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DeMatha's Tate to Play For Maryland
Two-time All-Met wide receiver Kenny Tate said he chose Maryland over Illinois because it "felt more like the place for me."
(Katherine Frey - The Washington Post)
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Friday, February 1, 2008
The University of Maryland football team continued its strong week in local recruiting yesterday as two-time All-Met wide receiver Kenny Tate of DeMatha announced he will accept a scholarship offer to play for the Terrapins.
Tate, considered by many to be the Washington area's top player this past season, chose Maryland after narrowing his choices to the Terrapins and Illinois.
There was not much difference between the two schools, Tate, said, but he decided that Maryland "felt more like the place for me."
Illinois has been a force in local recruiting circles, already securing commitments from four other high school seniors to sign letters-of-intent when the signing period begins next Wednesday. Landing Tate is considered quite a catch for Maryland, which earlier this week received oral commitments from two other 2007 All-Met players: Friendly linebacker Eteyen Edet and Quince Orchard lineman Zach Kerr.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Tate had 32 catches for 489 yards and 6 touchdowns this past season, but DeMatha Coach Bill McGregor said those statistics easily could have been much higher had the Stags chosen to rely more heavily on Tate.
"I think it's a great choice," McGregor said. "He's a local guy staying home. I think the opportunities he has at Maryland are absolutely fantastic."
Kennedy Names Warren
Kennedy has named former Oxon Hill coach Randolph Warren to take over its football team.
Warren compiled a 11-30 record while coaching the Clippers from 2003 to '06. The school's 2004 playoff appearance was its first since 1996. Previously, Warren was an assistant at Suitland for eight seasons. He spent last season as an assistant at Surrattsville.
Warren replaces Gunnard Twyner, who stepped down after last season to move to Indianapolis. Under Twyner and two-time All-Met quarterback Melvin Harris, the Cavaliers executed a stunning turnaround. They began the 2006 season with a 25-game losing streak, but have since gone 18-5 and reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
Staff writer Alan Goldenbach contributed to this report.
