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National Signing Day: FBCA's Strickland, Kasemervisz sign NLIs to A&M, Stanford
Dec 16, 2020
SUGARLAND - The next chapter in the book on the rise of Fort Bend Christian Academy football has been signed, sealed and delivered.
Power 5 Signees.
On Wednesday, Remington Strickland and David Kasemervisz signed their official National Letters of Intent, inking with Texas A&M and Stanford (Preferred Walk-On), respectively. This gives the program and school a pair of big-time Division I college signees with more to come.
"I couldn't be happier for them," Fort Bend Christian Academy coach Jordan Black said. "I'm proud for the school. Anytime you have multiple guys signing Division I letters of intent, people take notice. So, I think going forward people are going to take Fort Bend Christian Academy seriously."
FBCA Athletic Director Kelly Carroll added: "A school our size we usually don't get this recognition. But these young men have worked extremely hard and Coach [Jordan] Black has been there for them. So, two Power 5 players out of this program shows the growth of where we are going."
<p>Strickland anchored an impressive offensive line for FBCA this past season, which could have at least two more college signees off of it come February. </p><p>The newly minted "Maroon Goon" - the nickname that has been dubbed to the No. 5 Texas A&M offensive line - is excited to be joining the nationally-ranked Aggies program. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"It's just great to be a part of a Texas A&M team that's been really successful this year," Strickland, who attended a lot of Texas A&M games as a kid, said. "I really got to know Jimbo Fisher and Coach [Josh] Henson, so I'm excited to join the 'Maroon Goons'.</p><p>"I wanted to go to a team that's going to win championships. I thought Texas A&M was the place for that."</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalSigningDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalSigningDay</a>: Exclusive interview with newest <a href="https://twitter.com/AggieFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AggieFootball</a> signee <a href="https://twitter.com/RemStrick2021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RemStrick2021</a> as he signs with Texas A&M this morning. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VYPECampus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VYPECampus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GigEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GigEm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KFColonel19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KFColonel19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2RandyMc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2RandyMc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexAgs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexAgs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TexAgsRadio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexAgsRadio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Perroni247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Perroni247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GigEm247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GigEm247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jason_Howell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jason_Howell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentZwerneman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrentZwerneman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2Ari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2Ari</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2</a> <a href="https://t.co/yoBKTrqfPG">pic.twitter.com/yoBKTrqfPG</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1339201141771481089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>Strickland joins Foster's Reuben Fatheree II and Magnolia's Matthew Wykoff as signees to the 2021 recruiting cycle on the offensive line for the Aggies from the Houston-area. <br></p><p>"I'm ready to compete," Strickland said. "I know there's a lot of talent there and I'm training for every position so I'll be ready." </p><p>The other signee of the day was Kasemervisz to Stanford as a preferred walk-on. </p><p>"It means a lot to me, I think Stanford is the best place to be a student-athlete in the nation," Kasemervisz said while wearing a Stanford t-shirt that said "Nerd Nation". "They truly provide opportunities on and off the field. I'm excited to be a part of that.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"It's a dream come true. I've been excited about this day for a long time and at the same time this isn't the end, it's the beginning and I'm excited to go to Stanford to get to work there." </p><p>The 2020 season was the first at FBCA for Kasemervisz as he transferred in the offseason from Fort Bend Clements High School. He finished as one of the Eagles' top receivers. </p><p>"This was my first year here and it's been great. The team really brought me in and made me feel comfortable and close," he said. "It's been awesome being here." </p><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalSigningDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalSigningDay</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/FBCAathletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBCAathletics</a> WR <a href="https://twitter.com/DKasemervisz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DKasemervisz</a> signs a PWO with <a href="https://twitter.com/StanfordFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StanfordFball</a> today. Exciting day for <a href="https://twitter.com/FBCAathletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBCAathletics</a> football. Two Power 5 signees. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2RandyMc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2RandyMc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KFColonel19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KFColonel19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2Ari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2Ari</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Perroni247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Perroni247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RemStrick2021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RemStrick2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyDever1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BradyDever1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jdmigl9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jdmigl9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSolomonCole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheSolomonCole</a> <a href="https://t.co/tgz250P144">pic.twitter.com/tgz250P144</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1339203884334641159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p><br></p><p>Over the past few years, the private school sector has churned out more and more Division I prospects in the Houston-area. Now, FBCA is a part of that mix. </p><p>"I think it's a big deal to represent private schools and Fort Bend Christian," Strickland said. "I think a lot of guys get overlooked and I think I can help change that." </p><p>Kasemervisz added: "I think it's really neat and at the same time it's not surprising. Coach [Jordan] Black is building a great program here, there's great culture and this is what happens with a program like that."</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Fort Bend Christian Academy is anticipating to have even more players sign come February's National Signing Day event. </p>
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Copy of Elkins' Thompson has grown up with elite mindset
Oct 13, 2020
I had to ask, what's up with the Twitter handle @ELITEBT28?
Elkins' first-team, all-district safety Blake Thompson had a great answer.
"That is a family tradition," he said. "My parents always pushed us to be elite. There is no room for being mediocre. You have to be great at something."
Well, his parents were elite, but that was before Twitter. They have laid high expectations for their children.
Tony Thompson starred as a WR for Texas A&M from 1984-89.
<p>But I had seen that Twitter handle before… back in 2011. His brother, Corey Thompson, graced the cover of <a href="http://vype.com" target="_blank">VYPE's</a> 2011 Football Preview. He went by @ELITE23_CT and still does. Since then, Corey starred at LB for LSU and played for the Buffalo Bills.</p><p>"I hear it all the time," Blake said. "You are only this or that because of your brother. I just stay humble and keep driving. Corey just tells me to have a goal and stay motivated to meet that goal. Then set another goal…</p><p>"Honestly, I want to be better than Corey someday."</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Corey Thompson</small></p><p>…<br></p><p>Here's an interesting fun fact. Did you know that Elkins has four active players in the NFL in DJ Hayden, Ross Blacklock, Kenneth Murray and Jake Matthews. Thompson was No. 5 but is currently a free agent.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>What's the special sauce?</p><p>"It's all about coach Dennis Brantley," he said. "He puts those goals in our heads early, but he also preaches staying humble and not trying to be a superstar. Just keep your head down and work."</p><p>Thompson lives by that mantra and anchors a solid Elkins defense. </p><p>"I feel like I'm very rangy and a good ball-hawk," he said. "In today's football with everybody playing in space, you have to be able to open-field tackle. I think that's one of my strengths."</p><p>Thompson holds offers from the likes of UIW and Northern Arizona, but has one school in his cross-hairs.</p><p>"I really like Southern," he said. "I like the trend of athletes playing at HBCUs. The social justice movement is very important. But really having the opportunity to have offers and have my school paid for is a blessing."</p><p>Now that's an elite mindset.</p>
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