West Charlotte running back Jalen Simmons, who had been committed to Duke, said this afternoon that he will attend South Carolina State instead.
"I'd like to thank them [Duke] for giving me a chance to play for them," Simmons said. "Things just didn't work out."
Simmons is rated as a three-star prospect by scout.com. His teammate from West Charlotte, linebacker Britton Grier, remains committed to the Blue Devils.
At S.C. State, Simmons said, he hopes to have an opportunity for immediate playing time.
"It's a family down there, with great coaches," he said, "and I feel like I can do great things."
Ken Tysiac
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
12 comments:
great place for him,,never thought Duke would be a good fit,,,good kid
Didn't work out. Too bad he didn't commit to Clemson or North Carolina. I'm sure they would have overlooked his academic inadequacies.
support this yonng man don't hate. He will have a great college career at S.C.Sate
Nice kid, from what I understand academics was not the issue.
S.C. State is a DI-AA. He still has to meet the same NCAA requirements SAT/ACT and GPA as DI-A. Now, I understand that they backed off and not because of grades. It is called Taller, Bigger, and Faster RB.
@MichaelProcton go play in traffic...this is a bright young brother. Usually when a 3-star type player de-commits it's bc the school found a better prospect.
So Michael you are saying that Clemson and Carolina take anybody? Or are you saying you don't know what you are talking about? This young man has worked hard to be the player he is and has qualified to go to any school he please thru the NCAA clearinghouse. So think before you speak.
I am not questioning the young man’s character or academic ability, but I do question his choice of school. Statistically, it is unlikely that he, or most college football players, will sign a pro football contract upon completion of his NCAA eligibility. If possesses the wherewithal to go to Duke, why not choose a more academically rigorous, more prestigious school and get the most out his scholarship. If he wants to attend an HBCU, why not consider Moorehouse.
I know this young man and he is a VERY good kid. I wish he would've gone to Virginia State. My alma mater. (runner up to Shaw in the CIAA championship last year) I'm just extremely happy that he is going to a College. Good luck Scoot!
most of you dont know what happend he will be fine good luck scoot
It doesnt mattter what school he is going to. Lets just be happy for him that he is going to college period. Congrats and good luck Scoot.
Scoot is a good kid. He is going to a school that has good academics and a tremendous football tradition. I wish more of the 3-5 star kids would go to HBCUs so they experience being around people who care for there well-being AND get an education.
Post a Comment