Buc Odie signs with Barclay College

SoSportz Athlete Buc Odie will play college basketball at Barclay College in Kansas. He attended North Lamar High School in Texas where he earned recognition as the 2012 District Newcomer of the Year, 2012 Defensive Player of the Year, Red River Valley Athlete of the Week,  and 2013 First Team All-District. The coaches at Barclay are excited to have Buc a part of their program and feels that his motor and athleticism will allow him to guard anyone on the court. He can also put the ball in the basket averaging 17 points per game. We wish him much success as he continues his journey on the court and in the classroom. "Success Is Contagious"

BUC ODIE (click name to connect and view profile)

Sport: Basketball

Position: Shooting Guard

Height/Weight: 6'3/ 170lbs

Twitter: @texasjuicebball

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College: Barclay College

 

Tyrone Banks Jr. will head to Texas to play college basketball

SoSportz Athlete Tyrone Banks Jr. has signed a scholarship to play basketball at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) which is located in Waxahachie, Texas. He attended Southwind High School in Memphis, Tennessee where he averaged 15 points and 8 assists per game. The coaching staff at SAGU is excited to have Tyrone a part of their program and believes he's going to be a special point guard and has a bright future. We wish Tyrone the best as he makes a name for himself at the college level! "Success Is Contagious" TYRONE BANKS JR. (click name to connect & view profile) High School: Southwind High School Position: Point Guard Interested Major: Business Highlight Film: click HERE Twitter: @Ty_TheMan1 College: Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Devonte Cofield will suit up for Point University

SoSportz Athlete Devonte Cofield has signed to play football at Point University which is located in West Point, Georgia. He attends Troup County High School in Georgia where he was the Freshman of the Year, lettered 3 years varsity, Most Improved Player, and he was also a VTO Top 5 linebacker. Standing 5 foot 11 and weighing 210 pounds, Devonte has nice size for a speed linebacker. He's a playmaker that finds himself around the ball on every play and is excited to play at the next level!! "Success Is Contagious"

DEVONTE COFIELD (click name to view profile)
Position: Linebacker
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Twitter: @DcCofield

Myles Scott will play soccer for Lee University

SoSportz Athlete Myles Scott will sign to play soccer at Lee University in Cleveland, TN next season. He's a 6'1 175lbs Midfielder and Forward from Germantown High School in Tennessee. With very good size, speed, and ball control, Myles will be able to make an immediate impact at Lee! We wish him the best as he takes his game and education to the next level!  "Success Is Contagious"

   

MYLES SCOTT (click on name to connect & view profile)

Position: Midfielder & Forward

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Twitter: @MylesScott12

Jake Sweitzer is heading to Georgetown

SoSportz Athlete Jake Sweitzer has signed to play football at Georgetown University next season. He's a 6'4 230lbs All-Confernce Tight End at Belle Vernon Area High School in Pennsylvania.  He prides himself in run blocking and punishes any defender that's over him. He also catches the ball well in the passing game when he gets the chance. We wish him the best as he makes a name for himself at Georgetown!  "Success Is Contagious"

JAKE SWEITZER (click on name to connect & view profile)

Position: Tight End

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Twitter: @JakeSweitzer

    

Neal Bess is headed to Air Force

SoSportz Athlete Neal Bess has signed to play football at Air Force next season. Neal was an All-State player and a member of the National Honors Society at George Ranch High School in Texas. He's a 6'2 295lbs offensive lineman that punishes the defensive lineman on any given play. With his strength and athleticism, he's the perfect lineman to pave the way for the running back and protect the quarterback.  We wish him the best at the next level on the field and in the classroom! "Success Is Contagious"

NEAL BESS (click on name to connect & view profile)

Position: Offensive Lineman

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David Senior Jr. Is Headed to NIU

SoSportz Athlete David Senior II has signed a NLI to play football at Northern Illinois University. He attends Boyd Anderson High School in Florida. He's a 5'10 160lbs wide receiver that make big plays on the gridiron in every phase of the game. We wish him the best on the field and in the classroom! "Success Is Contagious"

   

David Senior II (click on name to connect & view profile)

Position: Wide Receiver/Athlete

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Zach Rasmussen takes his talents to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

SoSportz Athlete Zach Rasmussen has signed a NLI to play football at UT Chatt. He attends St. Benedict High School in Cordova, Tennessee. He's a 6'3 275lbs powerful defensive lineman that plays every play like it's his last. He's a natural leader and will bring a physical presence to the defensive line. We wish him much success at the next level! "Success Is Contagious"

ZACH RASMUSSEN (click on name to connect & view profile)

Position: Defensive Lineman

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Twitter: @RasmussenZach

Army it is for Demetro Stephens Jr.

SoSportz.com- SoSportz Athlete Demetro Stephens has signed a NLI to play football at Army in the fall. He attends Arabia Mountain High School in Lithonia, Georgia. He's a 6'2 225lbs linebacker that plays all over the field. He has all of the physical tools to succeed at the collegiate level and can play both run and pass at a high level. We wish him continued success on the field and in the classroom.  "Success Is Contagious"

DEMETRO STEPHENS JR.(click on name to connect & view profile)

Position: Linebacker

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Twitter: @22dstephens

Patrick Ewing set to relaunch his shoe company, Ewing Athletics

The Ewing Brand

First four upcoming Ewing retro sneakers

SoSportz.com- Former New York Knicks center and Orlando Magic assistant coach, Patrick Ewing, has decided to relaunch his shoe company, Ewing Athletics. The company was very successful back in his playing days, in the early 1990's, but had to shutdown due to the rise of Nike.  He now has time to focus on his company since he and the entire Magic coaching staff were fired at the end of the 2011-2012 season.  The shoes will retail for $100.

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Texidor to Laurel, Maryland?

                                                                                    How has your summer been?

Tomas Texidor is working hard to fulfill his dream.

It's been alright. The reason I say alright is because I haven't been to any camps at all, just tournaments. I'm grinding though, so I'll be at a few or plenty next Summer, no doubt about that. My game is improving quickly, and I've grown into a better, and mature person off the court.

What part of your game have you been working on the most?
I've really been working on playing more aggressive being with the position's that I play (Point Guard/Shooting Guard). Also, making better passes, and making sure they're 100% accurate.

What schools are you looking to attend?
Well, I leave August 11th to Laurel, Maryland to check out the schools down there, workout, and meet new people. Hopefully, I find the right school that's perfect for me, and that'll help my dream that I'm working hard to fulfill.

Aquille Carr is a dynamic player, what about his game makes him such a great player?
From my point of view, the thing that makes him such a great player is how confident he is on the court. He plays aggressive, and he's never afraid to takeover the game. He just has a big heart, at a small size. I feel watching him play could help my game in a major way, espescially because we are the same height right now. 

The Olympic teams have so many great players, which player inspires you?
Chris Paul, definetley. He's quick with the ball, throws flashy passes, and can shoot the ball when he feels the need to. Everyone on the USA Olympic team are great players of course, but he's the one who impresses me the most because he doesn't rush anything, he takes his time, and see's the floor very well.

What are your goals both athletically and academically?
My goals athletically is to become a better player, go all out my Sophmore year, and just give scouts and everyone else spectating my game something to talk about and stay watching my game for a while. My goals academically are to make Honor-Roll every term, and to stay focused on my school work. You can't get anywhere in life without good grades, so those are a must.

Any closing remarks:
I would like to give a shoutout to my uncle, Brett Givens, the one who is trying to make everything possible out there in Laurel, Maryland. Without him, none of this would be possible, so I just want to say thank you, and I love you. And I can't forget SoSportz! Shoutout to them for taking the time to interview me to see where I'm headed.


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Redemption: Michael Vick signs five years $80 million deal

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SoSportz.com- Mike Vick has rebounded once again. His play on the field last season for the Philadelphia Eagles earned him a big pay day by cashing in on a 5 years $80 million deal with $35.5 million guaranteed. Vick has cleaned his act up off the field and is ready to lead his team to a Super Bowl. They have the right pieces on paper but will that translate to wins on the field.


Here is what his contract looks like:
Under the five-year deal:
$20 million in 2011 
$12.5 million in 2012
$15.5 million in 2013
$15.5 million in 2014
$16.5 million in 2015.
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