Thursday, August 7, 2008

2:30 P.M. — Emmanuel Yeager

Louisville Courier-Journal on Emmanuel Yeager verbal: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080807/SPORTS03/808070574/1002/SPORTS

DCSportsfan.com with Yeager quotes: http://www.dcsportsfan.com/article.aspx?aid=2137

ESPN Scouting Report on Yeager: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=57361

Calvin Coolidge quarterback Emmanuel Yeager changed his verbal commitment from Central Michigan to Louisville, according to several news reports on Wednesday. Yeager, who originally committed to Chippewas over Akron, Eastern Michigan and Ohio. Suddenly, like most 17 or 18-year-olds do, he had a change of heart.

ESPN compares him to a "right-handed Pat White." At Coolidge, a District public school, he threw for 1,706 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He also rushed for 428 yards and three more scores

The deciding factor? Where the heck is Central Michigan? Yeager was quoted, "Louisville was just a better fit for me. When I went on my visit there was a great atmosphere and I love the metropolis area." Hmm... can't blame him. Though, Matt Simms (younger brother of Chris Simms and son of Super Bowl winner Phil Simms) is listed as third on the depth chart as a redshirt freshman.

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