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Very positive review on James Morris
Marc Morehouse
Jun. 8, 2009 12:01 pm
Solon's James Morris participated in the Nike Camp last weekend at the University of Illinois in Champaign.
Why? You can bet he's not out trolling for offers. This blurb from ESPN.com says that Morris (who measured at 6-1 1/2 and weighed 211) was there for the competition and coaching.
Morris was named the camp's MVP for linebackers.
"Morris is what the Nike Camp is all about - a player who has already made a college commitment but still comes out to work on his game and get better from both coaching and competition against other top prospects," wrote ESPNRISE's Brian Stumpf.
It also went on to say Morris did well in one-on-one coverage drills against RBs. As far as I've been able to tell, there was no timing done here.
Morris, who committed to the Hawkeyes in December 2007, will be a senior next at Solon next fall. The Spartans are the two-time defending Class 2A state champions. The Spartans have also won 27 straight games.
Solon's James Morris carries the ball over Mount Vernon defense players during their game Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Mount Vernon. (Gazette file)

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