Davie (FL) Nova Defensive Tackle Nile Lawrence commits to Florida State
by FSUSOM on Feb 22, 2010 10:12 PM EST
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Nile Lawrence visited for Saturday's junior day and had an excellent time. He becomes the seventh commitment, joining First Coast RB Eric Beverly, OL Sterling Lovelady, Treasure Coast DBs Lamarcus Brutus and Keelin Smith, Deland OL Trey Pettis, and Ridge ATH Karlos Williams.
| Height | Weight | 40 Time | Accolades |
| 6'2" | 299 | 4.90 (laser timed at almost 300 lbs |
32 bench press reps of 185. 7.65 3-cone drill. |
Recruitment:
Not really much to discuss. FSU did an excellent job of discovering (and offering) him before any other school. Nile has really flown below the radar thus far, but that will probably change considering his commitment and recent combine performance. There are rumors out there that perennial power St. Thomas Aquinas has tried to get him to play on their squad for a couple of years now.
Video:
http://prepsreport.com/
TomahawkNation's Thoughts:
As you can see in the film, Lawrence plays a lot of linebacker for his school. He's a wide-bodied athlete with room to grow and possesses excellent quickness given his size. We like his first step, his footwork, and how he uses his hands as a linebacker. And of course, he's 299 lbs and ran a 4.90 laser-timed 40-yard dash. His 3-cone time is insane.
When asked about how he (incredibly) gained 35 lbs in the three months since the season ended, Nile's sister confirmed that their mother is a registered dietician. She said that the family eats very well and that Nile works out a lot and eats a proper diet.
His school (Nova) is a Research & Development Center School. A note from a recent graduate:
They test out a lot of different curriculums there. So, there really aren't any requirements other than waiting your turn to get into the school. But they are well known for their debate team and baseball team. They have a lot AP and college prep courses. As a side note, over 70% of the top 100 of my graduating class attended UF. The rest went out of state.
Nile Lawrence-Stample held only two offers as of last week. One was from Colorado State. The other from the Florida State Seminoles. Part of his low profile was due to Nile playing at a decidedly non-football school. Nova HS is not a place where coaches usually look for talent. But FSU fans are really glad the Noles looked because Lawrence-Stample committed to Florida State after visiting last week's Junior Day event. On that same weekend, he attended a combine in SoFla. And everyone took notice of the 6'1.5" 299 lb defensive tackle.
The kid looks up to Dwight Freeney. That might seem unusual, considering Freeney is an undersized defensive end and Lawrence-Stample is a defensive tackle prospect who will eventually play at 310 lbs or so. But remember that Stample played a lot of linebacker last season at 280 lbs (not 265 as previously reported).
What Stample, who was recently added to the ESPNU 150 Watch List (about 385 of the nation's best prospects) did at the combine, however, might become stuff of legend. He benched 185 lbs 32 times. The next best competitor did it 29 times, and none of the other 200 competitors bested 25 reps. Stample ran a 4.90 laser timed 40-yard dash time, which was better than 125 other combine entrants, including many skill position players. His 30" vert is also really good for a 299 lb man. Keep reading to see the most impressive part of Stample's game:
But it is that 3-cone drill time that is so jaw dropping. 7.65 seconds at 299 lbs. 16 players went through that test of speed, agility, and change of direction between 7.63 and 7.68 seconds. Two WRs, 6 defensive backs, 3 running backs, two quarterbacks, 2 linebackers, and one man over 225 lbs (Lawrence at 299 lbs). That's insane. Here are some photos of the big man.
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Here's some video of the big man running the drill (1:45 mark), courtesy of Manny Navarro who also tells us that Nile grew up playing soccer and not football.
It's a long way till signing day (Feb 4th), but being a recruit's first offer means a lot and it seems likely Nile Lawrence-Stample will stick. It seems Florida State's coaches are now adding stars to kid's recruiting profiles rather than sitting back and recruiting off the lists of recruiting sites.
FSU sits at 8 commitments, all from Florida, 7 of which are on the ESPNU150 Watch List.
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This is fantastic
Class at 7 already and its looking solid.
Wondered when he would pull the trigger
With the way FSU found him and hopped on him first I was wondering if he would pull the trigger soon. It says a lot for his athleticism that he plays LB at his size. He might turn out to be the most athletic DT we have seen in a while.
This has been a great day.
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
I was thinking Bunkley 2.0
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Spoke to 2 different people from the combine yesterday
both vary wildly on his weight. Either 280 or 298
Wonder how much is good weight?
It would blow my mind if a HS kid was a healthy, muscular 280.
by osceolafan850 on Feb 22, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
I was thinking that too...
If he runs as well as they are saying he does, he can’t be that overweight.
Besides…If it’s bad weight, The new nutrition/S&C program will strip it off faster than a hooker’s teddy. No more honey chicken….
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Look at his arms.
I think Vic could make him look like a professional body builder at 300 pounds
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
ohh Deebo!
Cause I was like what is MattD talkin bout. But seriously, the Niles kid looks like Jeff Luc’s bigger little brother
by ApalachNole on Feb 22, 2010 11:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This picture always makes me question my manhood.
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Brod used to work at The Irish Pub/Floyds with a bunch of my friends
he has to be the biggest guy I’ve ever seen. watching him throw drunk idiots clean out the backdoor of the pub and into the big daddy’s stairs never got old
by ArsonistSavior on Feb 22, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
That sounds deadly
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Well said.
Imagine that guy chasing you down…
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Hah, Nova.
I went to the Nova schools for 11 years of my grade school education, also attended Boyd Anderson HS (Lauderdale Lakes) and Western HS (Davie).
Let’s just say Nova does not have a good rep for football. My junior and senior years (‘02 and ’03) they won a total of like four games. They’re much better known for their Baseball team.
But good for the kid though. It’ll be nice to see a member of the Titans playing a D-I
Nova has another D1 prospect.
Pat Williams plays for Nova and FSU is after him as well. How did Nova do last year? I just can’t see a team with two D1 guys of defense sucking.
by osceolafan850 on Feb 22, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Not a magnet school.
Nova isn’t a magnet school. But it is also not a neighborhood school. Prior to the late 90’s, it had a waiting list for admission. Since then it switch to a lottery.
It is a Research & Development Center School. They test out a lot of different curriculums there. So, there really aren’t any requirements other than waiting your turn to get into the school.
But they are well known for their debate team and baseball team. They have a lot AP and college prep. As a side note, over 70% of the top 100 of my graduating class attended UF. The rest went out of state.
I graduated in 2003 too...
Might know u! Ur name?
by NilesSister! on Feb 22, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Thats my school too!! went to university school
cant believe they are putting kids into div-1 programs.
last yr they had d perry who signed with miami.
remember we didnt even have team when iwas there in mid 90’s
go suns!!!
and noles of course!!!
Forgive my skepticism...
But that’s insane. If this is true, this kid is a freak…
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
he did it yesterday and it was laser timed
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Unbelievable...
Hard not to get excited about a kid like this.
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
From ESPN regarding last weekends combine
“The event also featured some good defensive line prospects, but the defender from the trenches that created the most buzz was Nile Lawrence-Stample (Davie, Fla./ Nova). The big man who claims offers from Florida State and Colorado State should expect more interest after his performance. Weighing in at just under 300 pounds, he posted some very good test scores, including a 4.90 40. He also bench pressed 185 pounds 32 times and recorded a 7.65 three-cone drill. While he put forth a fine effort in testing, Lawrence-Stample had to leave early and did not compete in one-on-ones. In visiting with him, he felt his assets as a player were his strength and agility which his test scores would support and he wanted to improve on using his hands to take on blockers. We would have loved to seen him compete, but he certainly peaked our interest and likely that of recruiters also with his performance on Sunday, despite it being cut short.”
LOVE this commit
I think Lawrence-Stample is my favorite commit so far.
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Feb 22, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions
Ditto
Rivals will screw him for not having played much DLine, but this kid is a freak.
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
You really think they will?
I think it should add to his stock for being so athletic.
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
ATH tag
If they call him ATH would it help? I’m sure if he dropped a few pounds he could play LB for someone, just not FSU. If Rivals does screw him though I bet ESPN loves him.
by osceolafan850 on Feb 22, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Well he's 299 as of yesterday.
He’s all lineman. And he’s listed on rivals as a DT
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
seems like a bit of a moot point
if he’s committed to us, and he’s as good as people here think he will be, then what does it matter what Rivals or ESPN rates him?
by ArsonistSavior on Feb 22, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone recall the conversation we had about finding quality kids early and keeping them throughout the process
Similar to the more elite teams? Could this be a move in that direction?
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 10:52 PM EST reply actions
I think the finding portion, yes
Keeping? Eh, we have 11 months to go.
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Very true
But these seem like really good kids, and I feel very good about them.
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
We really have to get you on "half-full" meds. LOL Maybe this staff will cure your skepticism.
you’d think nabbing Joyner and Luc and keeping Green, Jones, and Smith after the 7-6 year would help.
I believe keeping kids will be easy if we win our division…which I expect.
Yeah, right!
Haha! "Half full" meds! That is funny.
Should have had them for my ex. Not only was the glass half empty, but the glass was dirty and she didn’t like what was in the glass!
Good point. As we all know most of your de-commits come fron the guys who commit early in the process
I hope the staff has a good level of comfort with these commits. Meyer is supposedly encouraging kids to take visits before they commit to UF. However, I’m not certain if we have the currency to employ this kind of practice though
by westcoastnolefan on Feb 22, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome!
I like getting a few guys early like this. I will dismiss many of the TFLs in the video (because he dwarfed most of his opponents), but he does display some good movement. I hope he becomes a MONSTER for us.
I can’t wait for next season, btw.
So I take it he's grown quite a bit since the film?
He looks like Buster Davis in the video… and I’m assuming it’s not because his competition is that big…?
What if he grew taller as well? 6'4, 330...and shaved .2 off his 40 time?
And learned to play safety as well.
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
And all 7 from the state of florida.
Cha Ching.
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
I wonder who on our staff so far has been the most responsible for getting these kids?
by westcoastnolefan on Feb 22, 2010 11:06 PM EST reply actions
the ghost of Bobby IMO
Or maybe that Jimbo guy
Speak softly, and carry a big Spear
by tdchrisdavis on Feb 23, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
Obviously Jimbo has his hand in everything
Just wondering how much legwork Coley and Gran (Or whomever else) are doing.
by westcoastnolefan on Feb 23, 2010 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
299lbs and a 4.9/40 is the truth!!!
I was there…saw it with my own eyes…and i guess it helps that im his older sister! He is solid…very compact i think thats what helps him be so fast!
by NilesSister! on Feb 22, 2010 11:07 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Thanks and Welcome!
What are you feeding him? From 265 to 299 is an enormous jump.
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Things fried in lard
who the heck cares, the kid is a beast.
http://citrusjuicing.com/ An SRQ focused-Tampa Bay area sports blog
by CubFanRaysaddict on Feb 22, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
See below. Incredibly unexpected answer.
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
For real
fits in perfectly with the new emphasis on nutrition. I’m glad to be more excited for our football team than our basketball team for once (in the past 4-5 years).
http://citrusjuicing.com/ An SRQ focused-Tampa Bay area sports blog
by CubFanRaysaddict on Feb 22, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Curling
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
by Nole93 on Feb 22, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Lawrence of Arabia
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Russian people screaming
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Hamiltons offensive gameplan
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by CubFanRaysaddict on Feb 22, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
i have decided i must learn how to curl
if Shuster can make the olympic team how hard can it be?
by ArsonistSavior on Feb 22, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Its the only part of these olympics i've watched
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
That and the women's halfpipe where all our girls choked
is all I’ve truly watched. Believe it or not, whatever satellite my dad’s condo has didn’t carry the hockey game last night. I think it was ice dancing (seriously, who the f watches that?) on one and non-U.S. women’s(?) curling on the other. No third option. I tried online but my feed cut out in the 2nd period and wouldn’t come back. Think NBC got to it.
"Trick is right."
That's what they say.
I just don’t know who the hell watches it. It’s the equivalent of the trampoline jumping or the ribbon dancing in the summer olympics.
"Trick is right."
I guess the same people who watch Danicing With the Stars
Or any of the other stupid ass shows that are primetime on major networks. Somebody must be interested.
by pollynole on Feb 23, 2010 8:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I watch ice dancing :(
Are you going to take away my FB card?
by ladyjustice on Feb 23, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
I figured, but you can never be too sure.
Chicks are allowed to watch that awfulness. Guys with chicks are given a pass for watching it. Single guys would have to hand in their fb card.
Hope that clears it up. lol
"Trick is right."
Ditto!
I’ve fell in love with curling & I watch it religiously. So does 49ers TE Vernon Davis. I think the U.S. Mens Olympic team made him an honorary capt
by ApalachNole on Feb 23, 2010 12:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was surprised at how much curling I've watched this week
I grew up playing hockey and snow boarding is my favorite pastime ever, yet I missed the US vs Canada hockey game and the men’s halfpipe competition but managed to sit through hours of curling, even non US matches. It is growing definitely growing on me.
if fsu basketball sucks so much
you really don’t have to watch it – there are other channels…
As of right now
He’s a 3-Star on the Nigel McChristian scale
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." - Winston Churchill
by EddieWouldNole13 on Feb 22, 2010 11:12 PM EST reply actions
for those reading who don't get the joke
(FSU has about 10 players with either Nigel/ Christian/ of Mc in their names)
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Hey FSUncensored, thanks for pointing that out!
It might be too early to start giving out the stars for the current committs, but these guys look solid! Who knows how many 5-Star Nigel McChristians we’ll land!
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." - Winston Churchill
by EddieWouldNole13 on Feb 22, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
If you would've
worked Reid/Reed, Terrance/Terrance, Dan and Greg into that I would’ve rec’d you.
"Trick is right."
Quick question.
Is that a WWE chick in your avatar? There’s someone on WC that has a similar looking pic/girl as their sig, wondering if that’s you.
"Trick is right."
Yeah, Michelle McCool, FSU grad
But I’m not on WC. I refuse to pay for worse info than I get here.
by Jamil Dawson on Feb 23, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Well you don't have to pay to be on the site.
They have a few message boards worth frequenting (academics, olympic sports, basketball, baseball mainly, their free football board blows).
I knew she was an FSU girl but couldn’t remember the name. I asked the guy on WC about it too a few months back. Just curious. Thanks.
Not bad lookin either.
"Trick is right."
She is very easy on the eyes
I figured since I’m on TN approx. 17 hours a day I might as well have some eye candy with my Fisherade.
by Jamil Dawson on Feb 23, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
We hope to make it that you will never have to go to WC for baseball again
It's a beautiful day in Tallahassee
It's just the whole board concept.
Topics are brought up and discussed. I usually just read through it because I don’t have much insight of my own. A “blog” doesn’t really offer that.
"Trick is right."
Its all muscle….he eats very well. Our mother is a registered dietitian. We eat properly and he works out and did i mention that he lifted 185lb 32 times!
by NilesSister! on Feb 22, 2010 11:15 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Mom's a dietician?
That’s kinda a big deal…if he’s serious about his football career, he could step in and contribute instantly.
by Randall W. Spetman on Feb 22, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
+1
After the “4.9 40 at 300lbs” part, the Mom being a dietician was the second thing to jump out at me
"Kill a fly with an axe"
by SteadfastNole on Feb 23, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
Wow.
That, that’s just an incredible answer. I did not expect that.
Any idea on his test scores? I know Nova is a good school.
by Bud Elliott on Feb 22, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Let me know if he wants to work out with me in the summer. Live off 75 and Griffin.
I’ve been known to throw up 200 lbs 32 times, so…
SCALP 'EM SEMINOLES!
Bring him over!!
I’ve hit 30 on video….aiming for 35 this summer—and DLinemen THRIVE on the competition!!
Oderint Dum Metuant
I live in the area also.
I live near the Sawgrass in Tamarac, so it is a 10 minute drive for me.
Go Noles!!
by AbeFroman21 on Feb 23, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
If you all want to make a game at Nova,
let me know. I live 10 minutes away. They play quite a few games on their campus (renovated stadium).
by FtLauderdaleNole on Feb 23, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
That's a great idea
maybe a few fans can go as a group.
by Bud Elliott on Feb 23, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I am willing to go as a group
I have already mention that I will report back to TN my analysis of FSU recruits.
Go Noles!!
I've been known to throw up 32 times
after trying to lift 200 lb…
Seriously though, I'm definitely glad to have him.
Let him know that the 7 hour drive is not that bad at all. You get use to it, and it’s well worth it!
SCALP 'EM SEMINOLES!
I'm drooling
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Over Nile or his sister?
Couldn’t resist that one.
Speak softly, and carry a big Spear
by tdchrisdavis on Feb 23, 2010 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great to have him aboard NilesSister...
Tell him we’re looking forward to him adding GATOR TAIL to his diet!
by arrdub on Feb 22, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Mom's Food Budget
I’m sure mom will be happy to take a break from having to feed him on a regular, and you may actually be able to leave your food in the frig without worrying it will go missing :-)
Howd you know?????
Lol we do eat balanced meals…
by NilesSister! on Feb 23, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
that 3-cone time is insane.
video confirms it. great commit, hopefully they can keep them rolling. i think we’re starting to see what this staff can do w/ a semi-level recruiting field. (i’m assuming they still have to rebuild some of the frayed relationships)
The UF recruit that always scared me the most was Easley
I do not know of any HS kid out there with his “Get off” as far as interior linemen go. I’ve been hoping we could find a way to counter that move somehow. This may be a start, kid can freakin move!
by westcoastnolefan on Feb 22, 2010 11:27 PM EST reply actions
Wow this kid sounds like a beast!
If his 40 time and weight are accurate, he will be a monster for us. Man it is good to actually have a legit coaching staff!
by fsunole23 on Feb 22, 2010 11:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Since there's no 2011 board (yet),
anyone think Mitchell, Drew and [insert whomever’s name here] will likely be committing soon as well?
"Trick is right."
I sure hope so.
The more early commitments we get, the more recruiters we have
You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.
Shannon only recruits BTW, STA and MNW and prays the rest of the local kids choose him.
"Trick is right."
And he still whiffed on Dunbar and Trail, beautiful!
But let a cane tell it, they didn’t want either of em. Just like they didn’t “want” Riggs.
by westcoastnolefan on Feb 22, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
One out of ten 4* Miami (proper) kids signed with UM.
One out of five 4*+ STA kids signed with UM.
Only 2 south Florida 4* in their entire signing class? There were plenty more 4*+ in south Florida, too, other than just those 15 above (Christian, Elam, Lemonier, McCartney, Dorsey, the Muck kids, etc.). Yikes…
"Trick is right."
If somebody takes the time to record his stats in the video vs. JUST the red team with black helmets....
….he probably has better stats in that game alone than any of our DT’s had all of last year combined. Sheesh. The offensive coordinator of the red team did a poor job of scheming against #7, to say the least.
Red team halftime speech:
“Alright, gang. Let’s keep those heads up. I know we’re down big, but this game ain’t over yet. Sure, Nile has 2 forced fumbles, 3 sacks, 7 tackles for loss and both of our fullbacks have concussions…..but we still have 2 quarters to right the ship, offense…….”
Nice option look at 1:05 for a HS team
by the black team. However Nile destroys the qb lol.
class of 99
Not OC's fault
Nova has another D1 prospect playing on the Dline. How do you get your HS Oline ready to play 2 guys both over 265 lbs who will get free rides to play in a BCS conference?
by osceolafan850 on Feb 22, 2010 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
He goes to Nova University School...
thats a private school on the campus of Nova University. Nile goes to Nova High School. Two different schools!
by NilesSister! on Feb 23, 2010 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
better?
People get them confused all the time…Nova University School is where many of the Miami Dolphins and Florida Marlins kids go to school. and Nova High School is a public school for science and applied research. NHS is very big on academics. i know confused u even more….:(!
by NilesSister! on Feb 23, 2010 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
I went to the University School
back in the day. Didn’t have a football team, the baseball unis were like the 70’s Stros glow, only in shades of green. I think we were the Suns or something stupid. Best thing was getting to use first names for all teachers.
I remember Pam Carroll, 9th grade english teacher who spawned many a freshman fantasy….
I just don't get why there are 2 with basically the same name in the same area.
Not your fault.
"Trick is right."
There are a ton of schools around Nova Southeastern University; high schools, middle schools, etc
Not sure why they have the same name, though
by basbalstr101 on Feb 23, 2010 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
GO NILE!! GO NOLES!!!! YOU GO TITANS!!!
Nova High is a Broward County Public School. It is not a magnet school. Admittance to the school is by LOTTERY. University School is the private school associated with Nova Southeastern University. University School has no affiliation to Nova High. And please stop blogging that Patrick Williams goes to NOVA. HE DOES NOT AND NEVER HAS!!!!! You all should come out to game sometime. The spring game is May 26 against Everglades at Everglades High School. Come and see for yourself Nile in action.
by Titan all the way on Feb 23, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Tell Nile welcome!
We are very excited to have him!
by basbalstr101 on Feb 23, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
your saying the other kid won't be recruited by us?
by the way welcome. We had LJ’s uncle on here last year. and a great big 300lb welcome to Nile!
Yeah, right!
Thanks....
We are excited and no need to tell you how excited he is. And this is the first time in 15 years that a student has been recruited by a D1 school such as FSU. So it is a real honor for him to be that guy!
by NilesSister! on Feb 23, 2010 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
give your brother a big hug
welcome aboard..
fantastic athlete
Nice commitment! Welcome aboard Nile Lawrence!!!
Can’t wait to see you in Garnet and Gold!
He also caught a pass this year that went for 90yds
Can we play him as a long ball threat on offense? At his current pace, I’m sure he could play at 280lbs and run a 4.4 by the 2011 season’s start.
welcome nile
this is a great start for ’11. he looks like a beast! who found him, coley? what a great weekend cant wait for next jr day!! Fear the Spear baby
If Nile starts painting his face like me this season I will seriously marry his Sister....
No, really….
>: )
Oderint Dum Metuant
Seriously!!
I am single! Lol….24 years old….
by NilesSister! on Feb 23, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
The suspense is killing me
Paging DRusso…
by Jamil Dawson on Feb 23, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
i think the first question is:
how/why does DRuss paint his face?
and second – does NilesSister even like dudes who paint their face?
Let me see.....
1st – I paint my face just like John Randle (my favorite player of all time) used to.
Here’s what’s left of it after a game:
The Commish of the League I was playing in has a son who is just starting into football, and because he has seen me play a few times, he told his Daddy he wants “to put crayons on his face” like me. I, of course, thought that was just about the coolest thing ever that a kid would want to emulate me. As it pertains to Nile—he just looks like the kind of bad ass that could paint his face & do it justice.
As far as how it relates to his Sister—I have N-O idea. If I thought about things before I said them…..I wouldn’t be me, LOL. I don’t really think she necessarily “likes dude who paint their face”, but I’m large & Italian……so what’s not to like??
:D
Then again, given the obvious physical and intellectual gifts that her genetics carry……me might just owe it to Seminole Nation to have a baby.
I’m just sayin….
Oderint Dum Metuant
HE........COULD BE..........A.........**MONSTER**
His natural athleticism is obvious, even if he is playing out of position @ LB (in fact, moreso because of that).
The fact that his nutritional background sets him up for success means that the only remaining variables for stardom are hunger, grades (already addressed—NOT a concern), work ethic, and coachability.
Those that cannot be seen on film…..we have my wifey (I mean “his Sister”, lol) to turn to. In addition, Coach Smith & STA do not generally recruit bums—so that speaks highly as well.
You notice I don’t speak much about his film, because it pretty much speaks for itself. Given a chance, I slap a 5* rating on Nile & hope he is an EE to avoid all the bullshit he will be faced with in the last 5 weeks of recruiting.
Someone tried to compare him to Corey Simon, and that might not be a bad comparison given their respective football backgrounds. Remember that diving INT that CS53 made on a zone dog drop in the middle of the field? How would you like to see that type of athleticism once again in Doak?
(and not for the opposition)
Oderint Dum Metuant
I remember very well
the CS53 reception. I was sitting in Doak for that one and just happened to have my binoculars trained on Corey Simon. I almost couldn’t believe what I saw. I can hardly wait to see that kind of athleticism from the men in G&G.
Corey's Thighs and Butt were bigger than any player's I've every seen
His upperbody didn’t looke any bigger than Dockett’s, Bunk or TJ’s but his lower half was just massive.
I never saw either of them before they played @ FSU
…But I never saw Bunk makes that kind of athletic play. NOT saying Bunk was a slouch, you just do not see 280-lb DT’s making diving Interceptions very often.
(It’s a damn shame his body betrayed him in the League)
Oderint Dum Metuant
Don't know about Corey, but my booty is massive as well.
Consequently, I have always have very good horizontal hip power.
P.S. – NileSister:
HOLLA!!!!!!!
>:-D
Oderint Dum Metuant
yeah, that play was sick, I got the game on tape
I remeber they kept showing the replay over and over.
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by freshcollegeboy on Feb 23, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
I believe
the correct one is Mexican Cornbread
by freshcollegeboy on Feb 23, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Mexican lasagna is bomb. Maybe their cornbread is too.
Is that the stuff with the jalapenos in it?
"Trick is right."
Maybe
doesn’t all good Mexican food have jalapenos in it :p
except fried ice cream! :D
by freshcollegeboy on Feb 23, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Good god man....you got everything but the correct one!!
Magic City Bulls. That’s the team I played for from 2006-2008, winning 3 rings in the process (1 National Championship).
Oderint Dum Metuant
he has very good footwork in the shuttle
he moves faster than the small guys
Very good get for us
I like that we’re getting bigger on the D-line and getting away from the smaller guys on DL. If we can continue to pull in guys like this to anchor the DL I think we’ll be in pretty good shape come 2-3 years.
Non Mollare, non mai mollare!
ItaliaNole A.K.A. SavvysNole
at our current rate we will have 54 signees by NSD
Yeah, right!
by truecolors on Feb 23, 2010 10:26 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Welcome to the team Nile!
Striker: "Surely you can't be serious!" Rumack: "I am serious... and don't call me Shirley."
Nova!
Our recruiting class in 1995 included a FB by the name of Khalid Abdullah from Nova High. With Khalid & Autry Denson (Notre Dame/Chicago Bears), Nova had the best backfield in Broward County.
A serious neck injury ended Khalid’s career. He looked like he was ready to be the next “Bar None” with his running & blocking ability.
This guy sounds like a great addition.
Generally when I see video of a good D1 prospect playing HS ball it looks like a man playing with a bunch of kids, and that’s what this video looks like. I can’t wait to see if they play a 300lb middle linebacker next year.
The video is a classic too… From the destruction of the team in red and black to the clever pole shot at around 2:20.
How in the world
does a kid that big, fast, and strong “stay under the radar?” Regardless, sure is nice to beat other teams to the punch on finding good athletes once again.
The coaches are now adding stars to recruits rather than looking for recruits with stars…if that makes any sense.
by Bullnole on Feb 23, 2010 4:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
ESPN's Defensive Studs at Under Armour Combine
Tackle Nile Lawrence (Davie, Fla./Nova High) was right there with Shazier as one of the event’s top performers. No player in attendance was more impressive on the hoof, and he backed up his first impression with a show of explosive ability for an interior prospect. Lawrence checked in at 6-1, 297 pounds, recorded a combine-best 32 reps of 185 on the bench press, clocked 40-yard dash times of 4.90 and 4.98 and a head-turning 7.65 L-cone time. He displayed elite-level quickness for a tackle prospect, the ability to change direction, flexibility and explosive power.
The lone disappointment for Lawrence was having to leave early before he could continue the show in offensive line-defensive line one-on-ones. Still, the small sample was enough to see why Florida State and Colorado have extended offers.
Where on Tharinger?
sorry I must be missing it. . .
could you link to the kids page? I can’t find anything on him, even where he plays. I assume he’s also a DT?
by freshcollegeboy on Feb 23, 2010 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
He's a DT out of First Coast High in Jacksonville
by basbalstr101 on Feb 23, 2010 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
im not finding any hits on this rumor either
not that im the guy in the know, but….
I've heard it
Don’t have a link (yet)
Speak softly, and carry a big Spear
by tdchrisdavis on Feb 23, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
The only place reporting it right now is Rivals
The people on Tharinger are referencing rivals
by basbalstr101 on Feb 23, 2010 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
6-5 285
2nd Team All-State in 5A as a Jr. with Tavaris Barnes and Jared Haggins
ESPN did a story on how impressive he is HERE
On his bio it shows FSU as his fav school and first choice
Looks very impressive
by freshcollegeboy on Feb 23, 2010 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
How 'bout them Titans!
Nile should feel right at home in Tally. The cheer for the Nova teams is basically the FSUWarchant with the school’s colors included: “Greeeeeeeen and Goooooooold, Gooooooooold and Greeeeeeeeen” (not that we did much cheering while I went to school there – we were in the same district as St. Thomas and all of our good players all magically received scholarships and transferred to STA after their Fr. or So. years, e.g. Daryl Porter (Boston College/Buffalo Bills).
d mitchell also?!!
Wow that would be an eye opener for the rest of nation. nice job on junior day guys!
load up on talent and let these guys compete for time. love it!! go noles!!!
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