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Jimmy Banks - UAB Linebacker

Yukon said:
JUCO highlights. I was worried about LB next year. Now, not so much.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/487229/highlights/65777382/v2

Watching that video, I'd be afraid too if I were the MSU WR.
 
HookedonGriz said:
Here is a great write up on the kid. This was from his senior year in Oregon and also mentions Strahm. I'm guessing Connor played a pretty decent role in getting Jimmy to the Griz

http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2012/02/29/top-oregon-linebacker-james-banks-transfers-to-sheldon-5/
thats the first thing that crossed my mind! Connor had to put the bug in his ear, well played, well played. :thumb:
 
Grisly Fan said:
Htowngriz said:
HookedonGriz said:
This gets even better! After banks tweeted that he was leaving Birmingham to come play for the Griz, Mitchell Herbert from the bobcats tweeted back and said "you're kidding right". Banks then replied, "it's amazing what happens when a coach calls you back". Then he sent out another tweet saying he's looking forward to Herbert coming across the middle for the next couple of years. I like this kid already!

Herbert has a point. I mean, who WOULDN'T want to be a part of that murderer's row defense in Bozeman...
Herbert must be questioning Banks dropping down. Or maybe he is questions Banks dropping specifically down to the Griz. Certainly he can't be questioning "why not the Bobcats?" That answer is obvious to anyone who has even a remote understanding of defensive football.

Since Herbert is from Eugene too, he, Strahm, and Banks likely all know each other. Herbert is likely referencing his disappointment in Banks choosing the Griz over the Cats. The "...when a coach calls you back" comment" is obviously a reference to Ash.
 
mtgrizrule said:
Sweet, this was an unexpected get for the GRIZ. Welcome to GRIZ NATION Jimmy Banks, family, and friends. Queue up Everettgriz in 4,3,2..............

This actually wasn't that unexpected. Banks had been in contact with UM for some time and has friends and former teammate at UM. He visited during the Weber game and told me awhile ago that he was probably going to wait until mid November to make up his mind.
 
Hears the high school scoop...
http://www.northwesteliteindex.com/2012/02/29/top-oregon-linebacker-james-banks-transfers-to-sheldon-5/


James Banks (6-1 225 Jr. LB/FB) is one of Oregon’s Top 3 linebackers, and yesterday he announced that he will be transferring from 5A Marist to 6A Sheldon. The first team all league linebacker from 2011 enrolled on Monday and is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

Banks will be reunited with a lot of friends at Sheldon, but says he will miss his friends at Marist as well. He is in a unique situation as one of the top players in the state. It’s no secret the Midwestern League has teams that consistently get beat by 50+ anytime they play Marist, and usually the opposing teams are down by that much at half.

James says, “Coach Geske was great about everything and I really appreciate everything he did for me”. Geske is one of the most respected head coaches anywhere in the country, and he understands the situation.

Banks is a 4.0 student that attends the University of Oregon to be challenged at a higher level of Math. His regular course load is full of AP classes, and he is in a position to graduate early with the move to Sheldon.

His Ivy League smarts combined with his football ability make high end academic institutions viable options in different parts of the country. He accounted for 63 total tackles, 2 Ints, 4 Pass Deflections, and 8 Tds Offensively playing only a half in most games while blowing everyone out.

Back at Sheldon he will be back teaming with close friend, and maybe the most exciting Player in Oregon in Connor Strahm (6-1 210 Jr SB/S). Strahm says, ” James and I have known each other since the 4th grade through basketball and he’s one of my best friends”. He continued, “He’s an absolutely outstanding football player and will be a key component on next years team”.

On top of his football ability James is a quality hooper that is extremely athletic for a strong linebacker type kid. Its not common to have a physical backer also be athletic enough to do well on the basketball floor. Combine this with his Ivy League smarts and you have an individual that will some wonderful options in life. Banks says, ” I just want to win and play at the highest level possible, I’m looking forward to some tough non league competition”.

James will be living in a house within the Sheldon district instead of Junction City where he resided previously. The Banks family has owned a home within the boundaries so it makes the transition much more simple. All of us at NEI think of James as an outstanding human being first and athlete second, as he represents what makes our job so enjoyable.
 
Banks is way too good of a football player to play for the kittens.... Why would any
Defensive recruit want to play for the cats.
 
stonecrest said:
Banks is way too good of a football player to play for the kittens....
Why would any Defensive recruit want to play for the cats.

Because they can get their picture on a porta-potty? :ugeek:
 
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