Hello! I originally posted this in a different place (I'm a 247 dweller) and noticed...well, nobody seems to look at the Purdue board there. I'm a WVU fan living in Central Ohio. I was at the Hamilton Township vs. Bloom Carroll game on 10/13. Was told #72 was a Purdue commit, so I got *some* video. Didn't think to start earlier, tried to keep it on him. Here's the text from my other post word for word.
I recently attended the Hamilton Township vs Bloom-Carroll football game (on 10/13/2023). Somebody at the game mentioned that "#72 is committed to Purdue." Normally, this makes me take more video, but I didn't think to do so until the second half. I apologize that this video isn't the greatest, but here is some footage from that game:
I tried to focus on Ball as much as I can. I do apologize for the stupid commentary between me, my son, and another teen. This was quite the game; both of my kids went to Hamilton Township and the Rangers hadn't beaten BC in a few years. This game was for the Buckeye division of the Mid State League title. Both teams are quite good, but I must point out that the MSL is not the strongest in the area. It does produce a few D1 talents--the most recent being Louisville's Micky Crum and WVU's Jacob Long (both from HTHS).
I am not a football scout or a coach. Ball did play both ways, though was only in on about 50% of the snaps on defense. When he was in on defense, HTHS had to account for him. He wasn't in on many plays until the 2nd half, but that was a product of HTHS moving away from him and throwing a ton of quick tunnel screens early. On offense, Ball was able to make his initial block and get to the second level with ease. He has a big frame that will do well with some time in a college strength program.
Anyway, thought I'd share. He's #72 in the purple and white.
I recently attended the Hamilton Township vs Bloom-Carroll football game (on 10/13/2023). Somebody at the game mentioned that "#72 is committed to Purdue." Normally, this makes me take more video, but I didn't think to do so until the second half. I apologize that this video isn't the greatest, but here is some footage from that game:
I tried to focus on Ball as much as I can. I do apologize for the stupid commentary between me, my son, and another teen. This was quite the game; both of my kids went to Hamilton Township and the Rangers hadn't beaten BC in a few years. This game was for the Buckeye division of the Mid State League title. Both teams are quite good, but I must point out that the MSL is not the strongest in the area. It does produce a few D1 talents--the most recent being Louisville's Micky Crum and WVU's Jacob Long (both from HTHS).
I am not a football scout or a coach. Ball did play both ways, though was only in on about 50% of the snaps on defense. When he was in on defense, HTHS had to account for him. He wasn't in on many plays until the 2nd half, but that was a product of HTHS moving away from him and throwing a ton of quick tunnel screens early. On offense, Ball was able to make his initial block and get to the second level with ease. He has a big frame that will do well with some time in a college strength program.
Anyway, thought I'd share. He's #72 in the purple and white.
