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Roundtable: Final week Big 12 recruiting storylines
Which Big 12-targeted uncommitted recruit is most intriguing?
Olson: I think Chris Warren III is going to make one Big 12 team very happy on national signing day. He's one of the best running back recruits in the country, and he can make an immediate impact at Texas, Oklahoma State, or Texas Tech. All three earned official visits, and Washington gets his final one this weekend. Don't sleep on that visit -- his father Chris Warren was an All-Pro running back for the Seattle Seahawks, so the distance isn't a prohibiting factor -- but it's a safe bet Warren ends up in Big 12 country, and ends up getting a lot of snaps as a true freshman.
Trotter: Mack would be a tremendous capper for TCU's class at a position of need; he would also seal what already is a fabulous class for Charlie Strong at Texas. Without a high school running back committed, Oklahoma State would love to sign Warren III, though he would boost the classes in Austin and Lubbock, too. But to me, the Kyler Murray saga is the most fascinating storyline in Big 12 country. Forget the schools, the contentions chase for the nation's No. 13 overall player and top dual-threat quarterback has even triggered a feud between recruiting writers in Austin and College Station. If the Longhorns can pluck Murray away, what a message it would send to Texas A&M.
Who is the Big 12 team to pay attention to leading up to signing day?
Chatmon: I'll be among many keeping an eye on the Longhorns as Texas looks to make a statement with the first full recruiting class under Strong. It's already a strong class, but it feels like the Longhorns are poised to finish with a couple of surprises. Will they be good surprises, or bad surprises? Well, that's why Texas is the team to watch as it looks to flip quarterbacks Murray and Kai Locksley, close on Mack and Soso Jamabo, and lock down the rest of its class.
Olson: Texas could be the talk of the country on signing day and finish with a top-three caliber class. Or the Longhorns could strike out. It's a high-risk, insane-reward gamble. If the Longhorns somehow persuade Murray to flip from A&M, I really wouldn't be surprised if Mack, Jamabo, and Damarkus Lodge follow him. Throw in Warren and cornerback Holton Hill, too, and you're talking about a group of potential Day One starters all teaming up in Austin after a 6-7 season. If that pans out, it would be one of the most improbable signing day sweeps we've ever seen.
Trotter: It's definitely the Longhorns, in my opinion. With quarterback issues that date to 2009, Texas is gambling it can flip a quarterback in the final week. But what if Murray sticks with A&M, and Locksley stays true to Florida State? Texas will be in a major hole at the most critical of positions, which could set Strong's rebuilding back for years. The Longhorns also remain in the mix for several high-profile prospects. It will be compelling to see how Texas finishes.
Who is your underrated (non-4 or 5-star) Big 12 commit to watch?
Chatmon: It will be interesting to see what Tony Brown can do in Texas Tech's offense. The three-star receiver from California decided to play for Kliff Kingsbury despite offers from UCLA, Nebraska, Arizona State, and others. He would bring terrific size (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) to the Red Raiders' receiving corps. He doesn't have blazing speed, but would bring quickness and good ball skills to Lubbock.
Olson: There are way too many three-stars in the Baylor and TCU classes. And by that, I mean you just know a bunch of these guys are going to outperform those above-average expectations over the next few years. I particularly like several of the Frogs' receiver commits, led by Dallas-area playmakers Jaelan Austin and Jarrison Stewart, and I think Baylor linebacker commit Clay Johnston will be sneaky good.
Trotter: At Kansas State, it will be interesting to see whether quarterback Alex Delton or running back Alex Barnes can become the rare players to see the field for Bill Snyder as true freshmen. The Wildcats have a void at quarterback, though sophomore Joe Hubener will be the massive favorite to succeed Jake Waters. Still, Delton has a skill set in the mold of past K-State signal callers. Though the passing attack with Waters was tremendous, the Wildcats had a mediocre running game last season. At 212 pounds, Barnes brings much needed size to the position. He has a chance to be an immediate factor.
Total commits: 18
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 27th
The latest: The Bears added a fourth offensive lineman to their class on Sunday in the form of Ringling, Oklahoma, guard Riley Daniel. He chose Baylor after an official visit this weekend and a trip to Texas Tech last weekend. Baylor is also battling the Red Raiders for three-star Louisiana cornerback Henry Black, who visited Waco over the weekend.
Total commits: 18
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: Not ranked
The latest: Iowa State is searching for a running back to replace Devine Ozigbo, who flipped to Nebraska earlier this month. Might the answer be Joshua Thomas? The three-star back from Buford, Georgia, appears to be down to Iowa State and Wisconsin. A decision is expected soon. Thomas visited the Badgers this weekend. Another recruit to keep an eye on: Julian Good-Jones, the Cyclones' tackle commit who visited Louisville this weekend.
Total commits: 24
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: Not ranked
The latest: Kansas picked up five intriguing pledges from the state of Texas in the last week -- DE Dorance Armstrong, WR Jeremiah Booker, WR Steven Sims, LB Osaze Ogbebor and former Tulsa CB commit Shola Ayinde -- but also lost two significant commits over the weekend. On Sunday, three-star receiver Kevin Thomas flipped to SMU and three-star athlete Arico Evans made his flip to TCU.
Total commits: 17
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: Not ranked
The latest: Kansas State will be a finalist for one Georgia prospect on signing day and will have to do some work to ensure another stays in the fold. Three-star defensive end G.G. Robinson, a Louisville commit, visited K-State over the weekend and hails from Lilburn, Georgia. Meanwhile, three-star OLB commit Mohamed Barry took an official visit to Nebraska and will make his final decision between KSU, Nebraska and Miami on Thursday.
Total commits: 20
ESPN 300 commits: 8
ESPN JC50 commits: 3
Class rank: 17th
The latest: The Sooners are likely going to part ways with ESPN 300 defensive tackle Marquise Overton, whose ACT score has the OU staff concerned he won't qualify. A key target to take his place in the OU class is four-star Darrion Daniels. The Dallas defensive tackle visited Iowa this weekend and is expected to decide this week, though Texas Tech might be the favorite at the moment.
Total commits: 18
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 35th
The latest: The Cowboys moved quickly to land ESPN 300 athlete Louis Brown after he parted ways with Texas last weekend. Brown took an official visit to OSU and made his commitment on Saturday night. The Burton, Texas, native will likely play defensive end. OSU also held its first junior day for the 2016 class this weekend.
Total commits: 24
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: 37th
The latest: The Horned Frogs loaded up on speed this weekend. First they secured a commitment from Kavontae Turpin, an electric receiver and returner from Monroe, Louisiana. Then came the commitment from Arico Evans, who'd pledged to Kansas earlier this month. He accounted for 34 total touchdowns as a quarterback at Dallas Hillcrest this season.
Total commits: 23
ESPN 300 commits: 9
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 9th
The latest: Texas had a big-time weekend with five-star DT Daylon Mack, ESPN 300 running back Soso Jamabo and ESPN 300 athlete Kai Locksley in town for official visits. Mack and Jamabo will announce their decisions on signing day. Locksley, an important QB target for Texas after losing Zach Gentry to Michigan, will go home and mull over whether he should flip from Florida State. The Horns also brought in Georgia DB commit Deandre Baker and Dominique Reed, the nation's No. 4 juco receiver. Texas also picked up a re-commitment on Monday from ESPN 300 wide receiver John Burt, who'd backed out earlier this month to reconsider Auburn.
Total commits: 16
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: 33rd
The latest: The Red Raiders picked up a commitment last week from three-star offensive lineman Cody Wheeler of powerhouse Allen High School in Texas. He was one of the many official visitors in Lubbock over the weekend, a list headlined by ESPN 300 running back Chris Warren III. Three-star defensive end pledge Lonzell Gilmore visited Baylor over the weekend.
Total commits: 24
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 25th
The latest: In addition to landing a commitment from three-star lineman Rob Dowdy, West Virginia had a big-time weekend with three Florida studs visiting Morgantown: four-star Miami pledge RB Mark Walton, four-star Georgia commit WR Shaquery Wilson and ESPN 300 receiver Antonio Callaway. Another Florida native, four-star athlete Jordan Cronkrite, will decide between WVU and Florida on signing day.
- Landing local recruits has played a key role in Baylor's rise, writes John Werner of the Waco Tribune. From safety Ahmad Dixon to defensive tackle Andrew Billings, Art Briles' program is starting to keep the bulk of the best players in the Waco area at BU. Briles makes an important point in the story, noting that Baylor recruits those local stars because they can help compete for championships, not because they are local stars.
- Texas lost a commitment from ESPN300 quarterback Zach Gentry so landing a quarterback commitment in the final days of recruiting is important for Charlie Strong's program, writes Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News. It was interesting to see the reaction to Gentry's flip to Michigan over the weekend. It was as if Gentry was a lock to step in and answer the questions at the quarterback position in Austin. But, realistically, the chances of Gentry, Kyler Murray or Kai Locksley stepping in as true freshman and leading UT into Big 12 title contention aren't particularly high. It's much more likely the immediate answer is already on campus or could arrive via transfer during this offseason. The odds aren't in the favor of any true freshman quarterback -- no matter how elite-- transforming UT's outlook in Year 1.
- A solid look at Texas Tech commitment D'Vonta Hinton from Jason McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle includes how questions about his height have placed a chip on Hinton's shoulder. "If size matters why isn't the elephant king of the jungle?" Hinton ponders in the piece. I like this guy already.
- Could Samaje Perine be even better in Year 2? The Oklahoma running back earned All-Big 12 honors while rushing for 1,713 yards during his first semester on campus. Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World looks at ways Perine could be even more productive as a sophomore, from increased touches to improved measurables after a offseason in OU's strength and conditioning program. I could see Perine being better but less productive as a sophomore with other talented running backs on the roster and the Sooners unlikely to lean on Perine and the running game for most of its offensive success. It will be interesting to see how he grows as a player and how the offense evolves around him under new offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley.
- Several Big 12 players made an impression with their play in the Senior Bowl but a TCU Horned Frog was one of Todd McShay's top 10 performers at the event in Mobile, Alabama. One year after Jason Verrett went from standout on TCU's defense to NFL first-round pick, Kevin White has his stock on the rise after a strong showing. He may not go as high as Verrett but he's on the road to landing on an NFL roster if he continues to perform like he did during the past week.
Mailbag: QB derbies, Lone Star recruiting wars
On to the 'bag:
@Jake_Trotter Really enjoyed the Top 25 players series, but curious why the underutilized and underrated DeAndre Washington wasn't on it.
— Robert Jones (@wr_jones) January 23, 2015
Trotter: We're big fans of Washington here on the blog. We made him a second-team All-Big 12 selection. But the top 25 player ranking was a tough list to crack. A number of other terrific players like Oklahoma's Sterling Shepard and Baylor's Antwan Goodley didn't make the list, either. Washington has a chance, though, to open next year on the preseason top 25 list as one of the league's top returning running backs.
@Jake_Trotter who takes the opening handoff for Oklahoma State next year?
— Brian Murphy (@Bmurphy47) January 23, 2015
Trotter: Rennie Childs is the obvious bet at this point, since he's the only healthy scholarship running back currently on campus. But I think the Cowboys land a marquee back before signing day. Oklahoma State has a powerful pitch to make, and that's immediate playing time. Keep an eye on Chris Carson, who is an ESPN Junior College 50 prospect. Carson has been committed to Georgia since August, but he's reportedly taking a visit to Stillwater this weekend. Because they can offer playing time -- and Georgia can't having Nick Chubb -- I think the Cowboys have a decent chance to flip Carson.
@Jake_Trotter do you believe Art Briles when he said Baylor was only 3 votes short of making the playoff?
— Floyd_Sign (@sign_floyd) January 23, 2015
Trotter: I believe that Briles believes or was told that. But after Heather Dinich spoke with College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock, it doesn't seem very likely that Briles got good info, considering the playoff votes are taken via secret ballot over computer.
@Jake_Trotter red river rivalry or black Friday showdown more important game next year?
— BearsCanClimb (@TideNormand) January 23, 2015
Trotter: The Red River Showdown hasn't been the league's most important game in seven years. I don't see why next season would be any different.
@Jake_Trotter favorite Kurt Russell movie?
— Michael Van (@MichaelVan17) January 23, 2015
Trotter: "Miracle." But "Death Proof," "Escape from L.A.," "Tombstone," "Poseidon" and even "Overboard" have high rewatchability.
@Jake_Trotter Should BU redshirt Stidham, letting him backup Seth Russell next year, then having a 3 yr starter with maturity & experience?
— Mike McGown (@mikemcgown) January 23, 2015
Trotter: Yes, but only if he's not the best quarterback. If he is, Baylor should start him. That would give him four seasons.
@Jake_Trotter is Joe Hubener Kstates most like go to starter next year at QB?
— Nathan Davis (@nate_davis17) January 23, 2015
Trotter: I think so. Incoming freshman Alex Delton is an intriguing prospect, but Bill Snyder isn't prone to playing true freshmen anywhere, much less at quarterback. Joe Hubener has three years in the system, which gives him a huge advantage over the others. He has good size, good speed and a good arm, from what I hear. If he takes care of the ball he will be tough to unseat.
@Jake_Trotter The latest on Big XII expansion/conf. championship game ?
— Chris Hartzler (@cykowboyz) January 23, 2015
Trotter: No latest. If you read my Q&A with commissioner Bob Bowlsby from earlier this week, you'll know that there are no immediate plans for either. The only change I see the Big 12 making is eliminating the "co-champions" rule. Otherwise, expect status quo.
@Jake_Trotter if you were doing your preseason power rankings today, who #3?
— John Cassidy (@TheRealJCassidy) January 23, 2015
Trotter: I already did a too-early Big 12 power poll for 2015, and I had Oklahoma State third. The Cowboys clearly have something that OU, Texas, Kansas State and West Virginia don't at the moment, and that's a quarterback (Mason Rudolph).
@Jake_Trotter what's tcu's chance of making the playoffs next year without dawson, hackett or kevin white
— Sasha Lueck (@Sasha02997) January 23, 2015
Trotter: Pretty good. Last I checked, Trevone Boykin is still on the roster.
@Jake_Trotter @ESPN_Big12 what do you make of the recruiting battles between Strong and Sumlin? Is Strong going to make his mark this NSD?
— ECDowdy08 (@rowdydowdy04) January 23, 2015
Trotter: He will if he flips the gem of Texas A&M's recruiting class, Kyler Murray who is the nation's No. 13 overall player and top dual-threat quarterback, to Texas. That would send a strong message to College Station.
Big 12's top recruiting visits
Big weekend for Baylor
It's a big recruiting weekend for the Bears with several prospects and commitments set to check out Art Briles' program. Three-star Henry Black (Shreveport, Louisiana/Woodlawn) is a recent Baylor offer who could provide depth to the Bears secondary. Meanwhile, Ringling (Oklahoma) offensive tackle Riley Daniel is a rising prospect who has picked up offers from Florida and Kansas State in recent weeks. Baylor will be hosting the bulk of its current commit list this weekend as one of several schools who elect to bring in the majority of their class on the same weekend. More than anything, it's important for Baylor to keep its commitment list intact as players flip their commitments during the home stretch of the recruiting cycle.
- Well, Baylor coach Art Briles made national news again Wednesday. During an interview with a group of reporters, Briles noted "a source" told him that his Bears fell short of the fourth and final playoff spot by an 8-to-4 vote. "We were close this year," Briles said. "We were an 8-to-4 vote getting in from the No. 4 spot. Whether that's public or not, I don't know, but it is now. Unless I'm getting bad information, and I won't give you my source." Briles might have been handed some bad info, at least according to College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock, who said an "8-4 vote would not be possible under the committee's protocol," since teams are only examined in groups no smaller than three. Hancock added that all votes are taken confidentially via secret ballot, as well.
- This is a cool idea: Kansas State is considering playing its spring game off-campus at Kansas City's Sporting Park, according to the Kansas City Star's Kellis Robinett. The soccer venue of Sporting Kansas City would host the spring game instead of Bill Snyder Family Stadium with construction of the new Vanier Football Complex in the north end zone well underway. I'm all for schools holding spring practices or scrimmages off campus. Texas Tech (in Midland) and West Virginia (in Charleston and Wheeling) have done this in recent years.
- Could the Longhorns be on the verge of a recruiting coup, at the expense of their old instate rival no less? Possibly. Kyler Murray, the nation's No. 13 overall player and top dual-threat quarterback, and ESPN 300 receiver DaMarkus Lodge took an impromptu unofficial visit to Texas on Wednesday, causing a stir among recruiting circles. Murray has been the gem of the Texas A&M commitment class since May 28. Lodge was previously pledged to the Aggies as well before re-opening up his recruitment, though he's still believed to be considering A&M. If the Longhorns landed either or both, what a message it would send to College Station.
- To Texas Tech fans worried that commit D'Vonta Hinton might waver, have no fear. The three-star inside linebacker from Texas City, Texas, got a special haircut to reaffirm his pledge to the Double T. The Dallas Morning News has more on how the Red Raiders' recruiting class is going here.
- The Dallas Morning News' Ryan Gerbosi also examined how TCU's recruiting has been going, which includes pursuit of five-star defensive tackle Daylon Mack. With longtime stalwart Chucky Hunter graduating, the Horned Frogs have an open spot in their rotation along the defensive line. Either way, Gerbosi writes, with only a couple spots left TCU is putting the finishing touches on a solid class coming off its 12-1 season.
With signing day just a couple weeks away, we delve into the recruiting storylines around the league in this week's Big 12 roundtable:
Which class has impressed you the most?
Chatmon: It's hard not to like what Charlie Strong is doing with his first full class at Texas. It's packed with defensive talent including three ESPN 300 linebackers in Malik Jefferson, Anthony Wheeler and Cameron Townsend. Add five offensive linemen to help address UT's issues up front and it looks like the Longhorns are on their way to a strong recruiting haul. The cherry on top would be ESPN 300 quarterback Zach Gentry becoming the future behind center.
Olson: Texas has the best class of the Big 12. But I'm also really impressed by what Baylor has done on offense and what Oklahoma is doing on defense. The Bears are loading up again, and I really like Jarrett Stidham, Ja'Mycal Hasty, Devontre Stricklin and Blake Lynch. The Sooners still need linebackers but are stacked everywhere else on D with this group. The group of defensive backs they've landed -- P.J. Mbanasor, Will Sunderland Jr., William Johnson, Kahlil Haughton and Antoine Stephens -- promises to be killer.
Trotter: Texas obviously has the most impressive class, but you have to also be impressed with what Oklahoma has done, despite the mediocre season and the coaching changes. Jerry Montgomery has been an absolute terror on the trail, loading up the Sooners with a trio of ESPN 300 prospects along the defensive line.
Who really needs a strong finish?
Chatmon: Oklahoma State needs some good things to happen in the home stretch of this recruiting cycle. Ronald Jones' decommitment was a crippling blow as he looked like the ideal fit with the chance to become a dynamic quarterback-running back-receiver trio with Mason Rudolph and James Washington. Instead Jones is USC-bound and the Cowboys are searching for answers at the position. OSU's offense was at its peak when it had NFL running backs carrying the ball, so it's critical the Cowboys land a running back such as Chris Warren, Jordan Stevenson or juco RB Chris Carson.
Olson: Texas is in a fascinating spot here with two weeks left. The Longhorns have eight spots left to fill in their class and are recruiting a ton of big-name players for those scholarships. Defensive backs Holton Hill and Kris Boyd and running backs Chris Warren III and Nick Brossette are right at the top of that list. All four could end up in Austin. All four really could go elsewhere. Texas still needs another quarterback, too, and Charlie Strong's staff must fight hard to make sure no other commits flip to other schools.
Trotter: I'm with Brandon, Oklahoma State has to land a running back here in the final two weeks. If not, the Cowboys are going to be stuck with Rennie Childs and not much else in the backfield. With Rudolph settling in at quarterback, the Cowboys have no other weaknesses offensively. But to keep the balance Oklahoma State wants to play with, the Pokes have to go out and land a back, whether it's Warren, Carson or somebody else.
Who will be the instant impact freshman recruit in this class?
Chatmon: Jefferson has the athleticism and versatility to slide right into a role in Texas defense. He's a playmaker who should be ready to play as a true freshman on special teams and on defense. As the No. 31 player in the ESPN300, Jefferson has all the tools to help the Longhorns at a linebacker spot that is losing 222 combined tackles from Jordan Hicks and Steve Edmond this offseason.
Olson: How wild would it be if five-star defensive tackle Daylon Mack does end up signing with TCU? The former longtime Texas A&M commit is still strongly considering the Aggies, but Gary Patterson and his coaches have done a deft job of staying in this race throughout. At the Under Armour All-America Game, Mack proved he's ready to wreck college offensive lines right away. Securing the nation's No. 6 recruit would be a heck of a cherry on top of the Frogs' dream season.
Trotter: Texas Tech desperately needs help on the defensive line, and ESPN 300 DT Breiden Fehoko has the talent to bring help right away. But keep an eye on QB Jarrett Stidham. Baylor has an heir apparent to Bryce Petty in Seth Russell, who has been a solid backup the last two seasons. But Stidham has the ability to make a move on the job should Russell struggle this spring or during the season.
Season's best Big 12 players: Nos. 16-20
We're including our top 25 preseason rankings of each player too. In some cases we were on the money with our preseason player projections. In others, our prognostications were completely off the mark.
Criteria for these rankings were based solely on performances from 2014, not a culmination of previous seasons. Pro potential was not a factor. Neither was preseason hype.
On Tuesday, we continue with players 16 through 20:
16. Le'Raven Clark, T, Texas Tech (preseason rank: 10): The Red Raiders finished No. 2 among FBS teams in sack percentage, and Clark was a major reason why. The anchor of on offensive line that allowed 13 sacks in 2014, Clark has started 38 straight games. He also played a key role in DeAndre Washington's 1,000-yard season. The 6-foot-6, 313-pound junior has been among the Big 12's best players since his sophomore season.
17. Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia (NR): Arguably the Big 12's fiercest hitter, Joseph plays with a physical style, yet has been one of the Big 12's most durable defenders. The senior-to-be has started all 38 games he has played in a Mountaineers uniform and has vastly improved as an all-around safety since his true freshman season. He finished with 92 tackles in 2014, including 4.5 tackles for loss, 62 solo stops, three forced fumbles, one interception and three pass breakups.
18. Chris Hackett, S, TCU (NR): Hackett just seemed to come up with big plays when the Horned Frogs needed them, recording his best games of the season against Oklahoma, Baylor, Kansas State and West Virginia. He finished with 75 tackles, 13 passes defensed, seven interceptions and one forced fumble in 2014. It was hard to watch TCU's defense in action without noticing Hackett's No. 1 jersey all over the field.
19. S Sam Carter, S, TCU (14): Numbers can't possibly represent Carter's importance to the Horned Frogs. His veteran leadership helped carry TCU to a 12-1 record in his final season and his statistical numbers were pretty solid with 55 tackles and four interceptions. Essentially a coach on the field, Carter played a critical role on a TCU defense that finished atop the Big 12 in most defensive categories.
20. Tyrus Thompson, T, Oklahoma (NR): Thompson finished his OU career with a stellar senior season. He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors as a key contributor on an offensive line that carried the Sooners to the Big 12 rushing title with 261.15 rushing yards per game. The Sooners also led the nation by allowing only nine sacks in 13 games.
Weekend recruiting wrap: Big 12
These, and more, in this week's Big 12 recruiting weekend recap:
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Total commits: 17
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 26th
The latest: The Bears hit the ground running out of the dead period with three commitments in the past week. A trio of linebackers decided to play college football at McLane Stadium with Waco (Texas) Midway's Lenoy Jones Jr., Richmond (Texas) Foster's Eric Ogor and Paris (Texas) High's Jordan Williams picking the Bears. Jones is a three-star prospect who had an offer from Houston, Williams is a unranked prospect with an offer from Sam Houston State and Ogor is a unranked prospect with offers from Lamar, Louisiana-Lafayette and McNeese State.
Total commits: 17
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: Not ranked
The latest: The Cyclones had a solid start to the home stretch of this recruiting cycle with commitments from Jenks (Oklahoma) receiver Carson Epps, Citra (Florida) North Marion linebacker De'Amontae Jackson and Lithonia Georgia Military College safety Jarnor Jones during the past week. Jackson, a three-star prospect, is the top-rated of the trio and stands as the Cyclones' highest-ranked high school recruit on the pledge list.
Total commits: 21
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: Not ranked
The latest: Did David Beaty and Rob Likens land Kansas' quarterback of the future this week? The Jayhawks grabbed a pledge from Vero Beach (Florida) quarterback Carter Stanley, who has experience running an uptempo spread offense. He passed for over 3,000 yards and 40 touchdowns as a high school senior.
Total commits: 17
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: Not ranked
The latest: Bill Snyder's program could look back upon this weekend as a key stretch of this recruiting cycle after Metairie (Louisiana) Archbishop Rummel defensive tackle Tyrell Jacobs visited Manhattan, Kansas. The three-star prospect, who reports a lengthy offer list that includes Oklahoma, Arizona State and Tennessee, has plans to visit Missouri and Illinois. He would be a terrific anchor for K-State's defense if Snyder's team can secure his signature.
Total commits: 19
ESPN 300 commits: 8
ESPN JC50 commits: 3
Class rank: 18th
The latest: The Sooners hosted several prospects over the weekend, including Dallas Kimball cornerback Antoine Stephens, who decided to commit to OU during his visit. The three-star prospect picked the Sooners over reported offers from Texas Tech, Baylor, Louisville and others. Stephens has the chance to bring size (6-foot-1, 187 pounds) and versatility to OU's secondary.
Total commits: 17
ESPN 300 commits: 2
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 34th
The latest: It was a key weekend for Oklahoma State with several prospects including a pair of potential ball carries in Rockwall (Texas) running back Chris Warren III and Dallas South Oak Cliff running back Jordan Stevenson visiting Mike Gundy's program. The running back position is a key need for the Cowboys, who lose two-year starter Desmond Roland this offseason.
Total commits: 22
ESPN 300 commits: 0
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: 36th
The latest: The Horned Frogs are trying to flip Miami commitment Terrell Chatman, who made an official visit to TCU over the weekend. The Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Central receiver is the No. 254 player in the ESPN300 and would bring another tall, lanky option alongside Josh Doctson in TCU's offense at 6-3, 176 pounds if the Horned Frogs are able to land him.
Total commits: 26
ESPN 300 commits: 11
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: Eighth
The latest: LSU commitment Nick Brossette took an official visit to Austin, Texas, and Charlie Strong's program left an impression with the four-star prospect as the Baton Rouge (Louisiana) University running back tweeted the visit "gave him a lot to think about." He is the No. 121 player in the ESPN300.
Total commits: 16
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 0
Class rank: 31st
The latest: It was the first of several key weekends for Kliff Kingsbury's program as several prospects including offensive linemen Semisi Uluave and Riley Daniel visited Lubbock, Texas. Daniel is an unranked tackle from Ringling, Oklahoma, while Uluave is a three-star guard from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Total commits: 24
ESPN 300 commits: 3
ESPN JC50 commits: 1
Class rank: 26th
The latest: With the bulk of its 2015 class secured, West Virginia has an eye on the future, becoming the first school to offer Class of 2017 linebacker David Adams. The Pittsburgh Central Catholic prospect averaged 6.6 tackles per game during his sophomore season.
Season's best Big 12 players: Nos. 21-25
We're including our top 25 preseason rankings of each player too. In some cases we were on the money with our preseason player projections. In other cases, our prognostications were completely off the mark.
Criteria for these rankings were based solely on performances from 2014, not a culmination of previous seasons. Pro potential was not a factor. Neither was preseason hype.
Now, without further ado, the first five names in the countdown:
21. Eric Striker, LB, Oklahoma (preseason rank: 4): Striker didn't live up to the monster preseason expectations that came with his three-sack performance in last year's Sugar Bowl win over Alabama. But he was still a dominant player off the edge at times, finishing fourth in the Big 12 with nine sacks and 17 tackles for loss.
22. Bryce Hager, LB, Baylor (19): Hager capped his fabulous college career with another standout season. He finished fourth in the Big 12 with 114 tackles and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors for a third consecutive season. Hager had only one interception on the year, but it was a pivotal one, as he picked off Oklahoma and returned the ball to the 1-yard line to ignite the Bears' 48-14 rout in Norman. The road victory propelled the Bears to their second straight Big 12 title.
23. Quandre Diggs, CB, Texas (18): Diggs was the vocal leader of one of the Big 12's top defenses. He was the Longhorns' most reliable performer in the secondary, finishing with three interceptions, 67 tackles and a pair of sacks. Diggs also helped usher in the Charlie Strong era at Texas, with his strong public backing of the first-year coach going all the way back to the summer. Replacing Diggs in the locker room will be just as difficult for Strong as replacing him on the field.
24. Dante Barnett, SS, Kansas State (NR): He successfully replaced Ty Zimmerman as the anchor of what proved to be a stout K-State defense. Barnett finished second among Big 12 safeties with 11 passes defended and was a major reason why the Wildcats ranked second in the Big 12 in pass defense. He was also second on the team with 77 tackles. With the likes of linebacker Jonathan Truman, end Ryan Mueller and nickelback Randall Evans graduating, the Wildcats will be asking even more out of Barnett in 2015.
25. Pete Robertson, LB, Texas Tech (NR): The Texas Tech defense might have been one of the worst statistical units in Big 12 history, but Robertson did everything he could to try to keep the Red Raiders afloat. Operating out of the bandit position in the Tech defense, Robertson topped the Big 12 with 13 sacks and was third in the league with 15.5 tackles for loss. Only a junior, Robertson will give new defensive coordinator David Gibbs a big piece to work with as he attempts to rebuild the Red Raiders defensively.
Coming Tuesday: Nos. 16-20
ESPN 300 running back Nick Brossette has been a longtime LSU commitment, but that hasn't stopped him from giving Texas a long, long look. Texas would like to land an impact running back in the 2015 class, and Brossette remains one of its best options. Brossette has built a great relationship with Horns coach Charlie Strong, and from all indications he had a good time in Austin this weekend.
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— Nicholas Brossette (@NBrossette) January 18, 2015
Feeling like home in ATX! <È=.(
— Nicholas Brossette (@NBrossette) January 17, 2015
ATX we here!!! I'm so pumped!!! Lol<È=.=( pic.twitter.com/UuWWPmttfF
— Nicholas Brossette (@NBrossette) January 16, 2015
Oklahoma landed a much-needed commitment from Dallas Kimball three-star cornerback Antoine Stephens on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound Stephens was also offered scholarships by Texas Tech, Baylor, Louisville, SMU, Washington State and others.
Officilaly an U=L commit pic.twitter.com/2w16NRNoJj
— A.Stephens (@Afeeva_14) January 18, 2015
Thanks to "God" for this wonderful blessing he has provided im officially a SUUner now.... Its a amazing feelings
U=L commit, #BUUmerSUUner
— A.Stephens (@Afeeva_14) January 18, 2015
After losing five commitments in the past few weeks, Iowa State received positive news from three-star inside linebacker De'Amontae Jackson over the weekend. The 6-foot, 235-pounder was a big get for the Cyclones out of the Sunshine State. At one point in time, Jackson had offers from Alabama, Florida State, Kentucky, Miami and others.
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— FinesseGod (@DEAMONTAE_J) January 18, 2015
It also looks like Iowa State did a very impressive job with No. 10 junior college offensive tackle Jaypee Philbert this weekend. He posted about loving his time at the Kansas-Iowa State basketball game and also posted a picture of him hanging out with Cyclones offensive coordinator Mark Mangino.
Chillin with the big guy coach Mangino! pic.twitter.com/BbaGYGFPcO
— Jaypee J Philbert II (@JAy_Peasy56) January 17, 2015
Three-star defensive tackle Tyrell Jacobs joined fellow Louisianan Reggie Walker on an official visit to Kansas State this weekend. Jacobs, who visits Missouri and Illinois the next two weeks, was also accompanied by his mother.
— Tyrell Jacobs (@tyrelljacobs98) January 17, 2015
Me and moms @fjacobs51 pic.twitter.com/uFZVlGg5wC
— Tyrell Jacobs (@tyrelljacobs98) January 17, 2015
Texas Tech had a large group of visitors on campus this weekend, including Kansas three-star athlete pledge Arico Evans. The 6-1, 190-pounder from Dallas Hillcrest seemed to be having a good time on his trip to Lubbock.
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— G.A.T.A (@rico_jr3) January 17, 2015
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— G.A.T.A (@rico_jr3) January 17, 2015
Oklahoma State also had some big prospects on campus, including eight players who were already committed to the Cowboys. This includes players like three-star safety Za'Carrius Green, who definitely liked what he saw with the black Oklahoma State uniform.
My day 1 hitta and I.... Love that black <~=²=Lpic.twitter.com/Zm0ap4ise5
— Z Green (@King_ZGreen) January 18, 2015
Mailbag: TCU hype, Bill Snyder, instant impact freshmen
On to the 'bag:
@Jake_Trotter How long until Texas and Oklahoma are back on top?
- Kale (@kale_ruiz) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Considering TCU and Baylor are loaded, and Texas and OU have quarterback problems, it probably won't be next year. But Charlie Strong and his staff have been killing it on the recruiting trail, while OU shook up its offense for the good by bringing in new coordinator Lincoln Riley. Would I be stunned if Texas and OU were the top two teams in the Big 12 again by 2016? No. But they also have plenty of work to do before getting there.
@Jake_Trotter do you think TCU will be able to handle all the pre-season hype for 2015 and perform? - Floyd_Sign (@sign_floyd) January 16, 2015
Trotter: That's a great question, but I think they will. Gary Patterson does a great job of keeping his team grounded. The fact they came out playing with a chip on their shoulder in the bowl game is a great sign, too. TCU has never really been in this position before. But the leadership on this team starting with Trevone Boykin seems to be something that will help them wearing the target on their chests next year.
@Jake_Trotter Who's your under the radar defensive players going into next season ?
- E (@Vandeezal) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Some non-All Big 12 players this past year who could have big 2015 seasons: TCU DT Davion Pierson, Oklahoma State S Jordan Sterns, Oklahoma DT Charles Walker, Texas Tech CB Nigel Bethel II, West Virginia CB Daryl Worley, Kansas State LB Elijah Lee and Texas S Jason Hall.
@Jake_Trotter what is the feeling around longevity for Coach Snyder at #kstate? Hoping to see them avoid the mistakes that lead to Prince - Omaha Joe (@JOmaha5) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Snyder said just last week that at his age he can only take it one season at a time. All signs point to him coaching again in 2015. Beyond that, it will come down to his health. But even at 75, Snyder seems to still be going strong.
@Jake_Trotter who takes the biggest step back next year?
- Isaac (@haas_isaac) January 16, 2015
Trotter: The easy answer is Kansas State. The Wildcats graduated their QB, their two best receivers, their best offensive lineman, their best defensive lineman and their best linebacker. Because of Snyder, K-State might not take that big of a step back. But it's going to be tough.
@Jake_Trotter Can the Big 12 just change its motto from "One True Champion" to "No Knee-Jerk Reactions!" - Nick Hurm (@NoHurmNoFoul) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Not bad. The Big 12 definitely needs a new One True Slogan. I've recommended, "We Play Everybody," since that's what the league originally intended to say with "One True Champion."
@Jake_Trotter Could you see Bob Stoops/Lon Kruger allowing Bridge Creek legend Ryan Spangler to enter the 2015 QB battle at OU?
- James Fraschilla (@jamesfraschilla) January 16, 2015
Trotter: I read up on Spangler's high school football career, and apparently he could fling the ball around a bit. At 6-foot-8, 235 pounds, he could run a little "Belldozer" package, right?
@Jake_Trotter pancakes or waffles? - Jeff Olson (@JOlson62) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Pancakes. Call me weird, but I especially like pancakes made from cornmeal.
@Jake_Trotter How does OSU fill the chasm in the backfield? Can Palelei come in and be a solid backup to Rennie?
- Colin Johnston (@ColinDJohnston) January 16, 2015
Trotter: It's the only hole on the offense going into next year. But it's a massive hole. Rennie Childs is a solid back, but I don't know that he's an every-down starter on a championship-caliber offense. Sione Palelei has major knee injury concerns, so who knows about him. In my opinion, Oklahoma State really needs to land a premier back in this class. They're working on it. ESPN 300 back Chris Warren III is on an official visit to Stillwater this weekend. In addition, the Cowboys are attempting to flip a commitment from the likes of Nick Brossette (LSU), Jordan Stevenson (Wisconsin) and Chris Carson (Georgia).
@Jake_Trotter iowa state is real bad and the league is down. Why does Paul Rhoads still have a job? - Jeff Johnston (@twojman) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Iowa State fans are beginning to forget that Rhoads led the Cyclones to bowl appearances in three of his first four years. That said, the frustration is understandable. The Cyclones have been trending in the wrong direction these last two years, and the recruiting this year has been a reflection of that. 2015 is a big year for Rhoads and Co. He needs to get Iowa State back on track next season.
@Jake_Trotter Your top 3 incoming freshman in the conf that could see significant playing time this year.
- Bryan Shaw (@BGoGolf) January 16, 2015
Trotter: Baylor's Jarrett Stidham, Texas' Zach Gentry and Kansas State's Alex Delton will all be walking into quarterback situations lacking defintion. None will be a favorite to win the job going in, but the chance is at least there. ESPN 300 DT Breiden Fehoko has the opportunity to start at Texas Tech Day 1. Malik Jefferson has the talent to immediately work into Texas' rotation at linebacker. West Virginia's Miramar, Florida, haul of WR Jovon Durante, CB Tyrek Cole and S Kendrell McFadden could warrant early playing time, as well.Top recruiting targets in the Big 12
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- Have you ever been so fired up that you punched yourself in the face over and over again? New Oklahoma State assistant Dan Hammerschmidt knows the feeling. Kyle Fredrickson of The Oklahoman reports on the Cowboys' defensive backs coach who made quite an impression on his Colorado State players in 1997 with that tactic. Hammerschmidt coached at Houston last season and appears to be filling the vacancy Van Malone left when he departed for SMU.
- Baylor has filled its coaching staff vacancies. Two-time Pro Bowler Cris Dishman was hired to coach the Bears' secondary. He takes over for Brian Norwood, who took a position at Tulsa. Baylor will also have a new receivers coach in Tate Wallis, who played quarterback for SMU under Phil Bennett and has worked in football ops for Baylor for the past three seasons. I figured Baylor might hire a quarterbacks coach and let offensive coordinator Kendal Briles remain in charge of receivers, but it's no surprise Art Briles preferred to promote from within.
- We've passed the deadline for underclassmen to enter the NFL draft (more on that later this morning in the blog) and Texas Tech must be pleased to know Le'Raven Clark is coming back. The two-time All-Big 12 offensive tackle is valuable for a whole lot of reasons. With Clark back, Tech has four returning starters on its offensive line. DeAndre Washington, the Red Raiders' first 1,000-yard rusher since 1998, should be just as thrilled as quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Davis Webb. Getting one more season out of Clark should do a lot of good for Tech's offense.
- Now this is crazy. The father of quarterback Connor Brewer told the Austin American-Statesman's Ryan Autullo they would "absolutely entertain" the possibility of coming back to Texas in 2015. Brewer transferred from Texas to Arizona in the summer of 2013 but never cracked the starting lineup. He's leaving the Wildcats as a graduate transfer with two seasons left. The knock on Brewer in 2013 was that he lacked the arm strength to thrive at this level, but I don't think that matters in Texas' current predicament. Any quarterback who's eligible this fall is worth at least considering.
- Finally, here's a thorough and very thoughtful analysis of expanding the College Football Playoff from the great Nate Silver at FiveThirtyEight. In an effort to ensure perfectly qualified teams like Baylor and TCU get in, Silver suggests expanding to a six-team playoff or an eight-team one with automatic bids. Silver does a terrific job here of breaking down what we've witnessed from 1998 to 2014 and makes some compelling points. Readers, what do you think?


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Happy New Year to all our E-Travelers. May 2015 bring plenty of time for travel to our corner of the White Mountains. The Valley's 13 ski resorts and XC Centers have plenty of natural snow and snow guns are cranked up nightly as temps allow. This means you'll find fabulous conditions on and off the slopes. But skiing is not the only way to get up and down the mountain! Mountain coasters, canopy tours, tubing parks, snowmobile trails, sleigh rides, and fat bikes (what are they? Read on to hear about them!) are all options for enjoying winter in Mt Washington Valley. Add to that a wide spectrum of events throughout the month and no wonder we say it's "Snow Much Fun" in Mt Washington Valley. Drive safely on your way up to see us!
Event of the Month
Celebrate Anniversaries on January 24-25th in Mt Washington Valley
Come help us honor a 250th and a 50th Anniversary in Mt Washington Valley, with both events happening on the weekend of January 24-25, 2015.
Conway 250th Celebration Committee Presents the Greater Conway Winter Carnival Jan 24-25
Come take part in a weekend of events highlighting all the winter activities enjoyed in the Town of Conway, one of New England's birthplaces for skiing. While specific events are being added to the calendar all the time, look forward to church suppers throughout Conway and North Conway, a presentation of the history of skiing at Conway Public Library, classic wooden stick hockey game at Ham Ice Arena, concerts, a Cranapalooza Conway 250th birthday party hosted by Cranmore Mountain. sleigh rides with Stables at Farm by the River B&B, a Square Dance at Salyards Center for the Arts in Conway and more. Ice climbing demonstrations by International Mountain Climbing School at Cathedral Ledge and ice skating and snow sculptures in Schouler Park are among the on-snow activities. Be sure to follow the schedule being updated regularly on Facebook. Note: some events will take place earlier in January too!
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Ski and Stay Specials
Did you know that one website delivers a wide range of Ski & Stay specials in Mt Washington Valley? Simply visit the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce's website and click on Vacation Specials for a wide range of different themed accommodation packages. Click here for a complete list of Ski & Stay packages.
Here's a great example of one of the Ski & Stay packages you'll find on the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce's website.
News from the Valley
North Conway named among Lonely Planet's Best in the US, 2015
Each year, Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel media company that has published over 130 million guidebooks since 1973, gathers their expert authors and US-based editorial team to determine their Best in the US list. This year, North Conway, NH was named to the Best of the US 2015 list. The Best in the US 2015 destinations are ten places in the US that Lonely Planet authors and travel experts think travelers should add to their wish lists for the coming year. Each year travelers await this important list to plan their bucket list vacations. According to Lonely Planet, some of these destinations are emerging or up-and-coming, others are perennial favorites but have a new or timely angle that makes them prime for visitors in 2015. "We chose North Conway for our Best in the US 2015 list as it offers up some of the best year-round activities in New England for all ages and skill-levels - from skiing and rock-climbing to hiking and leaf peeping," says Rana Freedman, Director of Marketing-US for Lonely Planet. "This year also marks the 250th birthday of the Town of Conway's charter, making it a fantastic time to go and celebrate this quintessential New England village." For more information and the complete list of Lonely Planet's Best of the US 2015, click here.
Resolve to create a new you in 2015? Take lessons from the junkyard.
Michael Kline spent the first 7 years of his life on a junkyard and you can learn from his experience. Attend a one day Success-a-thon and learn to remove the emotional junk that gets in the way of your goals. His one-day workshop, held on January16, 2015 at The White Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, will motivate, inspire and lead you to success in meeting your goals. Step into your future today! Info and registration here
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Kids love to hit the trails on any day of the week. Add some special events just for kids and you won't have any trouble convincing them to get out of bed early for first tracks. Add these special January dates to your family calendar and we'll see you on the trails in Mt Washington Valley.
Saturdays in January: Cranapalooza at Cranmore: On Saturday afternoons and select holidays just as the skiing winds down, kid fun starts up at Cranmore Mountain Resort. It's their own form of après ski energy-dash. Even before the chairlifts close, a variety of fun family events are planned throughout the resort in addition to snow tubing, mountain coaster, giant swing and soaring eagle zip line operations are planned until 9pm. The resort-wide, fun-filled après celebration is geared toward the whole family. Now bigger than ever, families can enjoy entertainment every Saturday through March 7th, including bonus nights during holiday periods. You'll find family entertainment, famous s'mores at the outdoor fire pit in Schneider Square and tubing area, parades led by C-More across the base area, and face painting. Plus adults can enjoy live music in Zip's Pub and Grill then gather the family back together for evening fireworks (held on select dates at the base of the South Slope). Cranmore is open for skiing until 6pm on Saturdays and vacation periods. Full day lift tickets are valid on those dates for the extra two hours at no additional cost. Or buy a Twilight lift ticket for just $42 and ski from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. For more information regarding dates and scheduled entertainers check out the Cranmore events calendar.
January 11: Kids Ski Fest at Great Glen Trails: From 9:00am to 4:00pm it's all about kids at Great Glen Trails on January 11th. Here's a great way to introduce your kids to Nordic skiing too. The terrain park, group games, bean bag biathlon, team sprint relays, treats to eat at the Cabin, a lollipop race and more are all on the agenda for this family fun celebration. Mini-lessons will be offered in both morning and afternoon for first-time cross country youth skiers. A trail pass is required for adults and children at a reduced rate of $5. Plus, activities and children's rental equipment will be free. Rentals are available for participating parent/guardians for $10. For more info, click here.
Kids Fun Races at King PinePlan to take part in the weekly Kids Fun Race at King Pine every Saturday. The Race course is at the bottom of the Open Slope. Then follow it up with a Family Fun Race that evening.Family Racing on Saturday nights are a dual recreation race from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on the King Pine Trail. Both races are free to all with a lift ticket and are weather dependent. And this is a great way to introduce the youngest skiers into the fun of racing. Info: click here and here.
Even if he'd rather ski and you'd rather shop, January is still the time to get away together. He'll have 13 ski resorts and XC Centers to choose from and you'll have more than 200 brand name outlets and independently owned stores and boutiques to visit. Do your own thing by day and in the evening meet for a romantic fireside dinner with drinks and entertainment afterward!
You'll find a number of romantic getaways listed under Vacation Specials on www.Mtwashingtonvalley.org. When you come, be sure to ask your lodging property about shopping coupons or visit the Mt Washington Valley Visitor Center in North Conway village for coupons and sale information.
Get out and play in Mt Washington Valley
With all those weight loss resolutions at this time of year, we try hard not to use the word "fat" unless it refers to taking special bikes on the trails. However, on January 4th and 25th (along with February 1, 22, and March 1, 15) Great Glen Trails will allow winter biking, better known as Fatbiking on their trail system. This privilege is restricted to select Sunday afternoons from 12:30pm - 4:00pm on Jan 4th & 25th, Feb 1st & 22nd and March 1st & 15th. A trail pass required and rentals available. Info: www.GreatGlenTrails.com.
Get ready for IceFest, Feb 6-8, 2015
Since its inception 22 years ago, Ice Fest North Conway has been eagerly anticipated by ice climbers in the Eastern United States and is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. It is intended to be a celebration of ice climbing and winter mountaineering and the people that make it a part of their lives. It continues to provide a great opportunity for those attending to network, socialize, try new gear and participate in multiple day courses, one-day technical clinics and privately guided climbs. The Mt. Washington Valley is one of the finest waterfall ice climbing destinations in North America. Each year a variety of skills-based clinics and exciting slide shows are combined with clinics and the chance to meet featured climbers and guides from the New England area and around the world. For a complete schedule and more information, visit http://www.mwv-icefest.com/.
AMC International Dinners celebrate 25th Anniversary
January events to plan your trip around
Waltzings for Dreamers FREE Music Series featuring Dustbowl Revival: L.A. WEEKLY says of Dustbowl Revival, "In a city like Los Angeles, home to musical stars in nearly every known genre, handing out the Best Live Band title is not easy. But the free-thinking local collective Dustbowl Revival's upbeat, old-school, All-American sonic safaris exemplify everything shows should be: hot, spontaneous, engaging and, best of all, a pleasure to hear." This show has free admission by reservation. In the spirit of providing, you are asked if possible, to please bring a donation in the form of cat or dog food, bleach, detergent, and "hardwood" pellets for the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. Info: Click here.
Start Fun, Start Free at Cranmore, January 19
Learn to ski or ride for free at Cranmore on January 19th. Take one of their signature GET lessons, powered by terrain based learning and get ready to have fun with on the slopes this winter! Free lessons , limited to the first 50 people, ages 8 and older. Reservations are required, call 603-356-5544 ext. 333 to sign up. Info: www.Cranmore.com.
Free Waxing Demo at JSTF Wednesdays & Saturdays
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF) hosts a free waxing demonstration every Wednesday and Saturday from 12:00pm -1:00pm. Sessions take place in the touring center and are hands-on as participants learn how to maintain waxless and waxable skis - Classic and Skate. JSTF also offers a free wax room to skiers. Info: www.jacksonxc.org.
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Manitoba male and female athletes of the year honoured
WINNIPEG — Andrew Harris of Winnipeg, the Canadian Football League running back with the B.C. Lions, and swimmer Chantal VanLandeghem of Winnipeg were named the 2011 Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters male and female athletes of the year on Sunday night at the annual awards dinner at the Delta Winnipeg.
Harris scored an early touchdown in B.C.'s 34-23 victory Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and was named the game's most outstanding Canadian.
VanLandeghem won five medals at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships.
The Jeff Stoughton curling team from Winnipeg's Charleswood Curling Club, including Jon Mead, Reid Carruthers, and Steve Gould, won the 2011 Ford World Men's Curling Championship in Regina and was chosen as the recipient of the Maurice Smith Memorial trophy as the 2011 provincial team of the year.
Veteran sportswriter Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press was inducted into the MSSA Manitoba Media Roll of Honour for his outstanding service in sports journalism, and his specialty coverage of hockey, golf, and other sports in the province.
The recipient of the Cactus Jack Wells Memorial Award for largest impact on the Manitoba sports scene in 2011 was the Winnipeg Jets and the return of the National Hockey League to Manitoba.
Hector Vergara, the executive director of the Manitoba Soccer Association, earned the Dallis Beck Memorial Good Guy Award, presented for exceptional service to his sport, and major support of the media requirements in the province.
The recipients of the 2012 MSSA Jack Matheson Memorial Awards, established to provide financial support to students who are studying journalism with the goal of working in the sports media were Emily Doer and Andrew Parker, who are bothy enrolled in the joint communications course at Red River College and the University of Winnipeg.
Harris, a graduate of Winnipeg's Oak Park high school, was the B.C. Lions' starting tailback in the 2011 season. He led B.C. in rushing with 458 yards and added 395 yards in pass receiving in the regular CFL schedule. In the Western final, he scored two touchdowns. In a tremendous performance in B.C.'s Grey Cup win, he rushed for 65 yards and scored a 19-yard first quarter touchdown.
VanLandeghem won four individual medals and one relay medal at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships. She won silver medals in the 100-metre freestyle and the 4x100-metre freestyle relay, and bronze medals in the 50-metre backstroke, 50-metre freestyle, and 50-metre butterfly events.
Stoughton's Charleswood foursome won the first Canadian Brier title for Manitoba since his last triumph in 1999, beating Glenn Howard 8-6 in the final. At the 2011 Ford World Men's Curling Championship, the team had a 10-1 round robin record. It posted a 2-0 playoff record beating Scotland's Tom Brewster 6-5 in the gold medal game. Stoughton and Gould were previous world champions in 1996.
The runner-up for team of the year was the 2011 Telus Cup national male AAA midget hockey champion Winnipeg Thrashers.
The runners-up for the athletes-of-the year were Winnipeg Rifles junior football quarterback Ryan Marsch in the male category and and Canadian triathlon champion Sarah-Anne Brault in the female category.
The Thrashers were the first Winnipeg team to win the Telus Cup Canadian Midget Hockey Championship in its 33-year history, beating the London Knights 3-1 in the final in St. John's, Newfoundland. Other team finalists were the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who rebounded from a 4-14 season in 2010 to finish first in the CFL East Division, and advanced to the Grey Cup game as Eastern champions; Kelly Robertson's Canadian senior curling champions, who were unbeaten in the Manitoba playdown, then had an 11-1 record in winning the senior nationals in Digby, Nova Scotia; and the Brandon Bobcats, silver medallists in the 2011 men's CIS National Volleyball Championship.
In the women's category, Brault won the Canadian Triathlon Championship in Kelowna, upsetting the favored Paula Findlay (world number three). Brault finished 55 seconds ahead of Findlay, the defending champion, and now has her sights on the London Olympics. The 2009 top Manitoba female athlete Jennifer Saunders won her fourth Canadian singles title in racquetball, and was ranked seventh on the Women's Pro Tour; hockey star Jocelyne Larocque, a Canadian National team member and an NCAA first team all-American at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, was the top scoring defenceman in her conference; and Manitoba Bison assistant soccer coach Desiree Scott was selected to play for Team Canada in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic playdown.
Ryan Marsch of the Winnipeg Rifles won the Peter Dalla Riva Award as the Canadian Junior Football League's offensive Player of the Year. He led the Prairie Fooball Conference in passing with a record 3,030 Yards. Other male finalists were Doug Brown, who was named to the CFL East Division all-star team for the sixth straight year and the eighth time in what could have been the last season of his career; ten-pin bowler Mike Schmidt, who qualified for the fifth time to represent Canada in the Qubica AMF Bowling World Cup; and last year's winner Jonathan Toews, who led the Chicago Blackhawks in scoring with 32 goals and 44 assists playing in 80 regular season NHL games in 2010-11.
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Marilyn Monroe's death, 50 years on, still sparks notes of controversy with some die-hard fans who don't think her death was suicide. That's why the FBI files that had gone missing - that have now been found - are so important. In fact, however, they reveal very little about her death, but plenty about her life - notably her involvement and friendship with lefties and communists, reports the Telegraph.
Monroe's views were "very positively and concisely leftist. However, if she is being actively used by the Communist Party is it not general knowledge among those working with the movement in Los Angeles," the files state. The most prominent relationship with a 'communist' that's known about was with "Frederick Vanderbilt Field, who was disinherited from his wealthy family over his leftist views"- although he always denied being a member of the communist party.
His autobiography devotes an entire chapter to a visit Monroe made to him and his wife. The paper quotes the book: "She told us about her strong feelings for civil rights, for black equality, as well as her admiration for what was being done in China, her anger at red-baiting and McCarthyism and her hatred of (FBI director) J. Edgar Hoover."
Her friendship with Field was apparently very problematic, and the files say: "This situation caused considerable dismay among Miss Monroe's entourage and also among the American Communist Group in Mexico." Apparently, her manager even applied for a visa to visit the USSR, which was communist at the time, on her behalf.