Alex Knipp - Amherst HS (Ohio)

[BonnieBlue]

Alex Knipp 6-1, 185# RB


Knipp is a senior at a suburban Cleveland HS which plays in a fairly tough conference,including last year's Div II state champ, Avon Lake. In 2004 as a junior he rushed for over 1800 yards and 25 td. This season, he's on pace for over 2000 yards, if he's not there already, depending on 10/21 action. Last week, he rushed for 382 yards on 50 carries, breaking his own school record, which he set the week before! I've spoken to a co-worker who officiates hs football. He commented on Knipp's excellent speed. Being on the lean side, I wouldn't be surprised if he's converted to wr or db if he attends a Div I school. Anyway his case is worth keeping an eye on.

 

[BonnieBlue]

Update on Knipp: finished regular season with 2008 yds, 27 tds, and an 8 something yds per carry. He ranked second in rushing yardage in northeastern ohio area behind one of the nation's top rb recruits.

 

[BonnieBlue]

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Knipp has orally committed to attend Ball State (Mid-American Conference). According to the report, Knipp is slatedto be adb/kick returner. Its unfortunate that after gaining over 4000 yards (my initial stat figures were a bit off) and scoring nearly 60 td's over the course of his junior and senior seasonsas a rb heis projected to play defense at Ball State. However, it is somewhat understandable given his lean build. Best of luck to Knipp. He's going to need it.

 

[johnnyboy]

nice job Alex.

http://ballstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=67659&SPID =7633&DB_OEM_ID=14200&ATCLID=712905&Q_SEASON=2007 Edited by: johnnyboy