Gilmer's Josh Walker commits to A&M
Sunday, 28th October 2012 - 4:17PM
Gilmer junior linebacker Josh Walker, 6-2, 220, 4.6, has committed to play college football at Texas A&M, Walker is a member of the Class of 2014.
Walker told David Smoak, "I loved the campus and everything about Texas A&M University and Coach (Kevin) Sumlin and I've always enjoyed my time with Coach (B.J.) Anderson. Texas A&M has always been one of my favorite schools and I'm very excited about this day."
Walker has 39-Tackles, 8-QB pressures, 2-Caused Fumbles, 2-Fumble Recoveries, and 5-Sacks. Walker also has 35-carries for 241-yards and 5-TD's, plus 11-catches for 136-yards and 2-TD's.
Gilmer head football coach Jeff Traylor told Smoak, "Josh Walker is a young man of high character, he's extremely intelligent, and he's the reason you get into coaching, he's just an awesome kid."
Walker told David Smoak, "I loved the campus and everything about Texas A&M University and Coach (Kevin) Sumlin and I've always enjoyed my time with Coach (B.J.) Anderson. Texas A&M has always been one of my favorite schools and I'm very excited about this day."
Walker has 39-Tackles, 8-QB pressures, 2-Caused Fumbles, 2-Fumble Recoveries, and 5-Sacks. Walker also has 35-carries for 241-yards and 5-TD's, plus 11-catches for 136-yards and 2-TD's.
Gilmer head football coach Jeff Traylor told Smoak, "Josh Walker is a young man of high character, he's extremely intelligent, and he's the reason you get into coaching, he's just an awesome kid."
Smoaky.com's "Game of the Week"
Thursday, 25th October 2012 - 1:49PM
Here are the options for the Smoaky.com "Game of the Week" in East Texas.
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Voting ends on Thursday, 12:00pm.
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Voting ends on Thursday, 12:00pm.
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Ladies and Gentleman, Mount Pleasant's Daron Roberts (Must Read)
Friday, 14th September 2012 - 1:08AM
What a story about former Mount Pleasant High School and University of Texas graduate, Daron Roberts.
Daron Roberts, Mount Pleasant High School Alum
Daron Roberts, Mount Pleasant High School Alum
H.S. Coaches Interviews This Week
Wednesday, 12th September 2012 - 10:40AM
Here are some interviews with high school coaches for this week on 99.3TalkFM.
John King, Longview
Ricklan Holmes, John Tyler
Greg Owens, Sulphur Springs
Darrell Piske, Tyler Lee
John King, Longview
Ricklan Holmes, John Tyler
Greg Owens, Sulphur Springs
Darrell Piske, Tyler Lee
Lobos QB Caraway out with ACL Injury
Wednesday, 5th September 2012 - 3:33PM
As first reported by the Longview News-Journal, Longview starting quarterback Bivins Caraway suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the 2012 season.
Here's the story on the News-Journal website Caraway Suffers Torn ACL
Here's the story on the News-Journal website Caraway Suffers Torn ACL
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Announced
Friday, 31st August 2012 - 6:09PM
This was announced today at the SporTyler Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by Azalea Orthopedics and Texas Spine and Joint Hospital.
It's a long time coming and so proud the City of Tyler has made this commitment.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award:
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award will be presented yearly to the nation’s most outstanding Division I college offensive player of the year. Winners will be selected by a selection committee comprised of journalists, broadcasters, commentators, former winners and fans. The award winner will be announced in December of each year at an awards dinner hosted in Tyler, TX. The award will go to a player who exhibits characteristics similar to those of the awards namesake: integrity, drive, determination, achievement in the face of adversity, and tenacity to persist. This award honors the legacy of Earl Campbell and recognizes his home community of Tyler, Texas. The initial award will be given out at the conclusion of the 2013 football season.
Campbell spoke with David Smoak about the award Earl Campbell with Smoaky
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It's a long time coming and so proud the City of Tyler has made this commitment.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award:
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award will be presented yearly to the nation’s most outstanding Division I college offensive player of the year. Winners will be selected by a selection committee comprised of journalists, broadcasters, commentators, former winners and fans. The award winner will be announced in December of each year at an awards dinner hosted in Tyler, TX. The award will go to a player who exhibits characteristics similar to those of the awards namesake: integrity, drive, determination, achievement in the face of adversity, and tenacity to persist. This award honors the legacy of Earl Campbell and recognizes his home community of Tyler, Texas. The initial award will be given out at the conclusion of the 2013 football season.
Campbell spoke with David Smoak about the award Earl Campbell with Smoaky
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