, Univ of Puget Sound Ian Falconer, DL, Lewis & Clark Nick Whitworth, RB, Idaho State University Tim Camp, OL, Eastern Oregon University Eti Ena, DC, Eastern Oregon University Steve Helminiak, HC, Southern Oregon University Stacy Collins, DC, Southern Oregon University Tim Price, DL, Southern Oregon University By Camps end we had several stand out recruits including: Robert Atoe: DT/OT SR: The Dalles-Wahtonka, Oregon: 337 lbs.: 6’3.5” Demetri Enesi: DE /OG SR: Westview HS; Beaverton, Or: 248 lbs: 6’1” Zach Kaahanui: DT/N/C JR: Central Catholic, Portland,Or: 260 lbs: 5’11” Keoki Mawae: OT/ML SR: RA Long: Longview, WA: 240 lbs: 6’6” Colin Kelly: SR: TE/OT Kelso HS, Kelso, WA: 250 lbs; 6’5” Gavin Drake: SR: DE/OG Central Catholic, Portland, Or: 250 lbs: 6’2” Camp Awards Went to: Junior awards went to Marcus Cuellar, Central HS, Joel Brunello, McMinnville HS, Paul Tuma, Southridge HS, and Zach Ka'ahanui, Central Catholic HS. Senior awards went to Keoki Mawae, RA Long HS (WA), Aaron Lenk, Graham Kapowsin HS (WA), Delvin Afusia, Dimond HS (AK), and Gavin Drake, Central Catholic. Watch for these players as well as al of the linemen in attendance coming to a Friday Night nearest you! All players excelled and the camp was a huge success. The camp also featured guest speakers, some great team competition, and excellent advisement about getting recruited by Colleges which I will cover in a follow up story. Players wanting to dedicate themselves to being the best can certainly take a step in that direction by attending the Western Oregon Line of Scrimmage Camp.

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Battle for Baghdad Rages in Hawaii

Well the 2007 JUST WIN Football Camps just wrapped up in Maui and I heard it was awesome. Over 220 Big Linemen, mostly of Polynesian Decent, met on the sloped of Mt Haleakala to battle it out and improve their skills. I will write more on this when I get all of the details on the results but it is enough to say the coachign and level of competition was awesome. This year the boys all learned an authentic Haka from a legit Maori Native and that Volcano echoed with the roar these young warriors made.

SPARQ TEAM CHALLENGE IN HILLSBORO NETS SOME REAL FINDS:

Basically we had an awesome event and had some great athletes show tehir skills at the Velocity Sports Hillsboro 2007 SPARQ Team Challenge Event. Pictured above is Robert A'toe of the Dalles, Oregon who turned in some impressive numbers for his first SPARQ Event. I officially weighed him and measured him. He was a very solid 6'3 .5" and 327 pounds. This is a young man to watch this year here in Oregon. There were several scores in the High 70's and overall the group that came was very very solid. See results at SparqTraining.com or at http://picasaweb.google.com/dirkknudsen/2007SparqHillsboroVelocityEvent.

Westview Wildcats

2007 core group

Derby Camper Ryan Pohl getting ready for His Time at OSU

Beavers looking for depth on offensive line
Oregon State has four returning starters but needs others to step upBy Cliff KirkpatrickGazette-Times reporter
Each spring, Mike Cavanaugh begins his artistry of big men.
That’s when the offensive line coach for the Oregon State football team takes on the challenge of rebuilding the cornerstone of offensive success.He fine-tuned a strong starting group in 2005 and created enough depth to support them through injuries in 2006. For the coming season, he must do all of that at the same time.The Beavers have four returning starters in Jeremy Perry, Kyle DeVan, Roy Schuening and Andy Levitre. The fifth starter should be Tavita Thompson, who has been prepped at left tackle for the coming season for three years.After Thompson, that’s where Cavanaugh must really get to work.“We need to increase the depth in the offense line,” Cavanaugh said. “The group we have can be a good offensive line, as long as we don’t get bit by that complacency disease.”Levitre and Adam Speer have been the line’s super subs the last two seasons. Levitre could fill in for any of the guards or tackles.When Josh Linehan went down with a season-ending injury in the third game last year, Levitre found a home at right tackle. That left only Speer for the coming season as a proven backup at center and either guard positions.“My biggest concern is the tackle,” Cavanaugh said. “Ryan Pohl’s development is important. Pohl is kind of like our Levitre. He’s getting the on-the-job training like Levitre a couple years ago.”Pohl, a redshirt freshman, is learning both tackle positions as the primary backup. He’s a 6-foot-3, 280-pounder from Hawaii. Rivals.com rated him the nation’s 50th-best offensive tackle coming out of Kamehamaha High after the 2005 season.The tackle position’s depth took a hit when Mau Nomani decided to go on his LDS mission in the fall. Coach Mike Riley felt he could challenge Thompson for left tackle.Nomani, from Tigard High, was the third-best prospect in Oregon. He redshirted last season in his first year. When he returns in two years, he will have four years of eligibility left.“We have some guys who are picking up on things and getting better,” Levitre said. “With Mau going on his mission, we are trying to help Ryan Pohl out because we don’t have depth at tackle. I’m helping coach him up on technique.”Junior college transfers Michael Cole and Jon Ioane should join the program in the fall, but will be playing catch-up. They may not be ready until the middle of the season.There’s more depth for interior linemen, starting with Speer. Guard Gregg Peat is ready after two seasons, and junior Marcus Henderson is developing at center.“They are all coming along,” Perry said. “The younger guys haven’t had the opportunity because we (the starters) have been here all the time. They’ve been watching. Now they have to step up fast. And Cav is working them hard.”Beyond them there are four other redshirt freshmen working in the spring. When everyone is here in the fall the Beavers could have up to 17 offensive linemen.However, Riley has made the mandate in recruiting this year to focus on offensive and defensive linemen. Schuening and DeVan graduate after this season, so experience will be gone and depth wiped out again.And the feeling from the Beavers is you can’t have too many linemen.Getting one game-ready takes two to three years, according to Cavanaugh. It’s a process working their hands and feet techniques enough that it’s second-nature. Then there’s all the training in the weight room.“I’m please with the way the kids have worked in the offseason,” Cavanaugh said. “The strength department did a good job, and they are doing what I ask them to do on their own. If they commit to it, they’ll improve. Some of the guys have a lot longer to get good, though.”

Recruiting Stories Part 5 2007: Videotape and the Pancakes seen around the World

The rise of star was not in the plans that night last October when I attended the Barlow versus Central Catholic game. I had come to watch big names like Kevin Frahm and Linebacker Chris Paul that had just committed to Boise State. Using my field press pass I was able to roam the sideline. I forgot my video camera but I had my Sony Mavica which shoot video direct to a CDR Disk. The cool thing is that you can send these clips to whoever you want by compressed MPEG video. Not the clearest picture but not bad. You just pop that baby in the PC and send it direct.

Well after the game was over and every body was wowing over CC running back Jaden Kaufman...who busted for about 200 yards in his first game as a RB....I watched the film. What I saw was not what I saw during the game. I got so carried away that I forgot to focus on the O' line play.

What I saw was not one...not two...not three.. but Four plays in a row where this big cat Antonio Danek of Central served up a major Pancake. I watched it again and again and this 6'6" behemoth really dished it out. So I emailed these four plays to Brian Derby in Hawaii. We had worked with Antonio and his whole line core and his O line Coach James Mick in the Summer of 2006. We liked Antonio than but his technique was still pretty raw. I told Brian...."look at this. Pass the Syrup baby!" For those of you that do not already know the Pancake is the ultimate finish to the block when the O'Linemen releases his hips and finishes the block by flattening the Defenseive player onto his back, stomach, head, ass, or any other body part. It is something that if done enough can make the difference between being recruited and not.

Brian reviewed these little clips and sent them to a few guys. At this point Danek was not on anybodies radar other than one or two D-2 schools that new of him. What happened next was magical. A Coach at a Big Sky School called wanting to now more. Next Weber State wanted in. A couple of weeks late PSU and Northern Arizona decided they wanted some too. I am pleased to know that this big amazing kid got a boost because we sent 4 clips showing him doing his thing around the Internet. Technology is awesome. Ad to that a couple of good contacts, a little nudge, and some excellent blocking and hard work and you have a 4 year full ride.

Antonio is a kid that works 5 days a week on football, six days a week on school, and 7 days a week on being a superb son to his folks and citizen of his community. Good luck at Northern Arizona Antonio!

Congrats Central Catholic 5!

February 7, 2007

Dirk Knudsen
OregonPreps.com Staff Writer

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It was a misty day here in Portland and there were some misty eyes in the library at Central Catholic as 5 Scholar Athletes from Coach Steve Pyne's Central Catholic Rams signed their official Letters of intent to the Colleges of their choice.

This was a special day and the room was filled with proud parents and loved ones and Family members. Every year we have some very special kids make it through. But this year at this one high school we saw 5 players make it on to play another day and to get their schooling paid for. The Players included:

Antonio Danek, Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff, AZ

Jaden Kaufman, Arizona Western JC; Yuma, AZ.

Joe Martin , University of San Diego; San Diego California.

Kevin Frahm, Oregon State University; Corvallis, Oregon

Myles Wade, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

This was a special group of kids but Coach Pyne indicated that a few more are going to get through or are still waiting to work out their final terms including linebacker Kevin Showalter who was perhaps the sleeper of the year in Oregon. Kevin has a solid offer to play at Western Oregon where the Coaches believe he is the best they have seen this year.

"This was a special group this year," Pyne said. "We hope to get some more kids through to college before it is over!"

Pyne is a very active Head Coach when it comes to networking and believing in his kids' ability to go on to the next level.

The boys were all humble and thankful. Myles Wade thanked his Family, his 8th grade football coaches, coaches from his experiences at Benson Tech, and Pyne and his staff. Wade also spent a considerable amount of time thanking the US Army and all of the men and women serving in our countries armed forces. Wade will be an Oregon Duck even after receiving a very tempting offer from Coach Urban Meyer to play for the Florida Gators!

"It is an honor to be able to stay home and play at home here in Oregon - that's how I feel," stated Wade emphatically bringing a rousing applause from a room full of beaming Oregonians.

Kevin Frahm will also be staying in State and took time to recognize his teachers; Frahm is a 4.0 Student, for working with him and supporting him. Frahm clearly has strong feelings towards his coaches and family. He will be a tremendous asset to the Beavers.

All of the Players recognized their trainers which included a common link to Top Football trainer Matt James at Velocity Sports who worked to train the boys and developed their speed, strength, and agility. This group is one of many James has helped to train and get on to the collegiate level.

I asked these fine athletes for a word of wisdom if they were to give it to an incoming freshman... a roadmap if you will of how they can make it through to college.

Danek offered: "Dedicate yourself to 5 days a week of working out and training. Get involved with strength training. Be willing to go in early and stay late. Take a Zero period in the early AM to get a chance to hit the gym and keep your grades up. Mentally learn the ability to develop yourself. Pick out the player on the field each play you are going to beat and convince yourself you will beat him...than defeat him. Oh and Eat Right!"

Frahm Offered: "Time and hard work can conquer talent any day. Put in the time and emulate what other top athletes do and you will succeed."

Wade Stated: "Play every game like it is your last game! Want to be in on every play...every tackle. Do not be selfish. Support your team no matter what."

We want to congratulate this special group of young men and their families and wish you well in your academic and athletic pursuits in the coming years.

Dirk Knudsen
From left to right: Joe Martin, Kevin Frahm, trainer Matt James, Jaden Kaufman, Myles Wade, Antonio Danek

A Big Kiwi Learns the Ropes!

(A Letter from a member of our Football Family in New Zealand)

Hello Dirk and Brian,

Here is a letter from William in relation to the Combine he also wanted to talk about the O-Line Camp ... I have some photos I'll e-mail them to you.

Dad please pass this on to Dirk ...

In December 2006 my Dad and I went to compete in the U.S Army All American Combine in San Antonio Texas. The best way for me to describe my experience there well, for a Kiwi this was like eating at Dairy Queen for the first time, it was just breath-taking. I mean the Alamo Dome was HUGE, and the atmosphere occupying it was phenomenal.

The Coaches there were awesome and the drills they setup were just as great, it was really "dog-eat-dog" out there. The seminars really helped me and gave me an idea on what I had to do if I ever wanted to take football even further. To hear what people were saying about College life, goal setting, weight training, health and nutrition as well as how to achieve and stay focused in the classroom, really helped to put things in perspective. I always knew that I had to work hard to succeed, my parents have always taught me that, but now I know HOW MUCH work I have to do.

I believe there were 600 boys participating at the Combine, we went from 1 on 1 drills to blocking techniques to footwork drills and eventually we got to the actual Combine Testing. Like I said earlier it was "dog eat dog" and to be honest if it wasn't for Coach Brian Derby and Coach Dirk Knudsen and the Brian Derby Offensive Lineman Camp that I attended in Oregon late July I would not of competed as well as I did.

The Brian Derby Offensive Lineman Camp was awesome, from the drills to the coaches "its all good". I really owe it to Coach Brian Derby and his coaching staff, they teach you what it's all about to be a linemen from run blocking to pass blocking they really drill it into you. And when Coach Derby teaches you, had better listen I learned this first hand.

Even though the Brain Derby Offensive Linemen Camp went for 5 days, they taught me more then enough, as I said, I really owe them one, hopefully I will be back there this July.

2006 was a great year for me, after meeting awesome people like Coach Derby and Coach Knudsen, and then going on to San Antonio a lot of "doors have opened". I just want to thank Coach Brian Derby, Coach Dirk Knudsen, as well as Chris Fetters from scout.com and definitely the LORD for making this all happen.

William Hodgman

(To our readers: William is a 6'5" 290 pound 16 year old Linemen of Samoan and Fijian Heritage that is making a big name for himself and a hard worker. We thank him for his kind comments)

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Training for Greatness: meet Bears All pro center Olin Kreutz and how he made it

This is a great article about Oahu native Olin Kreutz who anchors that super dominate Chicago Bears Offensive Line. Olin trains harder than almost anyone and has made himself into an All Pro Center through hard work and determination. Coach Derby had this to say about Olin and his training regimen which started with his modest family home gym:

"You don't go there to look at yourself in the mirror or you'll get your butt kicked," said Brian Derby, a former Hawaii coach who runs lineman clinics on the island and around the world. "If you want to be a pretty boy, put on your Speedo and go to the beach. Society is missing what George (Olin's Grandfather) instills. It's about discipline. You respect yourself because you're there to be the best you can. He teaches you to be a responsible, respectful person, but to not take [junk] from anyone and be one tough son of a [gun]."

Read more about this terrific player and what help make him what he is today:

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060910/ai_n16722349

The Growing Buzz about New Zealand's Will Hodgeman

A Year ago in the Spring of 2006 I got a call from a guy far away with a thick accent that said he was the dad of a young kid that was really something special. He was from New Zealand of all places. Ok so we talked about the usual. He was 15, 6'5" and 255 pounds... big for sure. The dad, Geoff, told me how young Will played on a team with his mates in New Zealand where there is a lot of Samoan and Fijian blood. He said that he was raw but that he was playing on a team with young men up to age 20-21. He was also the national champion in Judo. Well now you know my ears perk up because that can be a great combination for a linemen as it teaches balance and strength and great discipline.

So he wants to know if Will can come and stay with us and spend a week or so with us at the Oregon Derby Camps. So I say yes...kind of... "let me get back to you" was what I said. Brian and I talked and we agreed that we could spread the love and teachings and have him come up! So a few months later after hearing all about him from his pops we got a look. Well Will is deceptively heavy. he appears thin up top but no doubt those size 16's had some huge stumps on them. Will is 15 in this picture and is at least 2 inches above Brian who is still 6'2.5" anyway. So we teach him and he is raw for sure but he listens and learns fast. His feet are good and get off the ball really well. By the end of the week he is really improved and gets a Most Improved Camp Award. My Son Konner Knudsen tells me that Will's Punch on the O'line Pass Blocking Drills is awesome. "He stoned me so hard dad my ribs have bruisers in the shape of his palm!" There is that Judo Training!

Will went on to compete at the All Poly Combine in Utah and play at Hunter High School in Utah for a short stint of the 2006 season and earned a starting spot amongst some pretty tough kids. The coaches were sad to see him leave after his time ran out in Utah. But during our camp we introduced Will to Chris Fetters of Scout.com and Chris likes what he saw. This past month in Jan. 2006 Chris got Will invited to the Army All American Combine and he did very well and impressed a lot of Coaches in the one on one drills. By the way Will is now 290 pounds and is weight training almost every day. Next year Will is going to be a Junior and will likely come to Oregon as an exchange student. if he come he will no doubt find a great fit as a Student and an athlete. Oregon State University is now looking at him.

Will is a superb student, trains hard, loves to eat American Food, and is very respectful. But he does like to hit and enjoys finishing blocks. The fact that his dad reached out, that we were able to help, and that he got exposure for all of his attributes will help him to have success in HS and beyond. This as of now is a story in Mid Stream and we do not know the outcome but fair to say there are good examples here for parents and players alike. Be active, Network, train, learn from the best, use the gifts you have. Will is on a path that has been shaped by him, his family, and the network of people around him. If he continues on this road it will lead him where he wants to go and that is going to be the greatest reward for those that helped along the way! Best of Luck Will!