A bit surprised Mateo Jackson from Hermitage selected JMU. I would have thought he would have selected a larger program. Good for him though and I will be pulling for him to have a great college career and onwards.
Mateo jackson to JMU
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Smithfield High's Willie Drew, Jr also committed to JMU Friday. He's going in as a DB. He's having another really nice year at QB and S for the Packers. He's a tremendously gifted athlete. I spoke to his dad yesterday evening, he said they were extremely excited about the opportunity, from an academic and athletic standpoint. Big things are happening at JMU. It's exciting to watch it all unfold.
Yeah, JMU has committed to having an elite football program. I love it that they are stocking the pantry with Virginia players. It sure is fun watching kids you watched in high school playing local college ball.
gwb, Willie made a believer out of me. Along with that athletic talent is the heart of a competitor. JMU got a good one.
gwb, Willie made a believer out of me. Along with that athletic talent is the heart of a competitor. JMU got a good one.
Congrats to Willie and Mateo...
College game day is at JMU again this weekend. That’s how you know “ish is getting real”
College game day is at JMU again this weekend. That’s how you know “ish is getting real”
Sometimes this little nugget gets lost in the shuffle...but I won't let it go unsaid, as gifted as Willie Jr is on the gridiron....he's just a better student and model citizen. The kid is just good to the core. I've known the family for 22 years and they are just good, wholesome, hard working, God fearing people. I'm so happy for them, words are hard to find.
My one fear...Houston gets plucked away by some Big Time program for bigger $$$....It's just a matter of time before some of the big boys come with an open checkbook. Until then, we will just enjoy the ride. ESPN recognizes what's going on up there, the recruiters are making some pretty good scores, ensuring continued success. I was a big fan of Mickey Matthews, funny how he's a forgotten name, in some ways...LOL
Funny you mention Mickey.......Was in a Harrisonburg grocery store one Sunday afternoon a few years back. Popped around the corner of an aisle and here's a guy in a t-shirt, shorts, shoes untied, and sunglasses on.......I have on a Georgia Bulldogs shirt....Mickey says "Georgia Bulldogs!!!! You know who I am don't ya" and I say "yes I do" to which he responds "I'm the football coach"......doesn't mention where, just that he's the football coach, and walks off LOL
As a JMU alum, I'm cautiously optimistic that he wants to stick around for a can't-miss offer rather than bailing for an ECU or App. Won't be able to replace him, but maybe a solid protege from his current staff can step up and continue to lead when the time comes. Houston simply has his S together!
There is no way JMU can keep him long term. It will be too enticing to go to a larger program and a lot more money.. just is what it is I’m afraid.
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