2017 NC Shrine Bowl Team

[Deana_King]

Jordyn Adams – WR – Green Hope

Holton Ahlers – QB – DH Conley

Dyami Brown – WR – West Meck

Stephon Brown – QB – Glenn

Devin Carter – WR – Clayton

Isaac Cochran – OL – Concord

DJ Crossen – DB – Dudley

Joey Curry – QB – Murphy

Phillip Davis – DT – South Point

Marcus Davis – DT – Garner

Malik Dunlap – DB – Harding

Chris Dunn – K/P – North Davidson

Michael Edwards – OL – South View

Jarrett Garner – WR – Hickory Ridge

Bryson Glenn – DT – Glenn

Gabriel Gonzales – OL – Eastern Alamance

Jovaughn Gwyn – OL – Harding

KJ Henry – LB – West Forsyth

Dax Hollifield – LB – Shelby

John Jiles – DB – Wake Forest

Tyiyon Johnson – LB – Havelock

Avery Jones – OL – Havelock

Joe Kane – DT - Heritage

Tykel Landrum – WR – Hendersonville

Nick MacKovic – OL – Page

Chandler Medeiros – DT – South Iredell

Dante Miller – WR/RB – Richmond

Gerald Nathan – LB – Vance

Donovan Noel – OL – Millbrook

Ricky Person – RB – Heritage

Jaren Rainey – DB – SW Guilford

Javon Ratliffe – LB – Scotland

Matthew Robinson – LB – South Point

Rick Sandidge – DT – Concord

Miles Simon – DB – Hibriten

Tyler Smith – OL – Scotland

Jahmir Smith – RB – Lee County

Caleb Strait – OL – East Bladen

Javon Terry – DB – Wake Forest

Alan Tisdale – LB – Page

Noah Turner – LS – Western Alamance

Blake WHiteheart – H/TE – Mount Tabor

Javonte Williams – DB – Wallace-Rose Hill

Payton Wilson – LB - Orange

 

[CatholicCougs14]

Good roster. Tons of talent this year especially at RB...now is it me or is Zamir White not on here? I see two players from Scotland on here and I know teams are allowed to have no more than two on the SB roster

 

[sasha_nc]

Very bittersweet for Phil Davis of SP. A honor to be named but disappointing that he probably will have to decline unless something miraculous happens.

 

[Reynoldsrocks2]

Interesting choices, are those the 2 best senior QB’s in the state?

 

[btango]

White opted out. He plans to be an early enrollee as a college freshman in January. Their exams and other school related items often conflict with the game. This has happened with several others over the last few years. Would expect him to play in one of the two national all star games as they occur after school is completed and before college starts back.

 

[btango]

Interesting choices, are those the 2 best senior QB’s in the state?

Ahler's is a big impressive kid that can spin it and has put up numbers.

 

[Reynoldsrocks2]

I wasn’t really questioning any of the kids ability, I was more just asking if they were the three best because I wasn’t familiar with the senior QB’s in the state. I meant top three QB’s in my first post also, not trying to slight anyone, just missed the third one on the list.

 

[btango]

Ahlers is probably considered top QB in the state.

 

[Reynoldsrocks2]

Ahlers is probably considered top QB in the state.

Thanks for the info!

 

[KEEP_it_REALHS]

I think in order to be chosen you have to attend shrine bowl combines which is now a fee. So this may be the best three that attended combine workout

 

[btango]

I think in order to be chosen you have to attend shrine bowl combines which is now a fee. So this may be the best three that attended combine workout

Not required to attend a combine. Have been players chosen that did not go to one. The combine allows a coach to speak to and interact with prospects while observing them in skill challenges and drills.

Two of the QBs are big kids that are FBS recruits. The third has ran the offense that will be used for years. Having eight practices he will be an asset there and can do some other things in the field. His brother plays baseball at UGA, he is very interested in playing football at West Point.

 

[KEEP_it_REALHS]

OK I wasnt sure. Both are great qbs and rightfully deserving their selction. Thanks for the info. I'm just confused about having a fee for these combines. Joe blow pays a fee does good in drills/skill test just to be overlooked by higher ranked player that hasn't paid anything. Players are going to these workouts that have absolutely no chance of making the team. Just my opinion not stepping on any toes but have recruiters that attend games and make your decision that way. Kids are spending numerous amounts of money for college camps and this being a charity event you think it would be different and not a money gimmick.

 

[ImaCrestFan]

Thanks for the info. I'm just confused about having a fee for these combines. Kids are spending numerous amounts of money for college camps and this being a charity event you think it would be different and not a money gimmick.

Please don't be so stupid. The Shrine Bowl proceeds go to the children's hospitals. The combines were created so lesser known players have a chance to impress the coaches. Any money collected at the combines go toward offsetting costs. Therefore allowing to go the the children who need it.
Do a little bit of research before you make uninformed comments.

 

[btango]

The Shrine Bowl football people have looked at various options for the combines. They have ran numbers and had conversations with past staffs and high school coaches around the state. The thought is if it is for free the amount of players that have show up will be more than they can really deal with and still get good looks at the players that shine. If it is free the SB is paying out of pocket for insurance (got to have it) and sometimes cost to use the facility.

They try to get the coaches a hotel room if they have more than a two hour drive although some opt out of that. An assistant coach several years told me it was the greatest thing he had ever been a part of but he said it was very financially dibilitating to him with the gas and getting a couple of hotels and having extra day care but stated he would do it again in a heartbeat. Each player gets a t-shirt, also which is not a huge deal but it is something.

Another thought was to do an invitational only setup where the coach had to sign off for the player to attend. Too many coaches do not complete the paperwork for their players that are selected much less for a player to attend the combine.

Any money made off the combines goes into the funds that will be contributed to the hospital on game day.

I would personally like to see them lower it from $20 to $10 and if they lose a little money let the SB foot that bill but they hope would be to break even. Some schools booster club pay the combine fee for their players.

 

[btango]

Someone from Hoover HS remarks about cost. Rush is more about the dollar than any coach I have ever met. Known him since before the tv show when he was still at Hoover.

 

[KEEP_it_REALHS]

Please don't be so stupid. The Shrine Bowl proceeds go to the children's hospitals. The combines were created so lesser known players have a chance to impress the coaches. Any money collected at the combines go toward offsetting costs. Therefore allowing to go the the children who need it.
Do a little bit of research before you make uninformed comments.

Im well aware of the proceeds going to children's hospital which I think is great. The combine was created to get more money for the childrens hospital not for lesser players to have a chance to impress coaches. It is what it is. Great idea in my opion going 2 a good cause. I spoke with a close friend that's a Shriner Most of these players are picked well in advance.

 

[KEEP_it_REALHS]

Someone from Hoover HS remarks about cost. Rush is more about the dollar than any coach I have ever met. Known him since before the tv show when he was still at Hoover.

It's all a business

 

[Reynoldsrocks2]

I wasn’t trying to suggest any of the QB’s didn’t deserve being there, I just was unfamiliar with the Senior QB’s in the state. I appreciate the info on the players.

 

[KEEP_it_REALHS]

I will be attending shrine bowl in full support

 

[BD Warrior]

Interesting choices, are those the 2 best senior QB’s in the state?

The kid from Murphy undoubtedly got on because of his coach being on the staff. I can understand him taking one of his kids I guess.

 

[btango]

The kid from Murphy undoubtedly got on because of his coach being on the staff. I can understand him taking one of his kids I guess.

He is solid and can pass it fairly well plus run it. He will play college football. He has ran this fir years. With eight practices he will be an asset regardless if he plays much. I have no problem with the selection. The top two QBs will most likely handle most of the action.