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VaTech Transfer LB Hunter Ovens
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 11:56 pm
by Obiwan
Hunter Ovens from VaTech is at Liberty Friday night on an official visit.
VT roster page:
http://www.hokiesports.com/football/pla ... ovens.html
Rivals profile:
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... 98&sport=1
An interesting article when Hunter was in eighth grade:
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/02/01/Tampa ... ady_.shtml
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 12:14 am
by SumItUp
In 2007, he was drafted in the 25th round of the MLB draft by the San Diego Padres.
His Rivals profile lists him at 6'2" and 220 lbs.
VT lists him at 5'11" and 203 lbs.
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 12:29 am
by Sly Fox
Thanks for the heads up, Obiwan. It'd be great to have he and Mike be teammates once again.
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 1:19 am
by Obiwan
Sum It Up said:
His Rivals profile lists him at 6'2" and 220 lbs.
VT lists him at 5'11" and 203 lbs.
The Rivals ht/wt data was obtained from "inflated" HS or parent numbers, while VT numbers were actual measurments
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 4:01 am
by coolhandluke
That would be a great addition to next year's team!
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 8:58 am
by Cider Jim
He was also a
running back in high school:
Rushed for 783 yards and 24 touchdowns his senior season
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 10:55 am
by bozlady
I was all mush after reading the story about saving his father's life. WOW!
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 12:26 pm
by prototype
Went to my High School:) Coach Dowling is a legend down there and a great coach.
Would love to have him here if possible!!
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 4:21 pm
by krh44
How "Likely" is this transfer?
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 4:46 pm
by Sly Fox
My understanding is that it is VERY likely.
Posted: December 6th, 2008, 10:33 pm
by RagingTireFire
Jinx.
Posted: December 7th, 2008, 10:15 am
by Rooster Cogburn
Sly Fox wrote:Thanks for the heads up, Obiwan. It'd be great to have he and Mike be teammates once again.
Who and him teammates?
Posted: December 7th, 2008, 10:52 am
by Schfourteenteen
Any chance of playing baseball as well?
Posted: December 7th, 2008, 12:25 pm
by Obiwan
Sly Fox wrote:
Thanks for the heads up, Obiwan. It'd be great to have he and Mike be teammates once again.
Rooster Cogburn asked:
Who and him teammates?
Hunter Ovens and Mike Connolly (redshirt freshman #11) played together in high school at Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota, FL
Posted: December 7th, 2008, 12:33 pm
by Obiwan
Schfourteenteen asked:
Any chance of playing baseball as well?
He didn't play any baseball at VT; I don't know if he plans to play baseball at Liberty. Probably depends on what Rocco says.
It is not likely, it is defiinite.
Posted: December 19th, 2008, 2:37 pm
by dakotafalcon4
They have put in the transfer papers.
Posted: December 19th, 2008, 2:39 pm
by Sly Fox
Thanks for the update.
Posted: January 11th, 2009, 10:17 pm
by Obiwan
Hunter was supposed to move in with Mike for the spring semester, occupying the room left vacant by the departure of Spencer Hodges' (who transfered to Jacksonville University). Apparently Hunter has decided to rekindle his baseball career; he will be attending MCC (Manatee Community College) close to home in Bradenton, FL and obviously not coming to Liberty.
Posted: January 11th, 2009, 10:26 pm
by Sly Fox
Thanks for the updates on all the Floridians.