Riverview High School (Sarasota, FL)

Submitted by MichiganMan14 on May 6th, 2017 at 8:01 PM

Just confirmed that Coach Frey will be by to see some of our boys this week. Jamar Johnson is a 6ft2 185 lb DB that ishe probably one of the best in our entire area and maybe State. https://www.hudl.com/profile/5292875/jamar-johnson Malachi Wideman is a 6ft 5 freshman wide receiver that just landed a Gator offer and is on the verge of seeing his recruitment take off big time. http://www.hudl.com/profile/7887854/malachi-wideman

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MichiganMan14

May 6th, 2017 at 8:06 PM ^

4.5 consistent. Runs several events including lead leg in the 100. Plays through people. Had 6 picks I think last year....forced 3 or 4 fumbles. Scored a few defensive tds and housed a couple of kickoffs. He would not shirt at Michigan. We are getting some academics in order on him and hopefully he will get a look. Noles Gators and Bulls were all by to see him in the past week. Lots of Conference USA offers so far. I'm biased and haven't fully scouted all of our DBS in this class but Jamar is a monster.

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Night_King

May 7th, 2017 at 1:13 PM ^

But is he faster than Karan Higdon?

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MichiganMan14

May 7th, 2017 at 1:35 PM ^

Karan runs 4.46. I want to say the 100 time was 10.6 but I'll verify. That being said Jamar is very fast and mean.

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Hackett 4 President

May 6th, 2017 at 8:07 PM ^

I'll be around for a few games to check them out this upcoming season.
Former player and alumni here who currently lives down the street.

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MichiganMan14

May 6th, 2017 at 8:09 PM ^

We've got a ton of talent this year. Should send another 4 or 5 put D1 again this year.

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Robbie Moore

May 6th, 2017 at 10:44 PM ^

...to vote for Hackett??? Would be the best vote I've cast in years.

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MichiganMan14

May 6th, 2017 at 8:08 PM ^

You can YouTube his basketball stuff also. Dunk contest champ as a varsity freshman. Legit 6ft4 or 6ft5. (Haven't measured since last August) This kid will Likely be a 4 or 5 star. Definitely want to get the relationship built early.

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nerv

May 6th, 2017 at 8:22 PM ^

Seems like he may out grow the WR position if he is 6'5 as a freshman. Does he have the frame to bulk up to be a TE or defender? Or is his future looking more towards the hardwood as a basketball player? He definitely has bball height.

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Maize in Cincy

May 6th, 2017 at 8:34 PM ^

Nice info, thanks!

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DMack

May 6th, 2017 at 8:45 PM ^

Why dont we have Devin Bush Sr. on these guys. He's from Florida, Played in the NFL, won Championships, can articulate why he and his son chose Michigan over in-state schools, looks hip with the dreads. I bet he would do wonders for us in recruiting Florida and any other state.

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MichiganMan14

May 6th, 2017 at 11:15 PM ^

Are both old school Noles. Coach Frey is from Clearwater I believe and was the area recruiter for Indiana down in Florida. Both will have great familiarity. Coach Bush is a great dude and we talked about these guys at the Spring Game. He was at Flanagan but has an idea of where we are on the South Gulf Coast.

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Maize_Nation

May 7th, 2017 at 10:57 AM ^

Bush isn't a coach, so he can't do any off site recruiting. I'm sure he's heavily involved when these kids visit and just with regular communication.

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kyeblue

May 6th, 2017 at 9:00 PM ^

that only allow coaches to contact the recruits

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Mr Miggle

May 6th, 2017 at 9:50 PM ^

or otherwise leave campus to recruit.

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DMack

May 6th, 2017 at 9:51 PM ^

Do you think he gets the bump up when the rule change allows an additional coach? I really think he could help tremendously with recruiting. I think the kids would love him.

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Mr Miggle

May 7th, 2017 at 10:01 AM ^

Michael Johnson would almost certainly have gotten that new spot if the rule change came this spring, as had been expected. I've heard that he wants help for Pep coaching WR/QB.

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alum96

May 6th, 2017 at 9:06 PM ^

Karan Higdon from Rome on line 1....

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rhamada

May 6th, 2017 at 9:16 PM ^

Riverview and other schools in the Sarasota / Tampa area are hot beds for kids that have families midwestern ties. Todd Johnson is the coach and is an NFL guy who can coach. Venice High has some good kids too. Before the Sarasota school district redid the lines for schools Riverview was the powerhouse in the area. Some of those kids now go to Venice.

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SWFLWolverine

May 6th, 2017 at 10:15 PM ^

Venice makes a killing recruiting from North Port. The northern boundaries for Venice is not where the athletes are coming from.

Laurel kids always went to Venice.

Edit: Karan also lived in North Port as did Robert Glinton, who was a starting running back for Riverview about 8 years ago.

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PunchTheKeys

May 6th, 2017 at 10:06 PM ^

Actually transferred to Venice from Riverview. I consider it one of the best decisions I've ever made. Personal feelings about those Rams aside, they've always got talent. Not a bad place to croot. Wish we'd check out VHS more.

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SWFLWolverine

May 6th, 2017 at 10:16 PM ^

Yeah....we can talk all day about how they get fined for recruiting.

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PunchTheKeys

May 6th, 2017 at 10:34 PM ^

I can tell you they didn't recruit me in the least. I did not care for John Sprague and I lived closer to Venice anyway. I am, however, aware of what is currently going on there and I can't defend John Peacock on that one. Love him as a coach but I don't live there any more so I only know what I read.

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SWFLWolverine

May 6th, 2017 at 10:56 PM ^

Not a Sprague fan myself. Peacock just got caught texting a junior at North Port. He is placing blame on the North Port student for contacting him.... even though he said he originally thought the North Port coaches put the kid up to it. Makes very little sense to me. This is the second time they have been fined by FHSAA for messaging players at North Port High. The first time he did it on the day the FHSAA investigator was on campus. He was fined 10K and suspended for Sping football this time.

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Don Brown approved

May 6th, 2017 at 11:12 PM ^

Not only a needed teacher of OL, but another coach with high school ties in FLA.

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MichiganMan14

May 7th, 2017 at 1:36 PM ^

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5292875/57b947933bd81431743de57a

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gte896u

May 7th, 2017 at 5:43 PM ^

some good football in that league. the brother of one of my friends is one of Charlotte's all-timers. when i was there, Trey Burton and Dri Archer were playing for Venice.

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Wolverine62bc

May 7th, 2017 at 7:20 PM ^

Really glad you're here...Go Blue!

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yzerman19

May 8th, 2017 at 9:37 AM ^

GO SAILORS!!! My kid will rain horror down on the Rams this fall. He'll walk away from your crumpled QB just like Alan Branch.

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