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Ahmad Bradshaw of Brooks Comitts to Army

Ahmad Bradshaw(5-10,185lbs) of Brooks comitted to play football for United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA), also known as West Point, Army.

The 5-10, 185lb dual threat quarterback led Brooks to one of its best football seasons ever as Brooks advanced to the state quarterfinals and finally won the Illini-Heartland conference.

I've personally seen Bradshaw play. He is dangerous with both his arm and his leg. "My idol is Peyton Manning," said Bradshaw. He is a smart thrower who makes right decisions and seldom throws ill advised throws. Running wise, he is has some speed, toughness, and athleticism. He also high jumped last year on Brooks track team.

Furthermore, I can attest to his character both on and off the field as he carries and represents himself well at all time.

Congrats to Bradshaw as he furthers his football career.

David Lowiscz of Kennedy signs with Concordia University

David Lowisz(sr, 5-11, 195lbs, QB) of Kennedy signed to play football for Concordia University.

Lowisz set a passing record last fall for Kennedy with 2100 passing yards. He also had 130 rushing yards ,23 touchdowns ,8 interceptions to lead Kennedy to a 7-2 season.

Kennedy played in the Inter-City 2 conference last fall. They did not face conference champ Urban-Prep West due to the teachers strike.

Congratulations to Lowisz as he continues his football career.

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Joyce Picks up First Offer

John Joyce(jr, 6-5, G/F) of Taft  picked up an offer to play basketball for Chicago State University.

I was not going to bring this up, but John Joyce seems to be one of the most talked about players on this blog. Ever since he bursted on the scene two years ago to as a freshman on the varsity basketball team, his name always gets brought up. Often mentioned is how he turned down attending high school basketball power Notre Dame to play for Taft.

I have seen Joyce play a few times. He can shoot the three and at 6-5 he has some size. He has improved since freshman year and is trying to develop going to the basket instead of relying all on 3's. Last year as as sophomore he helped Taft to a CPS quarterfinals appearance and averaged about 14 points, 3 rebounds, and two assists. This year he has upped his averages to 21 points and 5 rebounds a game.

Joyce is also getting interest from Colorado State , North Dakota State, Wright State , Indiana State, Southern Illinois, Eastern Kentucky, Nebraska Omaha, Minnesota State, South Dakota , and UIC.

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Logan Means of Whitney Young to Sign with Academy of Art University

Logan Means(sr) - cross country and track star - of Whitney Young will sign with Academy of Art University in San Francisco. The school is an art school but it does have a developed athletic program including basketball, soccer, cross country and track.

Logan Means is an all-CPS runner in cross country and track. His season best time in the 800 meter run was 1:57.33. He ran that time at the state meet.

Congratulations and good luck to Means.

National Comittment Day - CPS Players

Reggie Spearmon(sr) is going to the University of Iowa. He is one of a WOW 11 Simeon players signing to play college football.

List of CPS players signed to play football at next level
(More names will be added over time, please comment for additions, changes)

Johnny Daniels(sr, DL), Foreman - Purdue
Kijana Evans(sr, OL)- Southern Illinois
Robyn Pondexter(sr, QB/DB), Julian- St. Xavier
Demetrius Cooper(sr,DE), Julian - Michigan State
Khairi Bailey, (sr, DE), Morgan Park - Western Michigan
Devon Sanders(sr, RB), Robeson - Western Illinois
Reggie Spearmon(sr-LB), Simeon - Iowa
Kendall Moore(sr-OL), Simeon- Syracuse
John Gardner(sr-OL), Simeon- Southern Illinois
Elcee Burke (sr-QB), Simeon- McKendree University
Korey Giles(sr-LB), Simeon- McKendree University
Girard Jenkins(sr, WR), Simeon- McKendree University
Levell Bragg(sr, DB), Simeon- McKendree University
Sharroid Roach(sr, RB), Simeon- McKendree University
Aaron Banks(sr, DB), Simeon- Bowling Green
Devonte Lee(sr, OL), Simeon- Middle Tennessee State
Bryce Caulton(sr, C), Simeon- Unviversity of WIsconsin- Eau Claire
Dominic Masciopinto(sr, RB), Steinmetz- Qunicy

Jamison Dale of Jones Commits to Loyola University

It's official Jamison Dale(sr) -distance runner for Jones College Prep has decided to sign with Loyola University to continue his running career. Dale, an all-state cross country and track runner decided to stay close to home. Dale attended Burley elementary school in Chicago's north side. Loyola University is also in Chicago's north side.

No matter how Dale performs his last year in track at Jones, his legacy at Jones will remain intact. He stuck on to the Jones all 4 years. As a freshman, the Jones cross country and track program was almost at its infancy. The programs developed right along with Dale's development. Last fall, Dale was an instrumental part in helping Jones win its first state championship in cross country.

Congrats and good luck to Jamison Dale.

Khairi Bailey of Morgan Park Comitts to Western Michigan

Khairi Bailey(sr, DL, 6-3, 240lbs) of Morgan Park comitted to play football for the Western Michigan Broncos. Bailey also had offers from Ball State, Iowa State, North Carolina State, and Northern Illinois.

Johnny Daniels of Foreman Commits to Purdue

Johnny Daniels(6-5,250lbs, sr) of Foreman committed to the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big 10. Daniels played on both the offensive and defensive lines for a Foreman team that finished 7-2 and won the Chicago Big Shoulders Conference.

Daniels become Foreman's first ever Division I College recruit. He is projected as a Defensive Tackle in college.

The story is that Daniels originally wanted to play basketball at Foreman before taking on football. Fans may get a chance to see Daniels in one more sport as he threw the shot put on Foreman's track team and if he decides to throw the shot put again I have him as a pre-season CPS shot put pick.

Personally I have had a chance to meet with Daniels briefly. He is a nice guy with nice parents. I wish him all the luck as he continues his career to the next level.

Devante Lee of Simeon Picks Western Kentucky

Devante Lee(6-6,220lbs,sr, DE) of Simeon made a  verbal committment to play for Western Kentucky University. Lee, a 6-6 Defensive End said : "I really trust the new coaches. They are in a bowl game this year and they have been a winning program that is on the rise."

Western Kentucky's head coach is former Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino.

Lee blocked an extra point in Simeon's 16-14 Prep Bowl win over Brother Rice.

North Carolina State Offers Cooper, Bailey

After leading Northern Illinois to its first ever BCS bowl game (where they will play Florida State), their coach Dave Doeren decided to take on the head football coaching job at North Carolina State.

Doeren, in one of his first moves as the new NC State coach, decided to make offers to a couple of CPS players. Doeren offered Khairi Bailey(6-3,240lbs, DE, sr) of Julian and Demetrius Cooper(6-5,225lbs, sr, DE) of Julian. Cooper already has offers from Iowa State, Purdue, Notre Dame, among others.