Captain Kangaroo Posted June 21, 2004 Report Share Posted June 21, 2004 I guess on the "glass-half-full" side, Owens never even recruited Buchtel unless the kid's last name was McCray. I'm sure JD's efforts will bear fruit in the near future... Panthers land third recruit By Kevin Gorman TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, June 20, 2004 The Walt Harris Football Camp has been a productive resource for Pitt's recruiting, and the Panthers coach received a verbal commitment Saturday from its latest star. Marlon Terry, a 6-foot 1/2, 278-pounder from Akron Buchtel who can play multiple positions, accepted Harris' scholarship offer and became Pitt's third recruit from the Class of 2005. Hejoins Burrell offensive tackle John Brown and Johnstown running back LaRod Stephens. "I just went all out to show them what I had, what I could do," said Terry, who chose Pitt over offers from Akron and Indiana. "I wanted to be the best. They offered me and I committed." Terry is the latest in a pipeline of players from Buchtel to choose Pitt, following the likes of fullback Tim Murphy and incoming cornerback recruit Steve Walker, to name two. What separates Terry is his combination of size, strength and speed. He runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds -- an incredible time for someone his size -- and bench-presses 300 pounds. "Not to put myself on a pedestal, but I feel I'm up there to be blessed by God to have that type of speed. Usually, guys my size run a 5.0," Terry said. "I played running back growing up, so I've always had speed and good feet. It stuck with me ever since. I just kept getting bigger." Terry started at tight end last season for Buchtel, but also can play anywhere from fullback to defensive end to linebacker. He doesn't know where he is projected in college, but is open to playing anywhere the Panthers want him. "They told me I'm so versatile I could play a couple of positions," Terry said. "I really don't care where they put me. I've never really played on the defensive line, but if they need me to play defensive end or defensive tackle, I'll do it. It's wherever they need me. It's not where I want to be. It's a team thing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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