PWO commitment: Jake Balis 5-9 200 RB, 4.4 speed

[docdore]

Since his father is not working anywhere, maybe Opportunity Vanderbilt comes into play.

don't tell the miss. st. fans.....

[BrentVU]

Is he a PWO because we are our of scholarships? Don't understand why, if he's that good, he isn't getting a scholly.

Scholarships for next fall are at 84 by my count. That means the last one goes to the best guy available, probably at the position of most need, and Balis, a smallish RB (at a position that is well-stocked for fall) probably isn't that.

I'm kind of hoping for a commitment from DT Nikhil Jefferson between now and Late Signing Day, Feb. 7.

[BrentVU]

Jake Balis has received a national honor: he was named today as Athlete of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches' Association.

And yes, he's still coming to VU in the fall as a PWO.