The Bears on Tuesday named Dennard Wilson a pro scout. Wilson joins the Bears from the University of Maryland, where he spent 2007 as the Terrapins' football intern. Prior to his time in College Park, Wilson was the defensive backs coach and passing-game coordinator at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., for three seasons.

Before and during his time at DeMatha, Wilson was also a part of the Washington Redskins roster as a safety (2004-06), although he did not appear in a regular-season game.

Wilson was a four-year letter-winner at Maryland (2000-03) as a defensive back.

Joey Haynos didn't spend much time in front of the TV last Saturday.

The former Maryland tight end went into NFL draft weekend knowing that if he was going to get picked, it would be in the later rounds.

So when Sunday came along, Haynos was joined by about 20 friends and family members at his Rockville home. He didn't know when or if he'd get drafted, but Haynos had his eye on a few teams.

Read the entire article here: Haynos finds fit with Packers

Two years of being a crowd favorite during garbage time may be all that Andy Burns can stomach. On Wednesday, the Virginia walk-on told The Daily Progress that he is considering quitting the team so that he can save his remaining years of eligibility to use after he graduates from UVa. Burns, an excellent student, said his plan would be to go to medical school - perhaps in the Ivy League - where he would have a chance to play. “I’m just taking some time off,” Burns said. “I’m not sure what I’m going to do. “I just haven’t had that moment yet where I think I can give it up.” Burns had scholarship offers from American and Vermont coming out of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, but decided to walk on at Virginia instead.

Read the entire article here: Burned out on UVa hoops?

Jay Gavin, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound freshman guard from Seat Pleasant, Md., has been a formidable presence for Marist this season. He has averaged 12.1 points and 2.8 rebounds a night, while shooting 39.9 percent from the field. Gavin was named the Co-Rookie of the Year. He had 20 double-digit performances during the regular season and earned five MAAC Rookie of the Week honors.

Read more through the following link: http://www.maacsports.com

A list ranking the top 25 incoming Big East freshmen football players had former Ballou linebacker Romale Tucker ranked 18th. It said the following:

18. ROMALE TUCKER, LB, SYRACUSE. Listed as an outside linebacker despite his size (6-3, 230), Tucker played at Ballou High School in Washington and prepped at Milford Academy. He has the quickness and raw strength to provide an immediate upgrade to an underachieving Syracuse linebacking corps.

The complete list can be accessed here: Ranking the Top 25 Big East recruits

Jeff Peterson has found that the final buzzer of each game presents him with another starting point, just one more opportunity for a freshman to learn.

“You hear everybody talk about how the speed of the game is different at this level, and until you experience it you really don’t understand it because it is,’’ Peterson said, labeling that as the biggest transition he has had to make since joining the Hawkeyes after playing for one of the nation’s top high school programs at DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Md.

“Things happen so quickly here. The decisions have to be made that much quicker, and being able to adjust to that is helping me compete.’’

Read the entire article here: Iowa's Peterson getting on top of his game

MORGANTOWN – Redshirt freshman center Jacob Green has left the West Virginia men's basketball team, and Coach Bob Huggins confirmed at Saturday's practice Green will transfer.

"Jake's a great kid, but I think what Jake saw was he's not going to get a lot of playing time," Huggins said.

Green wasn't at practice as the Mountaineers (10-3, 0-1 Big East) prepare to play No. 10 Marquette (11-1, 1-0) in Sunday's 2 p.m. game at the Coliseum.

Huggins wouldn't say where Green was transferring because it isn't finalized, but it appears the 6-foot-9, 220-pound forward is headed to Fordham.

The Rams play in the Atlantic 10 and are coached by Dereck Whittenburg.

Whittenburg played high school basketball at DeMatha in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, the same league in which Green, who is from Clinton, Md., played at Gonzaga.

Despite his size and WVU's lack of depth in the post, Green was playing only 7.5 minutes per game and averaging 0.8 points and 2.0 rebounds. He played 10 of the 13 games but had not played in the past two.

The following article is about Jamar Samuels, a former basketball standout at Archbishop Carroll.

Mark Janssen
mjanssen@themercury.com

NORMAN, Okla. — Kansas State coach Frank Martin announced on Friday that freshman Jamar Samuels, a semester transfer from The Patterson School in North Carolina, will redshirt the 2007-08 season.

"After visiting with Jamar and his mother, we think the best decision for him is to take a redshirt for the rest of the season," Martin said. "Jamar continues to make strides in practice and we think he is going to be an outstanding player for us in the future."

Samuels, along with his high school teammate Dominique Sutton, joined the squad on Dec. 26, 2007 after completing the necessary academic requirements.

Five former Maryland football players will participate in postseason all-star games during the next month.

Tight end Joey Haynos and running back Keon Lattimore will play in Saturday’s Hula Bowl in Honolulu. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. EST.

Offensive guard Andrew Crummey will participate in the East-West Shrine Game on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Robertson Stadium in Houston. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Defensive tackle Dre Moore will take part in the Under Armour Senior Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 26, which will take place at 4 p.m. and be shown on the NFL Network. The game takes place in Mobile, Ala.

And finally, defensive back J.J. Justice will play in the Texas vs. the Nation game on Saturday, Feb. 2 in El Paso, Texas. The game will kick off at 5 p.m. and be broadcast on CSTV.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Nathan Mann scored 18 points and Danny Sumner had 17 Wednesday night as William & Mary rallied for a 69-66 victory against James Madison.

The Tribe (6-8, 2-2 Colonial Athletic Association) trailed 30-27 at halftime, but shot nearly 58 percent in the second half in a game that featured six lead changes.

Former DeMatha basketball star Austin Freeman (’07) started his first game for Georgetown Monday in replace of Patrick Ewing Jr., who has struggled from the floor at various points this season. Freeman scored 12 points and shot 60 percent from the field in Georgetown’s 82-55 victory over Fordham. The Hoyas are now 10-1 on the season and ranked No. 7 in the country.

Former Bishop O’Connell guard Jason Colenda (’06) tried out and made the Villanova basketball team as a walk-on sophomore. Colenda earned three varsity letters playing for coach Joe Wootten, was named first team All-Virginia Independent Schools as a senior in 2006, and helped lead his club to Virginia state titles from 2004-06.

Colenda made Villanova as a guard and has played limited time in two games this season.

Former Gonzaga basketball player Jacob Green (’06) is now playing as a red shirt freshman for West Virginia University and he is averaging about eight minutes per game. During his senior year of high school, Green averaged 11 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks per game, was named the DCSportsFan.com Defensive Player of the Year. He was also a Washington Post honorable mention all-metro team, named second team all-conference in the WCAC and was selected to play for the Capital all-stars in the Capital Classic.

Former St. Mary’s Ryken basketball forward John Flowers (’07) is a true freshman at West Virginia University, but he isn’t playing like one. The 6-foot-7, 195-pound Waldorf native is averaging 6.4 points and three rebounds per game. In a 110-44 blowout victory against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Flowers had a career night, scoring 14 points, grabbing four rebounds and dishing out four assists in just 15 minutes of play.

The Charlestown Daily Mail wrote an interesting piece on Flowers, which can be read through the following link: WVU freshman excels in almost every area on basketball court

Former DeMatha point guard (’07) and University of Iowa true freshman Jeff Peterson is having an outstanding season. Through the first seven games of his collegiate career, Peterson is averaging 12 points, nine assists and four rebounds per game, including a 20-point performance in a 59-47 victory over Northern Colorado.

Former Dunbar wide receiver and current University of Illinois freshman Arrelious Benn (’07) was named the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year. In 12 games Benn caught a team-high 49 passes for 596 yards and one touchdown. He also returned a kick over 90 yards for a score.

Former McNamara standout Jay Gavin (’07) has played extremely well in his first three collegiate games. In Marist’s season opener against Delaware, Gavin scored 13 points in an 89-78 victory. The ex-Mustang followed up his Marist debut by scoring 19 points in loss to Miami and 16 points in a loss to Houston. In total, Gavin is averaging 16 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Red Foxes.

Former Good Counsel forward Dave Campbell is starting as a true freshman for High Point University’s basketball team. Through the first two games of the season, Campbell has played an average of 28 minutes, scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

Campbell’s best game came in High Point’s season opener at the University of Charlotte, where the 6-foot-4, 200-pound Wheaton native scored seven points and pulled down nine rebounds in a 61-55 loss. Four days later, Campbell scored four points and dished out two assists in a 77-64 loss to Utah.

You can track Campbell’s progress through the following link: ESPN Player Page: Dave Campbell

Two of Marty Keithline’s former basketball players are now playing for the University of New Haven. In a team preview by the school, ex-McNamara ballers Darryl Greene (’06) and Robert Jamerson (’07) were featured.

"Darryl Greene (Clinton, Md.) is a quick sophomore guard that likes to push the tempo of the game when he steps on the floor. Darryl is also very reliable from the free-throw line -evidenced by his 79.3 percent shooting - good for second on the team.

"Robert Jamerson (Forestville, Md.) finished his senior season at Bishop McNamara High School by being selected as a County All-Star and as a member of the Eastern Invitational All-star team. He was a high school teammate of current Charger guard Darryl Greene."

The entire article can be read through the following link: New Haven Basketball Preview

Playing for the University of Iowa as a true freshman, Jeff Peterson scored 12 points, dished out nine assists, grabbed four rebounds, made all four of his free throws and had ZERO turnovers in his college basketball debut. The Hawkeyes (1-0) defeated Idaho State 58-43 in their season opener. First-year Iowa coach Todd Lickliter had the following to say about Peterson’s performace:

"Thirty-eight minutes - that's a long time, what was the coach thinking on that? Obviously, you look at him, and he had nine assists and zero turnovers; he understands what's to be accomplished. He can focus on the task at hand, and at the end of the game, those add up to be success. He has a good perspective."

The entire article can be read through the following link: Peterson Guides Hawkeyes

The Carroll County Times ran a story on the 2007 Mount St. Mary’s basketball team and former Paul VI guard Jean Cajou (’06) was discussed.

“But Goode’s backup, freshman Jean Cajou, looks ready to go if Goode has to miss any time. Cajou didn’t meet NCAA qualifying standards coming out of high school and was enrolled at the Mount but did not play last year.

”Brown was afraid Cajou would be rusty, but the coach said he was pleasantly surprised by Cajou’s performance during scrimmages. The 6-3 point guard is already the team’s best perimeter defender and will see important minutes right from the start.”

The entire article can be read through the following link: Mount St. Mary's Ready to Rise

Former Archbishop Carroll guard Evann Baker (’06) is expected to be Quinnipiac’s starting shooting guard after spending the last year at Maine Central Institute where he averaged 22 points and six assists per game. Baker will be joined by his older brother Jeremy, who transfers in from Garden City Community College in Kansas. He is currently awaiting NCAA approval to play with the team.

"[Jeremy] comes from the ultra-tough Jayhawk Conference which is the top junior college conference in the country," Quinnipiac Coach Tom Moore said. "He brings experience, good leadership and good toughness."

More can be read through the following link: Quinnipiac men’s basketball team preview

Former DeMatha standout Austin Freeman (’07) was ranked as the No. 13 shooting guard in the Big East. The Card Chronicle, which is a Louisville blog, had the following to say about Freeman.

13. Ausin Freeman, FR, Georgetown
Despite playing in a system where statistics are an afterthought, it's a safe bet that Freeman's sensational ability to put the ball in the basket will stand out at some point in his first collegiate season. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound burger boy averaged just over 23 points per game during his senior season at Dematha (MD). Freeman and fellow freshman Chris Wright will afford John Thompson III the option of pushing pace from time-to-time.

When Tony Freeman, Iowa’s leading scorer from the 2006-07 season, broke a bone in his left foot last week, former DeMatha point guard Jeff Peterson (’07) stepped into the starting lineup.

“Jeff has done a great job,” Iowa coach Todd Lickliter told the Des Moines Register. “I’m thankful that he’s come in here with the right approach, and he’s really done a great job of picking things up. Because of his attentiveness, he’s made gains faster than somebody that doesn’t care as much.”

In an exhibition game last week, Peterson only scored two points in a 56-30 victory but he grabbed six rebounds and only turned the ball over twice.

Former Georgetown Prep lacrosse goalie Joey Kemp (’04) was named one of the captains for the 2008 Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team. Kemp was also a captain last year, and Lacrosse Magazine had the following to say about the ex-Little Hoya:

Kemp, a goalkeeper, is a two-time All-America honoree. He was named the 2007 Great Western Lacrosse League (GWLL) player of the year, in addition to being selected as an honorable mention All-American. Kemp has started 39 straight games in goal during his stellar career. Last season, he ranked fourth nationally in goals-against average (6.78) and save percentage (0.614).

ESPN did a team preview for Davidson basketball and it had the following on former Georgetown Prep guard Aaron Bond:

With so much returning from last year's team, there wasn't a lot of room for recruits. Davidson found two the staff really likes.

One is 6-4 guard Aaron Bond from Georgetown (Va.) Prep, where he averaged about 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals as a senior. He's an honor student who also happens to love defense and plays offense with a penchant for slashing to the hole.

"A very nice asset to have on the team," McKillop said.

Former DeMatha quarterback Chester Stewart (’07) was expected to take a reshirt this year at Temple, but when starting QB Adam DiMichele was lost for the season, plans may have changed. Coach Al Golden announced Monday that Stewart and redshirt sophomore Colin Clancy are competing this week in practice for the No. 2 spot.

"I think the most important thing right now for this program and for this team is to beat Ohio," Golden said. "And whatever means are necessary to do that, that's what we'll do. And Chester is on board with that. He's a very unselfish kid.”

In Stewart’s only year as DeMatha’s starting quarterback, he completed 72 of 124 passes for 1,348 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was named First-Team Quarterback for the WCAC by DCSportsFan.com and honorable mention All-Met by The Washington Post.

Former Gonzaga wide receiver and current UPenn standout Tyler Fisher (’06) made the Ivy League Honor Role last week when he returned a kickoff 96 yards in a 59-28 victory over Columbia. After the game, Fisher was ranked third nationally in kickoff return average.

Former Good Counsel linebacker and Parade All-American Akeem Hebron ('06) will return to the University of Georgia for the 2008 season. Hebron is currently attending Georgia Military after being suspended on alcohol-related charges earlier this year.

Hebron will not count against Georgia’s scholarship total because he was previously enrolled at the school.

After catching nearly 40 passes last season, Maryland senior tight end and former Gonzaga standout Joey Haynos has been used primarily as a blocker this season. Haynos has only caught 13 passes for 130 yards and no touchdowns. However, even with Maryland opting to use Haynos primarily as a blocker, he is still rated as one of the league’s top tight ends and a “bona fide NFL prospect.” Yahoo Sports had the following to say about Haynos:

"Joey Haynos, Maryland – A former walk-on who has turned himself into a bona fide NFL prospect thanks to his size, improved receiving skills and ability to get off the line and into his blocks. Haynos is a self-made player who provides a huge target at over 6-foot-7, 260 pounds. Scouts like that he is a hard worker who has steadily improved over each of the past two years. He should continue to get stronger, but his overall upside potential is average at best."

Former WCAC basketball players Vlad Moldoveanu (SJC ’07) and Isaiah Tate (DeMatha ’07) were profiled in Broadside, the official student newspaper of George Mason University. Moldoveanu was called a “proficient outside shooter” while Tate was referred as a “strong three-point shooter.”

The entire article can be read through the following link: BroadstreetOnline.com

Former Dunbar standout and current University of Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn continued to play remarkable football, catching four passes for 97 yards in a 28-17 victory over Ball State. Benn also carried the ball two times for 13 yards. On the season Benn is leading the team with 42 receptions and 556 yards and has been instrumental in the team’s turnaround.

"It is a little bit of a shock," Benn said in an interview with Chicago’s SunTims.com. "A lot of people thought we weren't going to do this. We've taken a tremendous, big step to show them they were wrong."

Illinois is 6-3 this season after posting a 4-19 record the previous two seasons.

Tanard Jackson, a 2003 graduate of Bullis, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and through the first seven weeks of the season, Jackson ranks sixth on the team with 43 tackles. Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Gruden said the following about Jackson.

“Clearly, Tanard Jackson is on the rise, he's going to be a really good pro.”

Jackson has made a name for himself lately, recording his first NFL interception playing against Peyton Manning and the Colts. He also made a devastating hit on tight end Dallas Clark.

“We probably watched his hit on youtube 12 to 15 times,” said Mike DelGrande, the athletic director at the Bullis School in Potomac, Md., in an interview with www.news-press.com. “It's exciting for our kids to know that somebody from here is playing at the level he's playing at. We're all just proud of his accomplishments.”

Former Paul VI standouts Jean Cajou and Danny Sumner are expected to play important roles this season. Cajou, a redshirt freshman at Mount St. Mary’s, will see time both at the point and the shooting guard positions. Milan Brown, Mount St. Mary’s coach, had this to say about Jean Cajou.

“Jean will definitely have an adjustment this season; however, from day one, he will be our best defender. He brings speed and athleticism to both the wing and the point guard spot. He has a chance to be a big contributor for us because he can guard players at the point, off-guard, and wing positions.”

As a freshman last season for William & Mary, Sumner played in 21 games, averaging 2.2 points and 1 rebound in just over seven minutes of action per game. The team’s Web site had the following to say about Sumner:

“During his rookie campaign, Sumner struggled to learn the Tribe system in the early going, but came on toward the end of the season and finished with 21 appearances for the College. Over the final weeks of the season, Sumner came off the Tribe bench and provided solid minutes on the road at VCU, Fairfield and Drexel. The 6-7 wing scored seven points at VCU, while chipping in five points and a career-high three assists at Drexel. Sumner showed he has the talent to succeed on the collegiate level in just his second game with the Tribe. In the College’s 77-53 home-opening win over Wagner, the Fairfax, Va., native turned in a career-high 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor. He connected on a pair of 3-point field goals in 16 minutes of action.

“During the offseason, Summer worked hard in the weight room to fill out his body, adding 15 pounds of muscle.”

Former O’Connell star Jeremy Trimble became Army’s all-time leader in receptions in a 47-23 loss to Central Michigan on October 13th. Trimble caught 11 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. On the season, he has 45 receptions for 653 yards and five touchdowns. Trimble’s 159 career receptions surpassed Army great Clennie Brundidge’s old record of 147.

"Coming into this year I knew where my goals were at, they were on my goal sheet before the season," Trimble told TheMorningSun.com. "But I've been blessed throughout my career by staying healthy."

This past weekend, former DeMatha standout Patrick Mealy carried the ball 18 times for 86 yards for Army, both of which were career highs. Mealy also caught one pass for 17 yards in a 34-10 loss to Georgia Tech. On the season, Mealy leads Army with 278 yards on 72 carries, but he has yet to reach the end zone. Army’s (3-5) next game is November 3rd at Air Force.