Jim Baxter

Founder of SCVarsity.com, and The Southern PIgskin Report. Former publisher with Rivals.com and Nationally published recruiting anlayst witih 30 years of experience in the industry. His work has appeared in publications such as Athlon, Sporting News, The Recruiting News and Deep South Recruiting. He is the author of the best selling book, The Book On Evaluating Football Players.

MIdlands Position Rankings: Running Backs

Running backs are at a premium at the top of this list and the MIdlands is loaded at this position. While the passing game dominates the offensive surges in today’s game, these are the guys that keep the chains moving when touch yards are needed. Here are my Top Ten …

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MIdlands Position Rankings: Quarterbacks

The talent pool of quarterbacks in the Midlands is deep and every one of the guys on this list weill be playing football on Saturdays somewhere. Of the Top 10, six are from the Class of 2024 while three seniors are on thelist. There are also two sophomores (Class of …

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Team Preview: Gray Collegiate WAR EAGLES

For teams thinking that the defending state 2A champions Gray Collegiate lost their team with the graduation of All-State running back KZ Adams, they need to think again. Yes, the War Eagles lost the state’s top player from the 2022 Class to Georgia State, but this team has the ingredients …

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Recruiting Notebook: 7/18/22

Cover Photo courtesy of 247 Sports Football News: USC quarterback target Dylan Lonergan of Snellville, GA announced a commitment to Alabama last week.  Lonergan made his decision from USC, Alabama and Stanford and took official visits to all three. He is also a highly regarded baseball prospect and wants to …

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River Bluff Tight End is Dual Sport Star

River Bluff tight end Blaine Rose went through a learning process as a junior. The 6’2, 210lbs athlete took the field for the Gators and was used primarily as a blocking end, though he did have 5 catches for 60 yards. He shows good athleticism on the field and it …

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Impact Player: AC Flora’s Lofton Has Lethal Speed

A glance at AC Flora’s Chris Lofton and you may not take a double take. But what you can’t see looking at him is the speed and elusiveness he shows on the field. He’s a track star with a 10.72 100 meter and. 4.5 40 and it shows on the …

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Impact Player: DB Dylan Locklear, Camden HS

The defensive back group in the MIdlands is strong for the class of 2023 and one of the best in the group is Camden’s Dylan Locklear. the 5-11, 176lbs senior was an integral part of the 11-3 State runner-up Bulldogs’ team in 2021, finishing with 36 tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 …

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The Top Challenges of High School Football Coaches

Being a high school football coach is not an easy job. Looking after the well being of other people’s kids is a huge responsibility and it’s not just about x’s and o’s, it’s about developing boys to men. And being a coach continues to get harder and harder with challenges …

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The Midlands’ Best Senior Wide Receivers (Class of 2023)

There is an impressive group of athletes amongst the top wide receivers in the Midlands and more than a handful of these guys are going to play at the next level. Here is my look at the top guys at this position. THE ELITE Cook while at River Bluff Airport’s …

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