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Post by thong_of_doom on Jun 30, 2009 14:50:29 GMT -5
In college football recruiting today, it's never too early. The entire process has been accelerated. In fact, it's now so fast that one rising star has decided where to play his college football even though he hasn't played a down of high school football. The player is Evan Berry of Fairburn, Ga. Berry is the younger brother of Tennessee super safety Eric Berry. Evan Berry has decided to follow in the footsteps of his brother and father after accepting a verbal scholarship offer to play for the Volunteers and coach Lane Kiffin. "Yes, I committed to Tennessee," Evan said. "It's the only college I know right now and it seems the best for me. My dad went there and my brother is there now. I know I can do the same things there. I have a real friendly relationship with the coaches there. I know I don't know them too well, but I know I will have plenty of time to get to know them." Berry, only 13 years old, will be a ninth grader this fall at Creekside - the same high school Eric attended. He has played his recreational ball for the Fairburn Flames. He was a star quarterback, running back and free safety. He was coached by his father, James Berry. "Evan plays on a different level than everyone else," James Berry said. "He's a technician with the ball in his hands. He just fits at quarterback and at safety. He's quick and fast and has a natural instinct for handling the ball." www.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=960207
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Post by David™ on Jun 30, 2009 18:49:14 GMT -5
Huh? Reminds me of David Beckham who Manchester United got at the Age of 12. He never played a game for a professinal team.
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Post by Chilehead on Jul 6, 2009 21:23:35 GMT -5
There was a soccer player in the U.S. who was drafted by the pros at like 10 years old or so. I can't remember his name; it was Freddie something, I think. Anyway, I don't think he ever amounted to much.
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