Ben E Lou
03-08-2004, 04:47 PM
Just teasin'...
However, they've already started hyping Thomas' understudy, Brandyn Young (aka "B.Y."), the next in line in the Tucker tailback tradition. He'll become at least the fifth consecutive D-1 kid to play tailback at Tucker. Even though they aren't spelling his name right yet, they will be soon enough. B.Y. is not quite as fast as Thomas, but few backs are. He is a little taller (around 5'11" or 6'0"), and will undoubtedly end up carrying a little more weight than Thomas as his body continues to mature. I'd expect to see him in the 200-210 range by the fall. He's more of a "slasher-with-good-speed" type back, as opposed to Thomas' blinding speed and uncanny field vision. I doubt that B.Y. will be considered among the best handful of backs in the nation like Thomas, but he is a kid that should good significant playing time on Saturday afternoons for at least a couple of years. At any rate, here's the first of many articles that will be published about him now that he's no longer "the kid who replaced Thomas Brown."
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By Ryan Jordan TheInsiders.com
Date: Mar 2, 2004
Tucker High School is known for producing blue chip running backs such as Patrick Pass, Jabari Davis, and most recently, Thomas Brown. That tradition should continue in the class of 2005 with big time tailback, Brandon Young.
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"I'm excited to be a part of the running back tradition we have. Just to be another name mentioned with Tucker, is an honor," <!--Default NodeId For Brandon Young is 1190366,2004-->Brandon Young (http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=140&p=8&c=1&nid=1190366) said.
Brandon has an early offer, and a top 5.
"My favorites are <!--Default NodeId For Oklahoma State is 370,2003-->Oklahoma State (http://oklahomastate.theinsiders.com/), <!--Default NodeId For Oregon is 553,2003-->Oregon (http://oregon.theinsiders.com/), <!--Default NodeId For Virginia is 360,2003-->Virginia (http://virginia.theinsiders.com/), <!--Default NodeId For Georgia is 571,2003-->Georgia (http://georgia.theinsiders.com/), and <!--Default NodeId For Georgia Tech is 356,2003-->Georgia Tech (http://georgiatech.theinsiders.com/). <!--Default For Oklahoma is to ignore-->Oklahoma State's running back coach offered me not too long ago."
What does Young like about each of his favorites?
Oklahoma State: "They're not real deep at TB. I think they only signed 1 last year."
Oregon: "I've always been a big Oregon fan. I liked Ontarrio Smith, and I played with them on NCAA football a lot. I'd like to play on the west coast."
Virginia: "Like Oklahoma State, after this year they aren't real deep at running back."
Georgia: "If I only had the opportunity to play DB, that's where I would go. I think they need some help in the secondary."
Georgia Tech: "Of all the schools, they probably have the best education program. It's close to home so my family could see me play."
What are the most important factors for Brandon in choosing a school?
"Playing time, and the depth at the position. I'd like to play right away, and I want to play running back. It would be nice to get away from home."
What does the Tucker standout feel he does best on the football field?
"I think I'm a good leader. I have good speed, but I'm more of a North and South runner. I like to run over guys."
What will he be working on the most before he leaves for college?
"I need to get my strength up. By the summer, I want to get up to a 330 bench and a 405 squat."
Brandon took over for <!--Default NodeId For Thomas Brown is 626985,2003-->Thomas Brown (http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=140&p=8&c=1&nid=626985) late in 2003 when Brown went down with an injury, and he had tremendous success. With Thomas off to Georgia next year, Brandon should have an absolutely huge senior season.
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However, they've already started hyping Thomas' understudy, Brandyn Young (aka "B.Y."), the next in line in the Tucker tailback tradition. He'll become at least the fifth consecutive D-1 kid to play tailback at Tucker. Even though they aren't spelling his name right yet, they will be soon enough. B.Y. is not quite as fast as Thomas, but few backs are. He is a little taller (around 5'11" or 6'0"), and will undoubtedly end up carrying a little more weight than Thomas as his body continues to mature. I'd expect to see him in the 200-210 range by the fall. He's more of a "slasher-with-good-speed" type back, as opposed to Thomas' blinding speed and uncanny field vision. I doubt that B.Y. will be considered among the best handful of backs in the nation like Thomas, but he is a kid that should good significant playing time on Saturday afternoons for at least a couple of years. At any rate, here's the first of many articles that will be published about him now that he's no longer "the kid who replaced Thomas Brown."
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Brandon Young
</TD><TD noWrap width=3></TD><TD vAlign=top>Tucker (GA) Standout Has 1st Offer
By Ryan Jordan TheInsiders.com
Date: Mar 2, 2004
Tucker High School is known for producing blue chip running backs such as Patrick Pass, Jabari Davis, and most recently, Thomas Brown. That tradition should continue in the class of 2005 with big time tailback, Brandon Young.
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"I'm excited to be a part of the running back tradition we have. Just to be another name mentioned with Tucker, is an honor," <!--Default NodeId For Brandon Young is 1190366,2004-->Brandon Young (http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=140&p=8&c=1&nid=1190366) said.
Brandon has an early offer, and a top 5.
"My favorites are <!--Default NodeId For Oklahoma State is 370,2003-->Oklahoma State (http://oklahomastate.theinsiders.com/), <!--Default NodeId For Oregon is 553,2003-->Oregon (http://oregon.theinsiders.com/), <!--Default NodeId For Virginia is 360,2003-->Virginia (http://virginia.theinsiders.com/), <!--Default NodeId For Georgia is 571,2003-->Georgia (http://georgia.theinsiders.com/), and <!--Default NodeId For Georgia Tech is 356,2003-->Georgia Tech (http://georgiatech.theinsiders.com/). <!--Default For Oklahoma is to ignore-->Oklahoma State's running back coach offered me not too long ago."
What does Young like about each of his favorites?
Oklahoma State: "They're not real deep at TB. I think they only signed 1 last year."
Oregon: "I've always been a big Oregon fan. I liked Ontarrio Smith, and I played with them on NCAA football a lot. I'd like to play on the west coast."
Virginia: "Like Oklahoma State, after this year they aren't real deep at running back."
Georgia: "If I only had the opportunity to play DB, that's where I would go. I think they need some help in the secondary."
Georgia Tech: "Of all the schools, they probably have the best education program. It's close to home so my family could see me play."
What are the most important factors for Brandon in choosing a school?
"Playing time, and the depth at the position. I'd like to play right away, and I want to play running back. It would be nice to get away from home."
What does the Tucker standout feel he does best on the football field?
"I think I'm a good leader. I have good speed, but I'm more of a North and South runner. I like to run over guys."
What will he be working on the most before he leaves for college?
"I need to get my strength up. By the summer, I want to get up to a 330 bench and a 405 squat."
Brandon took over for <!--Default NodeId For Thomas Brown is 626985,2003-->Thomas Brown (http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=140&p=8&c=1&nid=626985) late in 2003 when Brown went down with an injury, and he had tremendous success. With Thomas off to Georgia next year, Brandon should have an absolutely huge senior season.
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