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Anniston's Troymaine Pope Still on the Market as Mississippi State Makes Offer

Strategic Insights

Nov 14, 2011 — 1 min read

Anniston's star running back Troymaine Pope remains a highly sought-after recruit as he weighs his options between multiple college programs. Mississippi State has extended an offer to Pope, who attended an unofficial visit in Starkville, Miss. Over the weekend. Pope, a 5-foot-8, 190-pound running back, is also being courted by several other schools, including Jacksonville State, UAB, Troy, Samford, South Alabama, and The Citadel.

Key Takeaways:

Pope, a 2010 Class 4A-6A Calhoun County Player of the Year, has eclipsed the 2,000-yard rushing mark this season.
He rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner on a 48-yarder, in a 25-20 win against Dora.
Pope's senior class has established a new record for most wins by a graduating class in Handley history with 45 victories.
The Tigers have a 33-game home winning streak, which is a significant accomplishment in high school football.
Miss. State head coach Dan Mullen and co-defensive coordinator Geoff Collins met with Pope during his official visit to discuss a potential scholarship offer.
Pope suspects he may receive a formal offer from Mississippi State as early as next week or whenever he makes an official visit.
Second-year Anniston coach Eddie Bullock has reported contact from several schools, including Jacksonville State, UAB, Troy, Samford, South Alabama, Alabama State, Arkansas State, UT-Chattanooga, Prairie View A&M, and The Citadel.
Bullock stated that a number of schools have consistently contacted Pope over the past few weeks.

Statistics:

Pope's rushing yards: over 2,000 in the current season.
His team, the Bulldogs, has improved to 8-4 with a Region 6 championship.
Nick Birdsong's prep sports coverage for The Star has led to increased visibility and recognition for local high school athletes.
The Bulldogs' senior class has achieved a 45-game win streak.
Their current 33-game home winning streak is a notable milestone in high school football.

Sources:

"Troymaine Pope Still on Market After Mississippi State Visit" by Nick Birdsong, The Anniston Star, 2011
Online secondary sources not provided

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