Dinwiddie's Zyan Strurdivant was offered a scholarship to West Point today. Coach Mills read the letter to Zyan and the entire team. It was fun to see the team reaction and the honest to goodness camaraderie.
Zyan Sturdivant receives a prestigious offer today.
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What a fantastic offer for a wonderful kid. He has worked extremely hard on and off the field. I was started to get concerned for him as the offers have not come as expected. Just goes to show how hitting the books can make a difference. Way to go Zyan.
Here's the video for those that want to check it out.
Thanks Matt. I am so proud to have Coach Mills represent NavyNation. That gave me chills to see the pride he had in reading the letter to Zyan.
Congrats to him. I'm sure the offer is well deserved.
Congratulations to Mr. S! He must be an impressive young man. That video was pretty cool.
If Zyan wants to take a day off to reflect on all that this honor means, oh say, September 8th (just picking a day completely at random), I'm fine with that.
If Zyan wants to take a day off to reflect on all that this honor means, oh say, September 8th (just picking a day completely at random), I'm fine with that.
SpartanofYore, your post was too funny and fits you to a tee. Respectful, classy and appreciated. I am sure he will have plenty of time to reflect on it by September 8, 2017. If not he can start pondering it again on September 9, 2017. He is built like a mini tank, so this offer suits him well. He will provide the Salem defense and Pinello (mlb) quite a challenge. Can we just get this game over with. lol
#6 Dinwiddie RB Zyan Sturdivant (Photo: Kim McCaffrey/recruit804)
The Black Knights, in need of a General, send an offer to Dinwiddie RB Zyan Sturdivant
by Brandon Mitchell, recruit804
Dinwiddie starting running back Zyan Sturdivant injured his shoulder during a week six matchup against Thomas Dale in which the Generals claimed a victory.
He decided to continue to play for the Generals all the way through the end season including the Group 4A state championship game against Salem. At the conclusion of the postseason Sturdivant was evaluated, diagnosed with a torn labrum, and scheduled for a surgical procedure to repair his shoulder. Since then, the Dinwiddie product has done whatever takes to get back to on the football field. It was a process for Sturdivant (SR RB 5-8 190) to get back to where he once was; however, with diligence and much resolve he has been able to return to full strength. Noticing what the community around Dinwiddie and the Central District has known all along, the United States Military Academy has taken a liking to Sturdivant’s accelerated style of play. So much that they decided to provide Sturdivant with his first offer on Thursday afternoon.
“It feels pretty good and I feel like all our hard work is paying off. I love the coaches down there and they definitely made me feel at home on my visit,” Sturdivant told recruit804.
The Dinwiddie prospect has only taken one visit to West Point since they’ve shown interest and one visit was all it took for both parties to make a positive impression on the one another. Last season Sturdivant spent time in the backfield with Tye Freeland (Howard University) and Joseph Tyree (SR SS/RB 6-1 195) accumulating 22 touchdowns on 1,767 rushing yards. Although injured Sturdivant was able to pick up First Team All-State, All-Conference, and All-Region honors. James Madison, Towson, and Georgetown have all been showing interest with Georgetown receiving a camp visit from Sturdivant during the last week of July.
Sturdivant picks up his first offer on the verge of Dinwiddie teammate K’Vaughan Pope (SR ATH 6-2 210) announcing his verbal commitment on Friday, August 4. Early speculation pegs Ohio State as a possible front runner to receive a commitment from Pope.
– Brandon Mitchell
Again, impressive. But, although I've followed collegiate sports reasonably closely for forty years, as God is my witness - I don't think I knew that Georgetown has a football program.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown_Hoyas_football
I know, I would have lost a beer on that one too.
I know, I would have lost a beer on that one too.
That’s awesome and a great player no doubt , but they are going to cut that hair haha..... congratulations!
You are a little late on this one. He did not have to cut his hair. He signed with the Shepherd Rams, started at rb and led the team in rushing last season as a freshman.
I apologize , I am not familiar with this area . I didn’t realize this was old news . Sorry I will mind my own business . Once again sorry
Absolutely not, sir. You jump in with you comments anytime you want. None of us, especially me, are up to date on all the "going ons." My goodness, I stay behind on news a lot more than I stay current.
No need to apologize. I actually found your post to be on point. He just chose to go in a different direction.
And, he lit em up at Shepherd. He is a great young man, and has a bright future ahead of him.
Love Shepherd Football!! Great team and close to where I live. Daughter also a graduate, 2014!!
Is Zyan still at Shepherd? I did not see him listed on the roster this year.
Good to see he is still at the school. He had a great start to the year last year. Hopefully he will be able to make an impact when he sees the field again
He is a great kid. Hes small, but hard runner never goes down in the first hit. His body is a little beat up and needed a break. I am sure he will bounce back big time.
