2013 updates

January 24th, 2012

While things are starting to wind down for 2012, things are just beginning for some 2013 standouts.

There have been nearly 10 in the class that are already holding offers, but a few that will join the next wave are:

Grant Martinez  TE  Scottsdale Notre Dame- Martinez has had a number of schools speak with him at school. Those showing early interest include Boise State, Oregon State and Stanford.

Andrew Curtis LB Phoenix Brophy- The 6 foot 2, 216 pounder was paid a visit today by Oregon who indicated that they will have an offer for him soon. Boise also has shown interest and other offers from Penn State and possibly Michigan State are likely forthcoming. Curtis has started since soph year for the Broncos.

Robert Relf SS Phoenix Brophy- The 6 foot 3, 195 pounder is also starting to get considerable interest that will likely lead to an avalanche of offers. Boise has shown the most interest.

Recruiting update for 1/24

January 24th, 2012

Chandler HS DB Laron Tarkington will likely choose between Colorado Pueblo and Colorado Mesa (formerly Mesa State).

Anthem Boulder Creek OL Beau Kitson is likely to commit to Western New Mexico over Colorado Pueblo.

Peoria Centennial LB Brennan Franklin is visiting Colorado Pueblo and Colorado Mesa this weekend. He also has strong interest from Weber State and Robert Morris (both FCS schools) and has a host of walk on invites to include SEC power Arkansas and Arizona State.

Scottsdale Chaparral’s Davonte Neal is having a surprise home visit tonight from Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops and Tim Kish, both recently at Arizona. Neal will host North Carolina and Arkansas tonight as well. Tomorrow Ohio State’s Urban Meyer pays a visit and Thursday it will be Notre Dame with the final home visit before signing day. Neal will travel to North Carolina this weekend for his final official visit before signing day. He has previously announced that his decision will come after signing day and after an official visit to Arizona and possibly an unofficial visit to Arizona State.

Scottsdale Chaparral prolific WR Zach Buzzard, has been offered by Holy Cross and will make an official visit this weekend. Holy Cross, a member of the very strong academic Patriot League could be a perfect match for Buzzard who is an outstanding student.

Two more Glendale Mountain Ridge commits

January 23rd, 2012

On a day when teammate and fellow LB Spencer Hammitt made Air Force his college choice, now comes word that fellow Glendale Mountain Ridge backers Alex Mugar and Taylor Rockwood have made their choices as well.

The duo has committed to D2 power Colorado Pueblo today, a school that ranked No 1 in the nation for most of the year. They will likely join a host of other Arizona signees as the school has been very aggressive this year in and around the valley.

Hammitt lands D1 offer

January 23rd, 2012

Glendale Mountain Ridge LB Spencer Hammitt has made it official, pledging his allegiance to Air Force after a weekend visit to Colorado Springs.

Hammitt was being recruited by many of the top FCS (formerly D1AA) schools including Wooford, and also D2 power Colorado Pueblo, but in the end Hammitt decided his heart was with the Falcons a school he favored since the beginning.

 

Bundy settles on D1 school

January 22nd, 2012

Patience paid off for Anthem Boulder Creek’s Marquis Bundy.

The 6 foot 4, 195 WR had been waiting since last spring for a D1 offer to come his way but nothing materialized. Instead, FCS power Montana came a calling along with a host of other FCS schools.  And after visiting Montana in the fall, Bundy pledged his allegiance.

But when New Mexico hired Bob Davie late, it opened a new possibility for Bundy and things paid off.  The receiver got an offer from Bundy this past Wednesday during a school visit by the former Notre Dame head coach and during his official visit this weekend, he made a commitment to Albuquerque school for the next four years.

In the end, the opportunity to play D1 football was too much to pass up.

Hamilton DB nets two instate offers

January 21st, 2012

2013 DB Cole Luke from Chandler Hamilton has picked up two offers today when both Arizona State and Arizona extended offers.

The 6 foot 0, 165 pound junior made all Arizona this year in his first year starting, helping anchor what was one of the best defenses in the state.

Luke is the nephew of former Dallas Cowboys’ standout Darren Woodson.

 

ASU reconfirms offer to Brophy duo

January 20th, 2012

Late word is that Arizona State has re-offered Phoenix Brophy 2013 duo of QB Tyler Bruggman and WR Devon Allen.

The standouts were originally offered by former ASU coach Dennis Erickson but were unsure when new coach Todd Graham took over in mid December what the status of their offers were.

ASU has now left no doubt the prolific combo will be high priorities in next year’s recruiting class.

 

Farria gets sixth offer

January 19th, 2012

Peoria Centennial DE Marcus Farria will be one of the most heavily recruited defensive players in the nation in 2013.

Thursday afternoon he picked up his biggest offer to date when Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly and two assistants visited Centennial and offered the 6 foot 4, 230 pounder.

Farria is now already holding offers from Washington, San Diego State, Colorado, Arkansas, Arizona and now Notre Dame and the 2012 class hasn’t even reached signing day yet.

 

Willis gets another offer

January 18th, 2012

2013 elite prospect Priest Willis, a 6 foot 3, 200 pound DB was offered by Arizona today. This offer is added to ones that have already come in from Arizona State and Purdue for the Tempe Marcos De Niza talent.

Willis will be a top 5 prospect in Arizona for 2013 and will be heavily recruited nationally.

 

Bundy gets D1 offer

January 18th, 2012

Anthem Boulder Creek WR Marquis Bundy, who committed to FCS power Montana during the football season, just received his first D1 offer.

Newly minted New Mexico coach Bob Davie paid a visit to Anthem this morning and offered the 6 foot 4, 195 standout. This is in advance of an official trip this coming weekend to Albuquerque.

Phoenix Desert Vista LB Michael Arredondo is also making a visit to New Mexico this weekend where it is expected that he will also receive an offer.