Lot’s of confusing information on our latest transfer commitment, Tavare Smith, but I think I now have it straight. He graduated from high school in 2022 and, to the best I can tell, did not play football anywhere that fall. He could have redshirted somewhere but I don't know. In 2023, he played in all 11 games at East Central University (ECU), making several starts and 34 tackles. He also had one pass break up and one interception, along with a 19 yard average on kickoff returns. This past season, 2024, in what was probably his sophmore year, he started all 11 games, made 45 tackles, had 10 pass breakups, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one TD. He also returned kickoffs to a 25-yard average. This was good enough to earn him second team all-conference honors. With stats like that I wonder who was first team?
His 2024 season highlights are pretty impressive: Bing Videos
Anyway, despite the D-2 competition, he looks fast with an eye for the ball and is a good tackler. Unless D-2 doesn’t count for D-1 participation, he likely has two years remaining. Hope he can “step up” to the challenge.
BTW, ECU had the first team all-conference kicker and second team All American in D-2 named Brandon Perez. He was 10 for 10 on field goals with five over 40 yards, including 51- and 54-yard kicks. He was 19 for 19 on extra points and had 18 of 46 kickoffs go as touchbacks. He only played one year at ECU, 2024, but was listed as a sophomore. It might be worth taking a look at him.
Merry Christmas to all and, as always, Roll Wave!!!
His 2024 season highlights are pretty impressive: Bing Videos
Anyway, despite the D-2 competition, he looks fast with an eye for the ball and is a good tackler. Unless D-2 doesn’t count for D-1 participation, he likely has two years remaining. Hope he can “step up” to the challenge.
BTW, ECU had the first team all-conference kicker and second team All American in D-2 named Brandon Perez. He was 10 for 10 on field goals with five over 40 yards, including 51- and 54-yard kicks. He was 19 for 19 on extra points and had 18 of 46 kickoffs go as touchbacks. He only played one year at ECU, 2024, but was listed as a sophomore. It might be worth taking a look at him.
Merry Christmas to all and, as always, Roll Wave!!!
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