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congrats...good luck at UNC....(hope they're smart and keep em at QB...)
Not saying he won't play QB at UNC, but his best chance to see the field early will be at another position. Sam Howell still has 2 years, and they have an Elite 11 kid coming in as a freshman right behind him. In his commitment interview, he said he would be given the opportunity to choose his position with Gillespie(RB Coach) wanting him to play RB, Galloway wanting him to play receiver, and Bateman wanting him to play DB. Not a bad luxury to have, basically being able to pick what position you play haha
The same would have been said about Chazz Surratt.man... just seems like a waste of such a good arm an QB mind... one of the better QB's to come from that region.
man... just seems like a waste of such a good arm an QB mind... one of the better QB's to come from that region.
I'm guessing safety or DB. If offense a receiver or back. If hes only 5ft10 there's no way hes playing QB.There is no denying that he has a good arm, but playing QB on the college level is a different animal. Isn't he only 5'10 as well. I think he is a superior athlete that will find a perfect fit for his college position and will be a contributor throughout his time in Chapel Hill.
I have seen him listed from 5'10 too 6'1. I think he is 6'0 since I have stood in front of him. I don't think his arm streath is not major D1. Most Saturdays he will be the best athlete on the field.I'm guessing safety or DB. If offense a receiver or back. If hes only 5ft10 there's no way hes playing QB.
A hundred years ago, I was a manager for the football team at UNC. My freshman year, Coach Dooley signed eleven high school quarterbacks in our class. Only two stayed at that position for their college careers. His philosophy was that the quarterback is usually the best athlete on the high school team, is usually cerebral, and can adjust to other positions in college. Worked fairly well for his career at UNC, Wake and Va. Tech.
Nick Vidnovic and John Klise. Nick died of cancer in 2007, and John worked in Thomasville after graduation at Thomasville Furniture. Not sure where he is now.Who were the two that remained at QB? Did any become starters at other positions?
Love this type of historical football chatter!
Was Don McCauley on any of the teams while you were there?Nick Vidnovic and John Klise. Nick died of cancer in 2007, and John worked in Thomasville after graduation at Thomasville Furniture. Not sure where he is now.
Sammy Johnson from High Point Central also played some qb in high school. Moved to fullback and later on some NFL rosters.
Nick Vidnovic and John Klise. Nick died of cancer in 2007, and John worked in Thomasville after graduation at Thomasville Furniture. Not sure where he is now.
Sammy Johnson from High Point Central also played some qb in high school. Moved to fullback and later on some NFL rosters.
Don’s senior year was my freshman year. Though we still had a freshman team, I was able to take my brother’s place as a varsity manager. One of my proudest moments was watching his 279 yard rushing performance that broke O.J. Simpson’s rushing record. Five td’s against Dook in our last game in Chapel Hill. The good news is that we won the game. The bad news is that Don ending up dating the girl I brought to the post game party. To the victor go the spoils, I guess.Was Don McCauley on any of the teams while you were there?
Another qb from Virginia that changed positions was Mike Mansfield. He was ahead of me, but was a beast at linebacker. One of the strongest players I ever saw.Sad about Nick! I was a big fan of his. Injuries derailed him a bit. He was a high school star in northern Virginia.
Sammy has a nice career!
Another qb from Virginia that changed positions was Mike Mansfield. He was ahead of me, but was a beast at linebacker. One of the strongest players I ever saw.
There was a period of time that UNC dominated Virginia recruiting, especially the Tidewater.
There was a period of time that UNC dominated Virginia recruiting, especially the Tidewater.
Great story. We meet Don tailgating a few years back. He just stopped and talked to us for 30 minutes. Great guy.Don’s senior year was my freshman year. Though we still had a freshman team, I was able to take my brother’s place as a varsity manager. One of my proudest moments was watching his 279 yard rushing performance that broke O.J. Simpson’s rushing record. Five td’s against Dook in our last game in Chapel Hill. The good news is that we won the game. The bad news is that Don ending up dating the girl I brought to the post game party. To the victor go the spoils, I guess.
Great story. We meet Don tailgating a few years back. He just stopped and talked to us for 30 minutes. Great guy.
Four of his teammates have committed to play college ball in the last two days. Go RAIDERS
D. Barringer - BartonName of Players and colleges committed to, please.