A Swan Song For Deon Long

by Dr. Charley West on Jul 27, 2009 2:52 PM EDT in Recruiting

Word is trickling out today that Deon Long has officially failed to achieve his needed test score and will enroll at Hargrave Military Academy for a prep year.

This isn't all bad news, though. Sure, we miss out on Long this season, but he will have a year of playing football (without losing a year of eligibility) and have a full year to get his needed score. If he gets that score within the next six months, though, he can enroll in January as a greyshirt, go through spring practice, and compete for the team as a true freshman in the fall of 2010. Hargrave also has a very good reputation of keeping signees with their original schools.

In sum, some expected bad news with a definite light at the end of the tunnel. Though, I have to admit, it is depressing logging into CBSSports and seeing the graphic below, knowing he won't be on campus this fall.

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Time to man up

Deon knows whats up. He wants to wear the Gold and Blue and I believe 100% he will. Wish he could have redshirted vs grey, but it is what it is. Deon is a great kid/man and will one day have a great impact on the field for WVU. Good luck Deon and I can’t wait to see you tear up the field.

by Pabst on Jul 28, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions

Yea right

guys have u all ever been to Hargrave the teachers are not going to let him get away with the stuff he did in High School most kids who go in to HM for there grades dont come out any better, trust me i would know.

by The Bull on Jul 29, 2009 3:35 AM EDT reply actions