Captain Kangaroo Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 A friend of the Zips Nation sent an email informing me that Brandon Anderson has committed to the Zips. He's a DB from Hargrave Academy in Virginia. Interestingly, I believe he committed to the Zips two years ago out of Penn Hills HS? Must have had grade issues and decided to go the prep school route? Could be an entirely different "Brandon Anderson"...it isn't that unique a name? Click for BA info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Brandon A. Profile Runs a 4.37 in the forty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentZip Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Here's another link: http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=333&p=8&c=1&nid=1453024 Hope he's tough as nails if he is 160 pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 <Click For BA's 100m and 200m numbers> BTW: This was NOT the Brandon Anderson from Penn Hills that committed to the Zips two years ago, then disappeared. Ironic, though? Article: Pulaski County 47, Christiansburg 19 Cougars turn tide in hurry Pulaski County's Brandon Anderson returns a kickoff 93 yards to make sure the Demons' 13-7 lead is brief. By TIM WINSKY THE ROANOKE TIMES DUBLIN - Thirteen seconds is but a miniscule slice of a 48-minute high school football game. However, on this particular night 13 seconds ended up taking the entire cake. The Christiansburg sideline was in jubilation. The visitor stands were buzzing with excitement. The Demons had just taken a 13-7 lead over Pulaski County early in the second quarter. The Demons had momentum. They had control. But then they had to kickoff. In a 13-second, tide-turning jaunt, Pulaski running back Brandon Anderson returned the ensuing kickoff 93 yards to put the Cougars up 14-13. Pulaski (5-3, 2-1 River Ridge District) ran wild the rest of the game in route to a 47-19 home victory over Christiansburg (4-4, 1-2) Friday night. "That won the game for us," Pulaski coach Jack Turner said. "That gave us all the momentum and we never looked back after that." Following the back-breaking return, the Cougars reeled off 27 more unanswered points. "It was big for us," said Anderson, who scored two other times on the ground. "I caught it, and the wall set up, and I just saw the open field and then I was gone. There was no way I was going to let anybody catch me." From that point on there was no way the Demons were going to catch the Cougars. The score quickly ballooned as Pulaski used a bruising rushing attack and two big plays to put Christiansburg away. With five seconds remaining in the first half and Pulaski holding a 21-13 lead, quarterback Britt Shumate fired his second and last pass of the game to receiver Steven Cobbs for a 49-yard touchdown as time expired. The ball deflected off a defender and into the arms of Cobbs, who quickly turned and took the surprise gift untouched to the end zone. Pulaski sealed the game with a 53-yard interception return by defensive back Ryan Dean midway through the third quarter. The Cougars finished with 363 rushing yards on 59 carries. Anderson knifed for 108 and Derrick Burks powered for 141 and a score. The victory keeps the Cougars' playoff hopes alive. "I thought the kids rebounded well tonight after a tough loss to Blacksburg against a fine Christiansburg team," said Turner. "I'm telling you right now, a couple more years in the weight room with those kids at C-burg, they're going to have a heck of a football program. They're doing a lot of nice things." Hoffer finished with 131 yards passing, including three touchdown passes. Christiansburg's Antonio Clabon had a 63-yard touchdown reception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ***GUEST_Z.I.P. Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 A couple sort of random comments on Anderson: It would appear from the paucity of information on his recruiting, that he took visits to UCF and Memphis -- two schools from that hotbed of CFB, Conference USA. Nothing to make you believe he visited Akron -- or that he has actually verballed for that matter. This appears to be in the line of JD recruiting "athletes" to fill the DB and other 'skill' positions, ala Dante Cloud and others. You have to be suspicious of that 40 time listed (4.37), when his PR in the hundred meters is 11.44. If he runs 40 yards in that, his 100 time should be definitely under 11 seconds, and more like 10.5 or 10.6. Or he needs a better track coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 A couple sort of random comments on Anderson: It would appear from the paucity of information on his recruiting, that he took visits to UCF and Memphis -- two schools from that hotbed of CFB, Conference USA. Nothing to make you believe he visited Akron -- or that he has actually verballed for that matter. If some "guest" posted this info...ok...be skeptical. Dude...I have over 500 posts on this board...nothing is 100% in December, but trust me...the kid has a "verbal" with Akron. That's as binding as my verbal to Notre Dame...but it is a hell of a lot more factual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zff Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Not that I did not believe you Capn' but for those who did not it is offical. Anderson a Zip Pulaski County football coach Jack Turner reported Wednesday that former Cougar Brandon Anderson, a cornerback for Hargrave Military Academy this past season has made an oral commitment to Division I-A Akron. Anderson had an interception against Hargrave's biggest rival, Fork Union Military Academy. All rivals.com is showing it and they have him as a three star prospect..... Get pick for the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 Not that I did not believe you Capn' but for those who did not it is offical. Anderson a Zip Pulaski County football coach Jack Turner reported Wednesday that former Cougar Brandon Anderson, a cornerback for Hargrave Military Academy this past season has made an oral commitment to Division I-A Akron. Anderson had an interception against Hargrave's biggest rival, Fork Union Military Academy. All rivals.com is showing it and they have him as a three star prospect..... Get pick for the Zips. Again. I take no credit for the "scoop." Thanks goes out to the Zips fan that gave me the heads-up! Input like that is what makes this board great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I would NEVER doubt the veracity of our Captain. He is our main Roo. But while we're dropping names, here's what a little birdie just told me: ZACH ANDERSON IS GOING TO BE A ZIP. This is the highest ranked Akron recruit so far, a three star by both Rivals and Scout.com. Rivals #45 OT. He chose Akron over Coach Wannstedt's crew and UConn. He visited Akron two weeks ago and chose UA before taking any other official visits. Guess that says something about Pitt's choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 ZACH ANDERSON IS GOING TO BE A ZIP. How ZIP Got the Zach Anderson Scoop (look at the roster) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ***GUEST_Z.I.P. Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Damn! I have GOT to get that warmup outfit. That's a definite advantage -- unless the opposition are wearing sunglasses. And a 7ft 1in. tackle is a big man on the outside. Does KD know about this? Has to be more mobile than Futch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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