'11 GA RB Ralph David Abernathy (UC Verbal 12/13/10)
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Ralph David Abernathy IV does his marching on the football field, a sign of the racial progress that his grandfather pushed for in Georgia. His second year as a starter at Westminster, Abernathy IV was the vital cog of the team's offense, rushing for over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. He's also a hard hitter on defense in the secondary. "I love to hit people," Abernathy IV said. "I just love the contact."
His ability to make plays and constantly churn out yards is the cadence for his success.
"He has great hips and can change direction on a dime. He is explosive at the point of attack, has great vision and finishes every run. Every time he touches the ball, he could break it for a touchdown," said Joe Blauner, director of the U.S. Army National Combine. "Although he plays a good corner, my opinion is that running back is his future at the next level. Then again, he could be a great slot receiver or return guy at the next level in college."
Blauner terms him a "dynamic" player, but the last name on the back of Abernathy's jersey is what is truly most important to him, even more than football. His father, the former state senator and community activist, said that his son does have a burden on his shoulders as he carries a very famous name. Despite being one of the top players in Georgia in the class of 2011, Abernathy IV says that the name does carry great responsibility.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/kristian_dyer/12/01/ralph.abernathy/index.html
His ability to make plays and constantly churn out yards is the cadence for his success.
"He has great hips and can change direction on a dime. He is explosive at the point of attack, has great vision and finishes every run. Every time he touches the ball, he could break it for a touchdown," said Joe Blauner, director of the U.S. Army National Combine. "Although he plays a good corner, my opinion is that running back is his future at the next level. Then again, he could be a great slot receiver or return guy at the next level in college."
Blauner terms him a "dynamic" player, but the last name on the back of Abernathy's jersey is what is truly most important to him, even more than football. His father, the former state senator and community activist, said that his son does have a burden on his shoulders as he carries a very famous name. Despite being one of the top players in Georgia in the class of 2011, Abernathy IV says that the name does carry great responsibility.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/kristian_dyer/12/01/ralph.abernathy/index.html
JasonS
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From Tharinger (twitter):
Speedy RB Ralph Abernathy (Atlanta, GA/Westminster) tells TR that Air Force, Cincinnati, and Ole Miss have all officially offered.
Speedy RB Ralph Abernathy (Atlanta, GA/Westminster) tells TR that Air Force, Cincinnati, and Ole Miss have all officially offered.
CDS86
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Some of his spin moves just made my eyes pop... Amazing quickness/balance.
