About Gary Silvers Chuck Howard doesn’t consider himself a jinx. His teams just happened to be on the losing side – every time – during the five Super Bowls he covered for television stations in Buffalo, N.Y., and Charlotte, N.C. Will the sixth time be a charm? Howard, Charlotte Area Director for National Scouting Report and veteran sports … Read more
West Virginia University coach Sean Covich laid down the law to his men’s golf recruits in a recent tweet: “Dear recruits: If I research your social media and find multiple uses of profanity/pics of alcohol, will likely cost you a scholarship,” he tweeted. Get the point, college prospects? Social media is a wonderful tool used … Read more
National Scouting Report was well represented at the 75th annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention last week in Baltimore. More than a half-dozen NSR area directors and scouts, led by National Soccer Director Gil Barkey, interacted with college coaches and manned the NSR booth at the Baltimore Convention Center. More than 10,000 … Read more
In the biggest football game of his life Monday night, former National Scouting Report prospect O.J. Howard transformed from underused offensive talent to MVP of the College Football Playoff National Championship. Now, after catching five passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns in Alabama’s 45-40 victory over Clemson, the junior tight end must make the … Read more
National Scouting Report is well represented at the 93rd annual American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) convention this week in San Antonio. Ten NSR area directors and scouts, led by National Football Director Larry Perrin and National Director of Scouting Robert Cagle, have been mingling with college coaches and manning the NSR booth at the Henry … Read more
Robert Cagle is beaming with pride this week. So are dozens of other National Scouting Report area directors and scouts. Why? Four former NSR football prospects will be playing for national championships in the next few days. Tight end O.J. Howard and offensive linemen Bradley Bozeman and Matt Womack will represent Alabama in the College … Read more
Happy New Year! We hope you had a happy, healthy and memorable 2015. Before we enter 2016, it’s time for National Scouting Report prospects — and potential prospects — to make some New Year’s resolutions. Here are 10 do’s and don’ts for the year ahead: DO’S Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center as soon as … Read more
While high schools and colleges will be dormant during the holidays, there will be lots of activity for college prospects and coaches. College prospects will be participating in holiday tournaments, college exposure camps and showcases. College coaches will be preparing their teams for bowl games, holiday tournaments and regular-season contests. Recruiting will continue as usual. … Read more
Today was the day hundreds of elite high school football players were expected to start signing National Letters of Intent –- the first day of the NCAA’s new three-day early signing period for college football. But it wasn’t to be. The Collegiate Commissioners Association, which administers the National Letter of Intent, was expected to vote … Read more
National Scouting Report has evolved. After one year of planning, months of testing and a one-week trial period, NSR officially unveiled “Evolution” — an enhanced, user-friendly, interactive portal system – Monday afternoon. NSR’s new state-of-the-art system includes: Tracking system for college coaches and NSR prospects. Redesigned, printer-friendly personal brochures. Easier picture uploading with auto-resizing for … Read more
