Scouting Mine – Sept. 27, 2011

As the Miners prepare for their Thursday night game with the Houston Cougars, Angel Luna has also been busy seeking out some more recruiting information to share with the Miner Maniacs out there.

Here are a couple football prospects:

RB Jalynn McCain 5’11 215 pounds 4.47/40 from Richmond, TX (Bush HS) received an offer from UTEP last week. McCain has offers from UTSA, Louisiana Tech, San Jose State, UNLV and Western Michigan. He also is getting some interest from Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, Colorado State, Houston, LSU and TCU among others. McCain was only expected to be a junior this season but he moved up a year.

McCain ended last season with 750 yards (7.1 yards per carry) and 8 TDs.

McCain is fast and strong. He is not afraid of running over the defense and he’s really tough to bring down. McCain has the ability to break a lot of first contact shots. He can jump-cut and sidestep effectively and is difficult to get a direct shot on. He also shows great cutback vision, feet and agility.

McCain (#17 RB) is on Dave Campbell’s Texas top 300 was named to the 2010 All District: 23-5A Zone B as the best kick returner.

Stories: http://www.texasfootball.com/index.php/rbs/

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-STLfbG_9Q

2013 QB Cameron Luper 5’11 185 pounds 4.55/40 from Auburn, AL (Auburn HS) received an offer from UTEP. Luper has offers from Southern Miss, Toledo, and Vanderbilt among others.

Cameron, a dual athlete on football and track, earned varsity playing time as freshman and followed up with a strong season at quarterback in the fall of 2010 in his sophomore campaign. He is a standout in the 100 and 200 meters in track and is also one of the state’s top long jumpers.

Luper finished his sophomore year with 622 yards on 122 carries and 9 TDs; he also threw for for 1,088 yards (completing 66% of his passes) with 9 TDs and 4 INTs.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Hs9Wyl5j8

And on the basketball front …

SG Avery Woodson, 6-2 from Wayne County, MS. may not be a household name in the country (or for that matter anywhere outside the Deep South) but make no mistake he’ll be a catch for someone as he can shoot it with the best of them. He went head to head against all of Mississippi’s great guards last year and when they raised the 6A State Championship trophy it was Woodson who held it high for Wayne County.

Woodson was selected as the Most Improved Player at Wayne County and All-District last season and Woodson is receiving interest from UTEP and Southeastern Louisiana.

Stories:

SF Andre White 6’6 205 pounds from Chester, VA (Miller HS) is getting some serious interest from UTEP. White has offers from Kansas, Texas, Louisville, Georgia Tech, West Virginia, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Alabama, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State and UTEP among others.

Ratings:

4 stars with 94 grade and ESPN Top 100 (51^st), # 12 SG
4 stars, #56 overall and #12 SG by rivals.com
4 stars, #12 SG by scout.com

As per espn.com: “White is an active wing that plays more like a small forward than a shooting guard at this point but as he improves his range could easily excel at both positions. He runs the outside lane in transition and is a good spot up shooter with time. White also has an excellent mid-range game where he can knock down shots off the catch and the dribble. He can slash to the rim with a couple of strong, straight dribbles.”

Story: http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2011-0913/many-schools-still-involved-with-andrew-white/

Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHLCLUUlqD4

UTEP verbal commitments performance – Week 5

Name/Pos: Garrett Simpson QB
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 5 inches 230 lbs
Hometown/School: The Colony, TX (The Colony)
Results: The Colony defeated Wichita Falls 45-37
Notes: Simpson threw for 74 yards and 1TD and added 133 yards on the ground in the high scoring affair.
Next Game: 9/30 @ Little Elm

Name/Pos: JaQuan White WR
Ht/Wt: 5 feet 10 inches 160 lbs
Hometown/School: Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS)
Results: Lancaster defeated West Mesquite 35-21
Notes: White had 2 catches for 17 yards with 1TD.
Next game: 9/30 @ Ennis

Name/Pos: Autrey Golden RB
Ht/Wt: 5 feet 10 inches 190 lbs
Hometown/School: Willis, TX (Willis HS)
Results: Willis lost to Kingwood Park 35-31
Notes: Golden ran for 28 yards on 8 carries and caught 4 passes for 63 yards.
Next Game: 9/30 @ New Caney

Name/Pos: Daniel Shaul DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 2 inches 265 lbs
Hometown/School: Spring, Texas (Klein Oak HS)
Results: Klein Oak defeated Klein Collins 34-28
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 9/30 vs. Klein Forest

Name/Pos: Glen Antoine DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 1 inches 280 lbs
Hometown/School: Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock HS)
Results: Round Rock defeated McNeil 38-34
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 9/30 @ Georgetown

Name/Pos: Silas Firstley DL
Ht/Wt: 6 foot 225 lbs
Hometown/School: Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite Poteet HS)
Results: Poteet defeated Forney 59-38
Notes: Defense forced three turnovers in the high-scoring affair.
Next Game: 9/30 @ Corsicana

Name/Pos: Copper Foster LB
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 1 inch 190 lbs
Hometown/School: Cedar Park, Texas (Vista Ridge HS)
Results: Vista Ridge defeats Marble Falls 6-0
Notes: Foster records nine tackles (5 solo) and 2 sacks helping Vista Ridge preserve the shutout.
Next Game: 9/30 @ Cedar Park

Name/Pos: Blair Brown LB
Ht/Wt: 6 foot 210 lbs
Hometown/School: Moreno Valley, CA (Rancho Verde HS)
Results: Rancho Verde defeated Heritage 35-21
Notes: N/A
Next Game: 9/30 vs. Moreno Valley

Name/Pos: Devontae Richardson DL
Ht/Wt: 6 feet 2 inches 290 lbs
Hometown/School: Arlington, TX (Arlington Juan Seguin HS)
Results: Arlington Seguin defeated Joshua 30-21
Notes: Defense set the tone allowing only 7 first half points.
Next Game: 9/29 vs. Everman

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