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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 18, 2005 18:11:25 GMT -5
Rashad Jennings Played football for Lynchburg Christian Academy and is now at Pitt and playing pretty well, his nickname up there is Franchise, he started every game he was healthy and is a very big bruising RB...They Love him up there although during his meeting they talked about moving him to FB and he doesnt want to do that since he got in RB shape...he does love lynchburg and in fact was at the Vines last night (was talkin to Coach Rocco the LCA coach not LU, but that doesnt hurt either)....It's interesting....the person who told me this is the best source at LU, so we'll see...I'll keep my fingers crossed
His brother Butch played 2 years at VMI and 2 years at LU under Coach Sam and then for a few teams in the NFL
His other brother Brian (Sp?) played for VT (Va Tech as Mike Vick wants to call it) and then for a few NFL teams....so hopefully an NFL caliber player is in the blood
Butch seems to want him here pretty bad, as a lot of the family is still local...and he wouldnt have to sit due to the I-A to I-AA....it really could happen in the next few months
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Post by PAmedic on Dec 18, 2005 18:50:11 GMT -5
we're pretty deep at RB. Ya think he could be converted to a TE or WR?!
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 18, 2005 18:54:30 GMT -5
we're pretty deep at RB. Ya think he could be converted to a TE or WR?! I dont think you want to turn to many kids down from a program like Pitt...they may have had a bad year, but it is PITT...you see my wrestling comment?!?
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Post by A.G. on Dec 18, 2005 19:19:50 GMT -5
Jennings at RB would be HUGE. Zach would not have to be beat up and could play a slot type position.
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Post by eddantes on Dec 18, 2005 19:41:54 GMT -5
Ya seriously, Terrell wasn't really a running back insamuch as he was an athlete, you think that he'd be better suited as a slot, running with a legit RB in the backfield.
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 18, 2005 19:46:46 GMT -5
Ya seriously, Terrell wasn't really a running back insamuch as he was an athlete, you think that he'd be better suited as a slot, running with a legit RB in the backfield. Yup, that was just an example of giving your best athlete the ball and slappin him on the butt and sayin run like ya got Gasoline underwear on....i just got off the phone and 3 other people said the same thing about Jennings....so it's a legit story
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Post by Sly Fox on Dec 18, 2005 21:54:35 GMT -5
This would be a terrific addition. While I hate to get my hope sup, many transfers happen during Christmas break when players get some of Momma's cooking and see old girlfriends. So you never know.
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Post by PAmedic on Dec 19, 2005 6:15:43 GMT -5
now there were two posts full of good ol' boy coloquialisms. HMO has a legit excuse, but SLY- come'on now. You're all TX now, huh?
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Post by PittLU on Dec 19, 2005 9:21:27 GMT -5
www.post-gazette.com/pg/05352/624325.stmI don't post this weekend and HMO scooped my story! It was reported on Saturday that Jennings will be leaving Pitt during the Spring Semester. His father is ill andi due to his father's illness, Jennings is considering transfering to a school closer to home. Wannstedt doesnt want to loose Jennings, so he suggested Jennings take off the spring semester, but enroll in the summer so he can stay eligible. It is possible that Jennings could tranfer to LU, but two things: One - he is a major D1 talent. I dont know where HMO gets the "franchise" nickname. Jennings rotated with two other backs, and most of the buzz was around LaRod Stevens-Howling up here. Jennings kind of got lost in the shuffle last season. In addition, we have another NFL son (Conridge Collins) nipping at his heels. He would have had a much better season if Pitt had any type of line blocking for him. With all those factors going against him, he had a decent season and showed flashes of big bruising back with athleticism (TJ Ducket/Jerome Bettis mold). With the commitment of some real, incoming offecnsive line talent at Pitt, Jennings could have a steller career but would never be "the man" with Stephens-Howling and Collins in the mix. Any D1 team would love to snag him in a second as their guy. Two - he may get overlooked at LU. Jennings is a back you could build around, but the Big South isnt exactly the Big East. Half of Pitt games are nationally televised where you may be able to catch LU on some tape delay on a Christian satellite provider. Those two factors may get him overlooked for the NFL. Remember, for every Gado, there is Pete McFadden, Stacy Nobles, etc. Couple that with the level of talent surrounding him in the trenches (he may be bigger than some of LU Offensive Linemen). It would be a gamble to take the step down, but, at least he doesnt lose eligibility. He would be a steal for LU. Also in that article, Tyler Tipton is transferring to a smaller school in VA. He is an LCA alum, could that be LU?
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 19, 2005 9:43:10 GMT -5
www.post-gazette.com/pg/05352/624325.stmI don't post this weekend and HMO scooped my story! It was reported on Saturday that Jennings will be leaving Pitt during the Spring Semester. His father is ill andi due to his father's illness, Jennings is considering transfering to a school closer to home. Wannstedt doesnt want to loose Jennings, so he suggested Jennings take off the spring semester, but enroll in the summer so he can stay eligible. It is possible that Jennings could tranfer to LU, but two things: One - he is a major D1 talent. I dont know where HMO gets the "franchise" nickname. Jennings rotated with two other backs, and most of the buzz was around LaRod Stevens-Howling up here. Jennings kind of got lost in the shuffle last season. In addition, we have another NFL son (Conridge Collins) nipping at his heels. He would have had a much better season if Pitt had any type of line blocking for him. With all those factors going against him, he had a decent season and showed flashes of big bruising back with athleticism (TJ Ducket/Jerome Bettis mold). With the commitment of some real, incoming offecnsive line talent at Pitt, Jennings could have a steller career but would never be "the man" with Stephens-Howling and Collins in the mix. Any D1 team would love to snag him in a second as their guy. Two - he may get overlooked at LU. Jennings is a back you could build around, but the Big South isnt exactly the Big East. Half of Pitt games are nationally televised where you may be able to catch LU on some tape delay on a Christian satellite provider. Those two factors may get him overlooked for the NFL. Remember, for every Gado, there is Pete McFadden, Stacy Nobles, etc. Couple that with the level of talent surrounding him in the trenches (he may be bigger than some of LU Offensive Linemen). It would be a gamble to take the step down, but, at least he doesnt lose eligibility. He would be a steal for LU. Also in that article, Tyler Tipton is transferring to a smaller school in VA. He is an LCA alum, could that be LU? They went to PITT as a package deal (not really wanting Tyler but taking him to make Jennings feel more at home having a teammate)...but as far as getting lost in the shuffle that's mainly due to his injury...he missed several games yet still had the most carries...when he was healthy he got the ball all he wanted, but he was rarely healthy this year even when he did play
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 19, 2005 9:48:37 GMT -5
To answer your question yes, LU prob. is the smaller school...He too has family here and father owns a business in town...I'm not quite sold on his FB talents though and that the only reason PITT wanted him is to ensure them they got jennings
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Post by PittLU on Dec 19, 2005 10:05:01 GMT -5
Wow HMO. I did not hear that they ate a roster spot for Jennings "happiness". Wannstedt inherited that, but I had a feeling that either Tipton would be a career practice squader or transfer. I never heard his name called, but I think I saw him a few times on special teams.
I watched every single Pitt game this year and have been a season ticket holder to 5 years. IMHO, I would HATE to lose Jennings. Stephens-Howlings in a Willie Parker type runner who has a tough time between the tackles, but game breaking speed. Jennings is in the mold of feature back who can grind out yards, but is athletic enough to turn the corner. I love LU, but I dont want to see him leave. I think Wannstedt will pursuade him to stay. I did the commute to Pittsburgh from Lynchburg all of the time - its not that bad! A sick father changes everything though.
Jennings would start a Va Tech or UVA. LU (namely Coach Rocco) will have to do one heck of a recruiting job to land him.
BTW, forget the depth at running back at LU. IF Jennings decides to go to LU, the job is his and will be for 3 years barring injury. He is that good.
I am really torn here........alma mater, or hometown squad I followed since I understood football......
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Post by Sly Fox on Dec 19, 2005 10:12:19 GMT -5
Reading that post, perhaps you should change your name to PITTlu. ;D
Seriously, Jennings sounds great. And yes, coaches of schools like Pitt do sometimes take tweener kids as part of package deals to land stud recruits. It doesn't happen as much today as it did 20 years ago before scholarship limitations. But it does still occur.
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 19, 2005 10:21:16 GMT -5
Wow HMO. I did not hear that they ate a roster spot for Jennings "happiness". Wannstedt inherited that, but I had a feeling that either Tipton would be a career practice squader or transfer. I never heard his name called, but I think I saw him a few times on special teams. I watched every single Pitt game this year and have been a season ticket holder to 5 years. IMHO, I would HATE to lose Jennings. Stephens-Howlings in a Willie Parker type runner who has a tough time between the tackles, but game breaking speed. Jennings is in the mold of feature back who can grind out yards, but is athletic enough to turn the corner. I love LU, but I dont want to see him leave. I think Wannstedt will pursuade him to stay. I did the commute to Pittsburgh from Lynchburg all of the time - its not that bad! A sick father changes everything though. Jennings would start a Va Tech or UVA. LU (namely Coach Rocco) will have to do one heck of a recruiting job to land him. BTW, forget the depth at running back at LU. IF Jennings decides to go to LU, the job is his and will be for 3 years barring injury. He is that good. I am really torn here........alma mater, or hometown squad I followed since I understood football...... I dont want to say it's a done deal but, i'm giving it 80% he comes...he loves Rocco and talks to him all the time, so that respect will carry over to his brother...Father, Family, Girlfriends...plus them talking about moving him to Full Back... As far as Tyler...I hate to put it that way, but it was the way it is...PITT knew the talent they were getting are are not surprised he has yet to do anythign for them
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 20, 2005 20:23:56 GMT -5
I'm changing my 80% to 100%....this is one of the best days in LU Football history, I thought it would take years to get my hopes up again about this schools team but it all changed in just one day...dont look for any news until a few more weeks...but do indeed get your hopes up, you wont be disappointed
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Post by tallyw on Dec 20, 2005 20:55:19 GMT -5
wow.... I'm looking forward to the news!
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Post by Wont login givemethemic on Dec 20, 2005 21:08:51 GMT -5
This is givemethemic, computer wont' let me sign in. Well, I have been quiet about this subject for about the last week. I want to correct a few things in this subject about Tyler Tipton, great player first of all and all of this about Pitt giving him a roster spot just to get Rashad is a load of crap. Tyler played in 8 games this past year and was moved from FB to LB in the offseason, just give him some time, but he not have any more time, I am hearing that he might be coming to LU. As far as Rashad, I will not disclose which family member I talked to on Saturday night, but I know that Rashad recently met with Coach Wannstedt to talk about the up coming year and that's when it was brought up to him that they wanted to move him to FB and that did not go over well. Rashad had lost between 25-30 and gotten his speed down to a 4.4 40. I will hopefully talk to him tomorrow and get a word, but I do know that he is not registered for the Spring of 06 semester at Pitt. That's the truth not just givemethemic
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Post by Cant login givemethemic on Dec 20, 2005 21:17:58 GMT -5
Pitt's Lee, Jennings mull exits; both likely to leave Sunday, December 18, 2005
By Paul Zeise, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Freshman tailback Rashad Jennings and junior wide receiver Greg Lee were supposed to be two of the Pitt Panthers' top offensive weapons next season, but, as of now, neither is likely to be with the team when spring drills begin in March.
Jennings, the Panthers' second-leading rusher this year, has withdrawn from school and gone home because of a family situation and is considering transferring to a school closer to his home in Forest, Va. Lee, a first-team All-Big East selection, has informed the coaching staff as well as some of his teammates that he most likely is going to forgo his final year of eligibility and declare himself eligible for the NFL draft.
Both players are going to sit down with their families over the next few days before they make a final decision, but both are going to have to have a change of heart in order to return.
Jennings wants to be close to home because his father's health is failing, but he might not transfer to another school, even though he has left Pitt. Coaches are talking to Jennings about taking the spring semester off, or perhaps taking classes part time at a community college in Virginia, then re-enrolling at Pitt for the summer semester so he could rejoin the team for next season.
Jennings completed all his course work for the fall and is in good academic standing, so he could return in January when the spring semester begins and be treated as if he never left. He has not asked to be released from his scholarship.
Lee sent feelers to the NFL to assess his draft prospects. So far, he has not received an official response.
Pitt's coaches are hoping they can talk Lee into staying. According to some scouting services, he likely would be a fifth-round pick at best, especially coming off what most would consider to be a disappointing season.
Lee believes the crop of receivers eligible for the NFL draft will be stronger next year, which is one reason he is considering an early exit.
He has not signed with an agent, however, so he could change his mind and return to Pitt for his senior year without losing his eligibility.
Three reserves -- wide receiver Terrell Allen, linebacker Tyler Tipton and tight end Robbie Agnone -- are going to transfer from Pitt. Tipton will return to Pitt for the spring semester, then transfer to a smaller school near his home in Virginia. Agnone has been granted a release from his scholarship and is in the process of choosing a school.
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Post by Stevev on Dec 20, 2005 21:31:12 GMT -5
So it looks like Tipton is definately coming to LU and Jennings is probable. This is great to hear considering the aweful season we had. Jennings could be a big time addtion to the offense. Need to get some confirmation on that. All positions would be up for grabs no matter who started last year and with a new coaching staff coming in to shake things up. Hopefully we can get so O linemen and maybe a quarterback from the 1A ranks to come down.
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 20, 2005 21:35:27 GMT -5
After what happened today Jennings is now 100%
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Post by PAmedic on Dec 20, 2005 21:52:17 GMT -5
HMO if you get us all worked up for nothing I'm beating you with those Ford Explorer chairs I was telling you about!
For the record- HMO is 100% accurate on his info so far, so I tend to believe him. He must know someone!
and STEVEV: I'd like to see how new Brock does this year- he has real potential.
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Post by Stevev on Dec 20, 2005 22:09:32 GMT -5
Great to hear about Jennings. He and Terrill will be a great tandem especially if we can find some blockers. Hopefully Geisher will hang in there. Brock Smiths needs someone to give him some competition just to make himself better.
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Post by thesportscritic on Dec 20, 2005 22:47:23 GMT -5
This would be great if Jennings comes to LU. Man he was a horse back at LCA when he was in High School. I guess we will see what happens.
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Post by Sly Fox on Dec 20, 2005 23:25:02 GMT -5
I'm really starting the get excited about this offseason. If we can get a few bigs to transfer in we could have a really potent offense right away.
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 21, 2005 2:06:08 GMT -5
Look where they said he's transfering to...I guess he went up there for Coach Rocco but was just a little late
Jennings Looks To Transfer
Rashad Jennings By Staff Report PantherReport.com Date: Dec 16, 2005
Pittsburgh boasts a returning back field of LaRod Stephens-Howling, Shane Brooks, Brandon Mason, and Conredge Collins. Until today Rashad Jennings was also in a big piece of the puzzle.
WTAE channel 4 ABC's Pittsburgh affiliate has just reported that Freshman running back Rashad Jennings has requested a transfer from the University of Pittsburgh. Jennings reportedly sited family issues for the reason behind the transfer. It is being reported that Jennings apparently wants to transfer to the University of Virginia in order to be closer to his family.
Jennings was the teams second leading rusher this season behind LaRod Stephens-Howling with 86 carries for 411 yards and one touchdown.
The true freshmen who started several games this season for the Panthers is a ntive of the Lynchburg, Va. area.
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Post by bigsmooth on Dec 21, 2005 8:58:46 GMT -5
i would rather rashad come to LU, but im happy if he chooses UVA too. he was a great player at LCA, and was pretty good at pitt this past season. Hopefully the ultimate proximity of forest to LU will sway him to the mountain!
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Post by HoldMyOwn on Dec 21, 2005 11:01:10 GMT -5
I dont know if you were being sarcastic or not Big but he wont be going to UVA...I think where they got mixed up is they actaully had to meet at UVA b/c Rocco's office is still there, so a few big wigs from LU went up there a long with some of the Jennings fam
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Post by PittLU on Dec 21, 2005 11:16:52 GMT -5
I am still torn on Jennings, but I tell you - LU landing him will make him the best recruit in school history. He did well behind a less than stellar line at Pitt. Here's hoping LU steps up the recruiting and puts a good O-Line in front of him.
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Post by Sly Fox on Dec 21, 2005 11:32:09 GMT -5
Best recruit in school history? I hope so because we've had some great ones over the years led by Eric Green.
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Post by bigsmooth on Dec 21, 2005 11:56:05 GMT -5
was not being sarcastic HMO. Im a big UVA fan and i know what rashad can do. like i said i would be more happy if he comes to LU.
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