Notes on Kerr, Hawkins and Ankrah
The defensive line at Fork Union Military Academy will have serious Maryland representation this season.
Quince Orchard defensive tackle Zach Kerr will join Wilde Lake defensive end and fellow Terps signee Cody Blue at FUMA for the upcoming season, QO head coach Dave Mencarini said yesterday.
Mencarini said Kerr, his family and the Maryland coaching staff agreed that a semester at the Virginia prep school would be good for his development.
“Physically, he looks like he can handle [college football], but most 18-year-olds can’t,” Mencarini said. “... He just needs [prep school] to get him ready. The discipline and structured environment [will be good for him].”
Kerr will enroll at College Park during the winter semester, joining the Terps in time for spring practice. He could have some company in Quince Orchard cornerback Travis Hawkins, a rising senior.
“Well Maryland’s his top school. There’s no doubt about that,” Mencarini said. “... It’s no secret how [the Maryland coaching staff feels] about him and how he feels about them. He’s very tight with [Good Counsel running back and Terps commitment] Caleb Porzel. They’ve been friends since they were little kids. Personally, I’d like him to get it done before the season. He’s going to graduate early and be a mid-year guy. He’s in summer school right now and he’s doing really well.”
Mencarini said Hawkins is also considering offers from West Virginia, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Tennessee and Oregon.
The Terps have also offered QO defensive end Jason Ankrah. Mencarini thinks it’ll be awhile before he reaches a decision.
“Jason’s all over the place,” Mencarini said. “He might make a decision later on in the year because I think he wants to take some more visits. Maryland’s definitely in his top seven [along with] Penn State, West Virginia, Tennessee, NC State, Michigan and Virginia Tech.”
Comments
i LOVE QO
MD PIPELINE LETS KEEP IT GOING
with Hawkins and Jason
Posted by: Tony | July 29, 2008 11:30 AM
Matt,
Thanks for the updates, keep up the good work!
Posted by: Ron | July 29, 2008 12:41 PM
Matt,
Has the MD coaching staff drawn a line in the sand with sending their kids to Hargrave after the Zach Brown incident?
Usually we have a few there and a few a FUMA as well.
How much is Hargrave responsible for decommits?
Does Kerr look solid as ever to the Terps?
Posted by: BuddhaUMD | July 29, 2008 2:10 PM
Buddha -- Kerr's definitely solid. The Hargrave staff discourages the breaking of commitments, so I imagine the UM staff doesn't harbor any serious grudge. Plus, Campbell did well there and never wavered on his pledge.
Posted by: Matt Bracken | July 29, 2008 2:21 PM
Thanks for the updates Matt- much appreciated.
Posted by: Danno | July 29, 2008 8:49 PM
So are you implying that Travis Hawkins has committed to Maryland?
Posted by: Terrell | July 30, 2008 10:40 AM
Terrell -- Nope, I'm not implying anything. According to Hawkins' coach, things look very good for Maryland, but it's not a done deal yet.
Posted by: Matt Bracken | July 30, 2008 10:44 AM
all you md fans we can forget about Austin, Steve spurrier is in his ear i am betting cash he goes to south Carolina
bang it i hate recruiting , wtf ,
Posted by: Tony | August 3, 2008 2:08 AM