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Signing Day notebook: From Y-town to U.S. Air Force Academy to Missouri to Vanderbilt
CJ’S KURT HESS SIGNS WITH
YOUNGSTOWN STATE, WHERE
RON ‘JAWS’ JAWORSKI BECAME
AN IMMORTAL PENGUINS STAR
YOU CAN WIN I-AA NATIONAL TITLES
AND GET TO NFL FROM YOUNGSTOWN
Kurt Hess threw for 42 touchdowns and over 5,000 yards during his Chaminade Julienne High School career.
Pretty soon, he’ll be moving on to Youngstown State. The 6-foot-3 quarterback signed his national letter of intent with the Penguins on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
“Kurt’s big and strong, can sit in the pocket, make throws and manage the game,” CJ coach Andy Helms said. “He’s such a bright kid. It’s hard to have that overshadowed by his competitiveness.
“He’s going to get you in the right play and find the open guy. When things break down, he’s able to extend the play and be incredibly accurate with the ball.”
More than football
Wayne defensive back Javon Marshall chose Vanderbilt for its academics and football.
“Football doesn’t last forever,” he said. “I wanted the opportunity to go to a school where I could get a great job after college.”
Marshall plans to major in international business and help the Commodores to an SEC title.
“The competition in the SEC is ridiculous,” he said. “I believe it’s the best conference for football.. I’m going to love the competition. I want to bring the same attitude I have at Wayne. I want to step up and be a leader at a young age.”
Double trouble
Northmont’s Mark Mays and Wayne’s Erique Geiger will compete at the same position for Bowling Green — tailback.
“Hopefully, with my speed, I can get out there early, show what I can do and make a big impact,” Mays said.
Added Geiger: “I’m definitely going to bring something they don’t have right now — a compact back with speed; a balanced back. Hey, it’s all about the competition.”
The bodyguard
Missouri is nicknamed “The Show-Me State,” and Trotwood-Madison’s massive Chris Freeman plans to show he belongs at left offensive tackle.
“You’re the bodyguard, protecting the quarterback’s blind side,” Freeman said. “So you’ve got to be big and be able to move. You’ve got to be quick and have good feet.”
Freeman loves the trenches.
“That’s where you get down and get dirty,” he said. “That’s where all the fun is. I love it, man.”
Trench warfare
Adam Replogle, Centerville’s Indiana-bound star, is a leverage machine. With his strength and low center of gravity, he’s an ideal 6-foot-3 defensive tackle.
Playing center on the Elks’ basketball team has him in great shape.
“Basketball is more agility and footwork, so it really helps me out,” Replogle said. “Defensive tackle is all about speed, strength and agility. I’m going to work hard on that in the spring and summer, and hopefully get some time on the field.”
Mr. Versatility
Jake Feldmeyer looks to play on the interior of Illinois’ offensive line. He can play both guard spots and the Illini coaches may move him to center.
“I’ll bring the Centerville attitude — work hard and do whatever you can for the team,” Feldmeyer said. “The (Illinois) coaches are great guys and hungry to win.”
Perfect combination
Serving his country and playing football attracted Wayne defensive end Anthony Pyle to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
“I like the way they play; the intensity they bring,” Pyle said. “It’s a bunch of guys who fly around the ball. None of them are the fastest guys or the biggest guys. They’re always undersized. But, man, they play hard.”
First things first for Pyle.
“I’m going to the (USAF) Prep School first,” he said, “so I’ll have some time to put on a little weight and get myself ready for the Academy.”
A Buffalo Bull
Springfield offensive tackle Jeremy Johnson is ready to follow the “Pied Piper” — Buffalo Bulls coach Turner Gill.
“When I went there on a visit, he made you feel like you’re at home,” Johnson said. “He’s just a wonderful guy.”
Contact Chick Ludwig at (937) 225-2253 or cludwig@DaytonDailyNews.com
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