Nick Lindner (Trust is Everything)

Me and Nick Lindner

There's always that special player that no one really pays attention to until he starts to catch heat. Nick is that guy. 

Nick Lindner is a 5'10" PG from Germantown Academy who works as hard if not harder than any guard that I have ever met. He continuous and relentless work on his skill has landed him the opportunity to play for Lafayette University after he graduates from GA. Nick has done some great things such as score 1,000 points at the beginning of this season, but don't tell him that, he'll just tell you, he has much more work to do.

Nick is a crafty guard who can make a play when there is no play and he finds himself this season in as the favorite of the Inter-Ac, if not the Independent State. Pressure seems to surround this team with high expectations. This team has a group of D1 guys such as Julian Moore who is a 6'9" Forward who will be attending Penn State next year and then Greg Dotson who's a 6'5" F who has not made his decision yet but draw some really good offers. Along with Nick, there should be no problem, but as I had a conversation with Nick, he talks about what it takes for his team in the Questions and Answer below. 

I definitely know his career will end well and that he will have great success in college. He's a really guard and he's willing to work as hard as possible. Congratulations to a great Career with Nick and I hope and pray for great success.

Questions and Answers:

1. How is everything coming along so far with the season?

1. Everything has really started to come together in the past 5 games because we've learned to trust each other as teammates and accept whatever role coach has given us. I look forward to a strong second half of the season.

2. What was the reason you decided to go to Lafayette?

2. I decided to go to Lafayette because of how comfortable I felt with the team and coaching staff as well as it being a great academic school. It is also a short drive from where I live now in Doylestown.

3. Coming in, people see your team as the favorite for not just the Inter-Ac but the State Title...What do you think about that?

3. I think we have enough talent to do both of those things. However we need to continue to play together for the full 32 minutes every game and take nothing for granted. Every game will be a battle in the inter ac no matter who were playing. 

4. What is is like to play with a guys like Greg Dotson and Julian Moore?

 4. I love having the opportunity to play with Jules and dots because they open things up for everyone else. They run the break hard and Always make the right plays. This makes my job easier because the d is less likely to help in the lane when they have to cover one of those two. 

5. What's your goals for the year?

5. My goals for this year are to win the inter ac title and win the independent state title!

 Nick... You are the Best! (Thanks for the help with the article)

Mike McGlinchey (Luck of the Irish)

Me and All American Notre Dame Football Player Mike McGlinchey 

There are thousands, if not millions of football players in the world, but Mike McGlinchey is definitely seems like the luckiest. The 6'9" 280 lbs. athlete, 1st cousins with Matt Ryan (Former Penn Charter/Atlanta Falcons QB) is not only 1 of the most feared but enjoyed guys around the Penn Charter campus. You can always seem Mike smiling and shaking hands with people after each game and enjoys spending some time to talk others and letting them know how things are going. I just happen to be the lucky guy this time to get the chance to speak to him 1 on 1 after his basketball game against the Hill School.

You can always tell that Mike loves to be around his friends and family because after each game, that's what  you can find him doing. Mike doesn't just excel in Football, he's a awesome basketball player to, but if you read the questions and answers at the bottom. Mike explained what happen when he decided to focus on Football.

Not every football player gets recruited by almost all the top programs in the country but Mike found his home in South Bend. Notre Dame is #1 in the nation right now and plans to take home the national title in Jan. when they face up with Alabama. Mike has a lot of things going on lately and in Jan. he will be traveling to California for the Semper Fidelis All American High School Football Game. Mike has definitely earned it with All Inter-Ac 3 years on Offense (Soph. 2nd Team, Jr. and Sr. First Team) and on Defense (Jr. and Sr. 1st Team). He is ranked 24th Nationally and continues to have the support and love of his family and friends around him. 

I wish Mike nothing but success and I definitely can't wait to see him play on Sunday in 4 to 5 years. Check out the conversation me and Mike had below. 

Questions and Answers with Mike McGlinchey

Question: What's the difference in Basketball season going into Sr. Year vs. Sr. Year with Football?

Answer: Preparation. I was more prepared because of my time working out for the football season vs. Basketball season. I had to jump right into it.

Question: How do you feel about the basketball season coming along?

Answer: We have some really good core people. Guys are really learning how to play together and I really think in time we will get better with the things we do.
 
Question: How is things with Notre Dame?

Answer: Awesome. Pretty sweet when you can come into a program that's #1 in the country. I was just up Notre Dame for my official visit. I got to meet a lot of the guys on the team and I got the chance to talk to Coach Kelly and the different coaches.

Question: How did you know you know that football was for you vs. Basketball?

Answer: I went up to Boston College for a basketball event and I realized I wasn't getting as high offers from basketball as football and that's when I realized I wanted to focus more on my football career and its worked out pretty good. And I definitely see myself doing this for the next 4 to 5 years.

Question: How has everything else been?

Answer: Really well, Just trying to get through the year as best as possible.

Statement: It's crazy about Manti Te'o (All American Notre Dame Linebacker) not getting the Heisman.

Answer: Yeah, He should have won it. I guess they gave it to best looking stats.

Overton and Jordan (Humble & Hungry...Why Not?)

Miles Overton (St. Joe's Prep) and Rysheed Jordan (Vaux)

What happens when you add Humble and Hungry with Why Not?... You get 2 of the most dangerous Players this year will see... 

Miles Overton of SJP and Rysheed Jordan of Vaux have been getting a lot of attention lately, not just for fact they are heavy hitters on the court, but they are crowd favorite off the court. Even with being 2 humble and hungry kids, they ask themselves, why not be great? 

Overton is a 6'3" SG from Philadelphia with the ability to take over games with a blink of an eye. He creates match up problems in the floor and takes no shot for granted, with his consistent approach to every play he's on the floor (offensively and defensively). Overton has the ability to shoot lights out and increase his different opportunities with taking advantage of his play over the summer time in big time camps such as Reebok Breakout Camp. Where he faced against some of the top prospects in the country and did not back down for one minute. 

Overton not only got the chance to play in this camp but he got the opportunity to play with his close friend Rysheed Jordan, who is a kid on the mission. Jordan broke out big time in his summer going into his junior year, where he tore Breakout Camp up and was invited to other top camps in the country such as the NBA Top 100 Camp. He never seemed to let his guard down because he would take things to another level.

Jordan is a 6'3 G from Philadelphia, who is known for his ability to play game after game after game with that itch that no other player has had in a long time. That itch gave him a ranking of 29th in the country and 5 in his position. Jordan became a crowd favorite for his ability to beat any man off the dribble and find ways of playing hard through double and triple teams.

These 2 guys have a lot in common but one thing does separate them, one has committed and the other is still due. As people enjoy the commitment of Overton to Wake Forest, people still await Jordan to break that list and make that special acknowledgement to where he will attend to further his career. Jordan's list left (from what I have been told) is St. John's, UCLA and Temple. There's no telling where he will go, but what everybody else does know, this is the year to watch something special, as both of these guys will cap off a great career.

Overton started his career at Academy of the New Church with other powerhouse players but found a home under legendary coach Speedy Morris. He continued to build on his already solid beginning with some special accomplishments, but still has not reached the goal he wanted. Ask anybody who knows Overton, he still has that last itch for a Catholic League Title. Let's not forget about Jordan, he's in the same boat. Even though, wildly known as the best player in the area, he still has something missing and prayerfully, him and coach Jamie Ross will make it happen this year.

Both of these guys have another special player on their team in Stephen Vasturia (SJP/Notre Dame) and Samme Foreman (Vaux), who comes from Haverford. The question is, will this be enough to get the job done for both of these guys, when they have deep competition with other schools in the area. Don't ask these guys if they care about other schools and what they got going on to stop them this year. All they know is, whatever is in front of them, must be taken out to make sure they get what they want... THAT GOLD TITLE!

Miles Overton (Best of Both Worlds)

Ask most kids, how to improve their game or how to break down schools and make a decisions. Most kids would struggle. Not Miles Overton , He's prepared for the future. One of the main reasons is...having a strong background starting with playing for one of the best coaches in Philadelphia Basketball History in Speedy Morris, who has coached at Roman Catholic & LaSalle University and now St. Joseph Prep.

Overton is a 6'3" G that just so happens to have the last name of Doug Overton, who just happens to be his father. D.O. has he is known, played at my alum (Dobbins High) and then moved on to LaSalle University and then drafted in the second round of the 1991 Draft to the Detroit Pistons and had a solid 14 year career. Now He's a position in the NBA's Nets organization.

Miles has offered by VCU, Drexel, Delaware, James Madison, San Fran, LaSalle. It seems as though, St. John's, UVA, Kansas, Rutgers, Maryland, Arizona St., Seton Hall, VTech, Penn State are all showing interest. He talks about how working out with pros and his dad in the summer time has really helped his game. He has shown improvement, even down to being able to post up guards to being able to hit the open shots and breaking down defenses. He has the complete package. It has made it known, that he definitely is proud of where he's from and enjoys learning from his father. He has taken so much of mental part of the game, that has helped him grow as a player a tough nose city. Even down to being invited to the Top 100 & Reebok Breakout Camp this past summer. He also talked to me about how he likes grow on his own also and be an original so people know, he can step up to the plate with his own game.

Keep an eye on this guy. By having the best of both worlds. He'll definitely have a bright future and make some great improvement through the time in his game.

Amile Jefferson (Philly's Finest)

Amile Jefferson... What can you say about this kid? McDonald's All American Nominee, Ranked 24th in the country, 3 Straight League & State Championship, All State & District, Top 100 Camp, Elite 24 & the list goes on. This kid probably has more trophies than any high school player that has ever played the game in the Philadelphia area. This past summer, he continued to work on his game and did a tremendous job during the summer with his AAU program. He continues to get recognition but if there is anything that catches the focus of other. It's the fact, he hasn't committed yet.

He is a 6'8" 195 lb. Foward with all the abilities that are needed to win. Not to forget, he attends one of the most prestigious programs in the Philadelphia area in Friends Central ...The same school that Hakim Warrick (Phoenix Suns), Mustafa Shakur (Overseas), Mike Cook (Overseas) and a host of others have attended to continue their success. He has been getting offers from schools like Villanova, NC State, Ohio State, Stanford, Temple, Maryland, not too mention interest from UConn & Kentucky. He seems to be the player to watch this year & people have really kept real good close. His father Malcolm Musgrove is at all his games and has been a tremendous support for the future of his career. Even though, everybody wants to know where he is going and what he will do for the future. One thing for sure, He'll do great wherever he goes and he is surely focused on winning his fourth straight title. He seems to be enjoying every moment of what should a excellent year.

Legends of the Pub Football Camp

Taj Smith (Indianapolis Colts)

Jameel McClain (Baltimore Ravens)

Jahri Evans (N.O. Saints) & Shariff Floyd (Florida Gators)







Jameel McClain (Baltimore Ravens), Ron Cohen (George Washington High School Head Football Coach) & Robert Coleman (District XII Chairman)

(QB Throwing)

Curtis Brinkley (San Diego Chargers)

Jameel McClain (Baltimore Ravens) & Kenon Frazier (Roxborough)

Sharrif Floyd (Florida Gators)

Keith Jenkins (Prep Charter)

Dominique Curry (St. Louis Rams)

On June 18, 2011 at Marcus Foster Stadium (Gratz Field) in the North Philly off Hunting Park Ave. was one of the best camps that ever hit the scene for football. Players from all around the city were gathered together to work on their individual skills and improve as a football player. The players would come from as north as Washington High School in Northeast High School & all the way south as Bartram High School in South West Philly. The event would start the day before with talking about what it takes to get into college and the process of getting paper work done for the college.

The camp would have over 200 football players who would show their talents off in front of scouts including SCOUT.COM. The players would constantly talk about the enjoyment of them being able to play with and against other top athletes in the area. One player, Keith Jenkins from Prep Charter Football Program, who plays Offensive Tackle & Defensive End, would show up big in lineman drills. He would be the fastest lineman out there and would show his great technique and footwork. He would describe his experience as, "this is once in a lifetime, i'm getting the opportunity to workout and learn how to become a better football player with one of the league best football players".

That player who is one of the best, was none other than Jahri Evans of the New Orleans Saints. He is one of the most respected football players in the league for his ability as a lineman to block for Super Bowl Champs in 2010. Jahri, not only was an 4th round pick but played at a D2 school on a academic scholarship. He was joined by 4 other NFL undrafted players, who have made the NFL a place for their skills. Dominique Curry (St. Louis Rams-WR), Taj Smith (Ind. Colts- WR), Jameel McClain (Baltimore Ravens- LB) & Curtis Brinkley (San Diego Chargers- RB) and a future pro in Shariff Floyd (Florida Gator) all helped out during the camp with giving instructions and supporting the future college football prospects from the city.

After talking to the NFL & High School Players, they talked about how they enjoyed the camp and give much thanks to the sponsors (Modell's, Chick-fil-A, Powerade, L4T, KAPLAN, Triumph Baptist Church & the School District of Philadelphia). Also on hand was District XII Chairman, Robert Coleman, who talked about how important it is to have events like these in order to improve the awareness of sports in the city and getting the kids the opportunity to see what it takes to be a pro.

FORWARD AHEAD! (Jefferson & Jordan)

There's nothing like playing in a big classic. A classic that has existed since 2001 & has been a huge traditional piece for the city of Philly. Even in whatever condition the weather it is, there always seems to be a huge show up for this event every year and it showcases the best player around.

In this classic, there are 2 guys who showed you what hunger was and their future seems to look very bright...Rondae Jefferson (Chester) & Rysheed Jordan (Vaux). The two guys will both be Jr. next year & they play with the intensity needed to show how big the game is getting and that there is no reason to count basketball out for the future. Guys like Wayne Ellington (Timberwolves), Rasual Butler (Chicago Bulls) & Craig Brackins (Sixers) congratulated these young men for their talent. The ability to be coached by these guys has to be a tremendous feeling for guys who hope to be in their position one day. There is nothing like playing your best and finding was to play as if it was your last game.

Jefferson & Jordan both had 18 pts. but showed their keen ability to not stop at any moment. They wanted to keep their teams close and show the ability to make place all over the place. They definitely showed their big time game in this one like they have been doing all season. Keep an eye on these two for the near future.

Side Notes:



First Game: Freshmen



(Tyndale Team) - 94

Jamal Custis 6'5" (Neumann-Goretti) 18 Pts. MVP
Conrod Chambers 6'0" (Friends Central) 19 Pts. Defense
Troy Harper 5'11" (Neumann-Goretti) 10 Pts.
Ja'Quan Newton 6'2" (Neumann-Goretti) 8 Pts.


(Moore Team) -76

Eric Anderson 6'4" (Haverford) 15 Pts. MVP
Malik Smith 5'10" (Del-Valley) 2 Pts. Unselfish
Malik Starkes 6'2" (Olney) 11 Pts.
Shep Garner 6'2" (Roman) 14





Second Game: Sophomore

(Ellington Team) - 95

Rondae Jefferson 6'6" (Chester) 18 Pts. MVP
Britton Lee 6'0" (Roman) 18 Pts.
Miles Overton 6'3" (St. Joseph's Prep) 14 Pts.
Stephen Vasturia 6'0" (St. Joseph's Prep) 5 Pts. Unselfish





(Brackins Team) - 84

Rysheed Jordan 6'3" (Vaux) 18 Pts. MVP
Robert Johnson 6'5" (Lower Merion) 18 Pts.
Zac Tillman 6'9" (Shipley) 11 Pts.
Yahmir Greenlee 5'6" (Boy's Latin) 8 Pts. Defensive





Third Game: Juniors


(Warrick Team) - 89

Amile Jefferson 6'7" (Friends Central) 19 Pts. MVP
Maurice Watson 5'9" (Boy's Latin) 11 Pts. Unselfish
Jordan Reed 6'3" (Wissahickon) 12 Pts.
Quentin Davis 6'6" (MCS) 12 Pts.
Nafis Walker 6'3" (Cheltenham) 11 Pts.
Khyree Wooten 6'3" (Mansion) 11 Pts.
Rich Hoskins 6'1" (Comm Tech) 4 Pts. Defensive



(Shakur Team) - 63

Aaron Goodman 6'5" (CRN) 18 Pts. MVP
Ron Curry 6'2" (PVI) 9 Pts.
Brendan Kilpatrick 6'4" (Malvern) 8 Pts.




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