Thursday, July 26, 2012

Are Whitehaven and Covington the only Tennessee state title contenders in the area?


Murphy Fair released his annual state title condenders list, and the only  2 Memphis area schools that are "contenders" are Whitehaven in 6A and Covington in 4A.  Fair names 5 contenders in each class, which is generous at best.  But, if this is true, that only 2 teams in the area have a legit shot, what does this say about the level of play on this side of the state?  Does this say more about Fair and his location?

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Is Jordan Wilkins the best running back in the area?

Here is Junior year highlights.  After only playing 5 games last season,the Auburn commit comes into his senior year looking to take St. Benedict to the Divison II state title.


How much time will Memphis spend on local talent?

Last week, Harding offensive lineman Zach Collins verbally committed to the University of Memphis.  This is the 4th commitment that new head coach Justin Fuente has received this year from Memphis area football players.  But, how much time will Fuente spend recruiting the local talent that will dominate the preps headlines this season?  While Fuente has gone outside the Memphis area for players like Rivals 3-star  QB Braydan Scott (Oklahoma), he also grabbed local product Sam Craft from Olive Branch (also a 3-star QB).  With Memphis moving into the Big East next season can they convince more of the top local talent to stay home?  Will Fuente even spend time on players that are usually destine for the promise land of the SEC.