Agreed. Moms not going to move to LA to be in warm weather for 3 yrs and then move again to some where shitty like Cleveland or Cincinnati 3 yrs after that. Thick family from what’s been said. She’s not leaving Seattle and allah willing either is jtt for the next 3-4.
This is a huge move for the family. Think, his family can now see him play every game whether it be football or BBall if he stays at WA. If he goes to tOSU, his family will only see a few games per year.....Covid dependent.
The most formidable presence at Haas Pavilion on Monday night was a 6-foot-8, 280-pound high school senior from Elk Grove.
Arik Armstead, rated the nation’s top overall college football prospect by Scout.com, wants to be a two-sport athlete in college.
Cal hopes he decides to become the next Tony Gonzalez and bring his multisport talents to Berkeley.
“I know about Tony Gonzalez,” said Armstead, referring to the future NFL Hall of Fame tight end. “He was a guy who did it at a high level in both sports, and he went to Cal, so it’s big.”
Armstead apparently is so good he can’t decide whether he wants to play offensive tackle or defensive end in college. Make no mistake, he also wants to play power forward.
“It’s definitely serious,” Armstead said. “I’m going to play both in college so the balance of both programs will be a big factor in my decision.”
Among 21 recruits who visited Cal for football two weekends ago, Armstead said he’s talked with both Jeff Tedford and Mike Montgomery about his desire to play two sports.
Both are on board with the idea, he said. Tedford “is good with everything. He said he and coach Montgomery would work it out. Cal’s definitely a serious contender.”
Addendum: Armstead is 6'8" and was the third highest rated basketball recruit in Northern California. He played in one basketball game at Oregon. 4 minutes and 2 points. Eventually someone pulls these kids aside and explains to them that they can make millions in the NFL and will never be a serious basketball player. NOC, I know - I've just seen this scenario from the local school before.
Playing football and basketball at the power 5 level is extremely hard for anyone. It’s near impossible for a lineman who would have to shed 30-40 pounds after football season to optimize his body for basketball, then regain it every spring.
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looks like he could play d1 level hoops ... definitely another layer to his recruitment.
how's ohio state's basketball program?
Arik Armstead, rated the nation’s top overall college football prospect by Scout.com, wants to be a two-sport athlete in college.
Cal hopes he decides to become the next Tony Gonzalez and bring his multisport talents to Berkeley.
“I know about Tony Gonzalez,” said Armstead, referring to the future NFL Hall of Fame tight end. “He was a guy who did it at a high level in both sports, and he went to Cal, so it’s big.”
Armstead apparently is so good he can’t decide whether he wants to play offensive tackle or defensive end in college. Make no mistake, he also wants to play power forward.
“It’s definitely serious,” Armstead said. “I’m going to play both in college so the balance of both programs will be a big factor in my decision.”
Among 21 recruits who visited Cal for football two weekends ago, Armstead said he’s talked with both Jeff Tedford and Mike Montgomery about his desire to play two sports.
Both are on board with the idea, he said. Tedford “is good with everything. He said he and coach Montgomery would work it out. Cal’s definitely a serious contender.”
Addendum: Armstead is 6'8" and was the third highest rated basketball recruit in Northern California. He played in one basketball game at Oregon. 4 minutes and 2 points. Eventually someone pulls these kids aside and explains to them that they can make millions in the NFL and will never be a serious basketball player. NOC, I know - I've just seen this scenario from the local school before.
How many 6’4 290 PFs or Cs are there at the D1 level?
Oh, shit, you said 6'4...
Just get him on campus.