L.S.U. top recruit

[bowtie]

meet Xavier Carter

1. Xavier Carter
Pos.: WR
School: Melbourne Palm Bay
City/State: Melbourne, FL
Ht./Wt.: 6-3/190

Notes: Billed as the nation's fastest high-school football player. Could be a future Olympian. Runs a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash. Facing double and triple coverage, still had 33 receptions for 618 yards (18.7-yard average) and nine touchdowns. Added five more touchdowns on rushing attempts and kick returns. In track and field, one of the few athletes to triple (winning the 100, 200 and 400) at the prestigious Arcadia (Calif.) Invitational. Also tripled in those events at last season's Class 4A state championships. Career best times are 10.38 in the 100 meters, 20.6 in the 200 and 45.6 in the 400. Could achieve qualifying time in the 200 and have an opportunity for the Olympic Trials this summer. More likely, he'll have a solid shot at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

College choices: Verbally committed to LSU, where he he will also run track. Also considered Florida, Florida State and Miami.

 

[bowtie]

Oh yeah, don't forget Early Doucet

8. Early Doucet
Pos.: WR
School: St. Martinville
City/State: St. Martinville, LA
Ht./Wt.: 6-1/215

Notes: An ultra-athletic quarterback who has been called the prep version of Michael Vick. Will play wide receiver in college. Accounted for more than 8,000 yards and 79 touchdowns in his career. Senior season was hampered by hamstring and ankle injuries. Still rushed for 231 yards on 21 carries in a 28-20 win against Beaux Bridge. Rushed for 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior. T-shirt at St. Martinville: ''Don't Be Late For The Early Show.'' Contributed to state championship basketball team. Has 3.3 grade-point average. ''It will be hard to Early to leave this place, what with LSU playing for a national championship,'' St. Martinville coach Carroll Delahoussaye said. ''Nick Saban (LSU) says Early is the No. 1 guy on their list.'' Another positive sign for LSU: Ducet's nickname is ''Tiger.''

College choices: Verbally committed to LSU, choosing the Tigers over Miami. Visited Florida State and Oklahoma, and also considered Florida, Texas and USC

 

[Tabasco]

Hey Bow, give me the scoop on Pat. I thought he would do a great job for your Bearcats. Put the program back where it belongs.