KamaraPolice
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What's the consensus, Butler or Walker? I think I would rather have Walker, he's a great athlete with refined receiver skills.
'08 VA WR Deion Walker (Signed LOI to ND)
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Either would be fine with me but Butler isn't coming. I think the writing is on the wall like GG stated.
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Get this kid an offer---- come on down Dieon!
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The question is, Walker or Baldwin?
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Yes, that is the question. Butler looks great and could probably see significant early PT at ND, but it's really a moot point since he isn't comming here anyway. I haven't really watched enough film on Walker yet, but either way I'm not sure ND could go wrong.
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You sound like a bukeye fan, as soon as you hear that he isn't coming your like , "Well I never really wanted him any way"
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You sound like a bukeye fan, as soon as you hear that he isn't coming your like , "Well I never really wanted him any way"
You called Karma a buckyeye fan holy
I would watch my back if I were you. Those are fighting word :swordfigh
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Any word on Walker? Go Irish!
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You called Karma a buckyeye fan holy
just an observation, I know he's all blue and gold :thumbsup:
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Just got his offer and says that ND is right at the top. Per Scout teaser.
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We're at the top like Floyd has us at the top?
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You sound like a bukeye fan, as soon as you hear that he isn't coming your like , "Well I never really wanted him any way"
Wow, low blow. As angry as I was at first, I guess you are right, Walker and Butler are similar, so it's hard to say you favor one over the other because it's not like comparing Odoms and Baldwin. Thats just how we roll in Tresselville.
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You and Stoney anyway, right? LOL
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According to Deion, his top schools right now consist of ND, FSU, Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska and USC.
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Is it to early to deem this guy "The Next Neon"
KamaraPolice
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Never too early for anything, especially PRIME TIME BABY!
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I'd love to pull this guy in. He's a great, great talent.
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II reports Walker is talking to some of the ND players asking for advice. He's spoken to JC and is wanting to get in touch with Gray. Sounds like a positive thing to me. =)
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floyd's seat is reserved
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Thanks! Go ahead and post the whole text (with a link) next time, so long as it's not premium:
ESPN 150 WR Deion Walker preparing for next level
By Jamar Hudson
ESPN.com
Updated: August 13, 2007
Deion Walker hasn't had much free time this summer.
Between lifting weights four times a week, running everyday, working to improve his route running and visiting family in North Carolina, Walker has not had much time to just relax and enjoy his summer just like any other 17-year-old.
And it's not going to get any easier.
For the past year, the 6-foot-4, 185-pound wide receiver has been one of the most heavily recruited players in the country. Following a junior year where the Christchurch, Va., native had 47 catches for 733 yards and eight touchdowns, the No. 18-ranked player in the ESPN 150 and ESPNU High School All-American game participant garnered over 40 offers from some of the top schools across the country.
Walker lists Florida State, USC, Virginia, Notre Dame, Maryland, Michigan and Nebraska as his schools of choice. Yet, with a decision that will impact the rest of his life, Walker has chosen to take the slow road and take his time making his decision.
"I've been on a couple of visits," Walker said. "I just want to get into the best situation for me."
In searching for that best situation, Walker has a thought process not often found in recruits in this day and age. While he understands and has a desire to go to a school where he can grow as a football player, he also has the realization that one also needs a backup plan.
"I can graduate from a school like Notre Dame and basically be able to get a job anywhere I want. And at the same time, I can go to Florida State where they have a good reputation of setting you up for the NFL," Walker said.
Location is not an issue either. Walker says he won"t mind leaving behind the small community of Christchurch -- as long as where he ends up provides him with a good quality of life.
On the field, Walker has drawn comparisons to New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss, due to their similar build and speed.
The lanky Walker has long arms and is very smooth into and out of his cuts. He has very good foot quickness, smooth hips and is a challenging route runner who builds speed as he goes downfield.
"Most teams want me to play wide receiver, and some schools say I can possibly play quarterback," Walker said. "I have a couple of offers at defensive back. I’m taking it all in consideration."
For Walker, off the field is a a totally different story. As comfortable as he looks in the slot, he's the complete opposite out of uniform.
"I get nervous easily, especially when I'm not playing sports," Walker said. "I've had to meet alumni (of Christchurch) and people are always coming up to me in the mall talking about football and asking me 'Are you Deion Walker?'
"It gets uncomfortable."
Nonetheless, Walker still enjoys hanging with his friends playing NCAA Football on his Xbox. Even though he's undoubtedly the most sought-after player on the Christchurch School roster, that doesn't come between the bond he and his teammates share.
"Not at all, they've actually embraced it," said Walker of his recruiting being a distraction. "They're always there to help me go over paperwork, but we try to keep most of it out of the locker room."
With an enrollment of just over 200 and an athletic program that plays in low-level Division II, there have been concerns about the level of competition Walker has faced in high school and whether he will have trouble adjusting to Division I competition.
"I know what I need to work on," Walker said. "All I've been doing (this summer) is work out. I'm trying to improve my route running and work on coming in and out of cuts.
"I'll be ready."
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Sounds like a down-to-earth, humble guy who would fit in well at ND. Hopefully we get him.