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High school football: Jordan High star has vital QB qualities
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LP | 1:56 a.m. Oct. 11, 2009
dog your the best in the state! Aside from team and all that your the best all
around QB in the state and obviously in the nation bruh!!! how tight is that!
dude if you had a D your team would dominate! At least you dominate dog!
Finally | 10:20 a.m. Oct. 11, 2009
LP I couldn't agree w/you more. It's about time Hart gets some credit.
He has been leading the nation for the last 4 weeks. Finally he gets some
notoriety. Thanks D-News for finally explaining what Jordan fans have known all
year. Hart is going to make a great QB for a great program somewhere. Who ever
picks him up will be lucky to have such a superstar. They might want to grag
Braden Hammond to. Keep doing what you do Hart.
jtown | 12:50 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
its about time! Hart is the man and he LEADS THE NATION IN PASSING! when was the
last time someone in utha lead the nation in anything. Alex doesn't get the
credit he deserves! Also Hammond is second in the nation in recieving... he also
should be given a lot of props! WHY AREN'T COLLEGES LOOKING AT THESE TWO!
They are both legit football players that no one will give a chance. i hope hart
will throw for 500 yards against t-ville! GO DIGGERS!
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Size and Speed | 3:03 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
Hammond is 5'-9" and 140 pound soaking wet. Yep...he gets alot of
receptions in Utah High School but would do anything in a JC? Not sure. I do
think this kid gets all he can from his stature.
Leads the nation? | 3:07 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
So could i throwing 60 times a game
Bingham | 3:23 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
What happened to Hunt? He's the one we couldn't stop last year.
hunt | 3:56 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
has a scholarship to utah for baseball... and he's been injured
Lloyd is better | 3:57 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
just ask the College coaches. Stanford full ride vs. Walk on at SUU? PG Rules!!!
hammond | 3:58 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
might be small, but have you ever seen this kid go down injured after getting
hit? no. this kid is tougher then most in the state. he is quickest kid
i've ever seen play high school football.
LEADS THE NATION | 8:20 p.m. Oct. 11, 2009
No doubt he has been great but all the southern schools are 1 to 2 games behind
Utah. Really good player and best of luck to him.
RAM | 8:58 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Don't be fooled about size in a WR. I'll take a small quick receiver
who can play, understand man vs. zone routes and catch the ball going over the
middle over a big receiver who can't. There is no way he does what he does
and can't take it to the next level. There are a ton of spread programs
around the US that could use this guy in a slot receiver spot.
Hello Utah State. Recruit football players and leave your tape measure in the tool box where it belongs.
Hello Utah State. Recruit football players and leave your tape measure in the tool box where it belongs.
There is a reason | 9:55 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Congrats, however the offense is designed to pass thats all they do, it is
designed to stack the QB. There are several QB's in the state that would do
the same thing if they were running the same offense. If you disagree with me
then why doesn't he have any scholarship offers? The recruiters know what
they are doing. He doesn't even have a JC offer. Anyone can pad stats. If
he is so good how come the team is so terrible. A great QB with a terrible team.
Don't think a college wants a QB who can't win, its as simple as that.
re RAM: | 9:55 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I agree RAM. Kevin Curtis came from Utah State and plays for the Eagles. He is
not a big WR. Very smart and quick. He is a good example of what RAM just said.
I think Hammond has some similar qualities. I'm not saying he is as good as
Curtis.
WR | 9:57 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
The article is about the QB not the WR, so quit trying to pump your kid up.
RE: LEADS THE NATION | 10:03 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
All them southern schools run the ball son! It isn't going to matter that
they are 1 game behind. Alex is good and he deserves a shot as a college QB!
re:RAM | 10:04 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
D1 is definitely a different ball game. I'm sure he is being evaluated by
college coaches even D1. Only 1 out of 5000 HS athletes get scholarships in
football. A HS stud could be just another guy at the next level. It's
great that these kids get recognized for their performance in HS but believe me,
big HS numbers don't guarantee a slot at the next level. It's their
ability to fit into a program and make a difference.
Tough | 10:23 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Alex played in the playoff game against Bingham and couldn't run because he
had a broken leg. He stood in the pocket and threw the ball. He got decked by
Bingham all game long. Lloyd went out of a close game last week with a hurt
shoulder. How do you like those apples PG Rules. Lloyd is not better. Someone
got Lloyd name out there. Alex is getting his own name out there with his
numbers and performance. No help from just talk. Actions speak baby! Go Diggers!
RE:re: Leads the nation | 10:39 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Southern schools don't always run the ball....Pass first then run when they
have too. I concurr with "there is a reason". we all have to agree
that stacked stats happen in passing teams especially when playing 31/2 to 4
qtrs per game of a passing offense.
Still a respectable accomplishment for the Hart kid.
Still a respectable accomplishment for the Hart kid.
passing | 11:13 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Not just anyone can stay in the pocket..not just anyone can make the right
reads.... not just anyone can deliver the ball with accuracy....all in about the
3 seconds he has to throw the ball.Give the kid some credit. It seems to me if
you throw 50 a game and complete 75% thats pretty dang good. I dont think you
can just throw anyone in that offense.
RE: There is a reason | 11:15 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I do disagree with you.
Hart leads the team in rushing yd's as well. They would like to run the ball they can't.
You say its easy to pad the stats when you through the ball so much? Don't you think opposing teams know that? Obviosly you don't know what you're talking about because they still can't stop the pass. LP rushed 3 and sometimes 4 and dropped the rest.
Stop trying to pull a kid down to try make another kid look better.
This was a nice article about a talented kid. Yes, Hammond and Hunt have a ton to do with his accomplishments. By the way the stats were still there when Hunt has been injured for most of the year. Maybe they should stop trying to give all the credit to others (last years O-line) and appreciate what Hart's been able to do.
Great job, keep it up.
By the way Jordan scores the 3rd most in 5A. Only 4 teams give up more points in 5A. Its hard to win when you score 36 a game and give up 32 points a game.
Stats matter.
Hart leads the team in rushing yd's as well. They would like to run the ball they can't.
You say its easy to pad the stats when you through the ball so much? Don't you think opposing teams know that? Obviosly you don't know what you're talking about because they still can't stop the pass. LP rushed 3 and sometimes 4 and dropped the rest.
Stop trying to pull a kid down to try make another kid look better.
This was a nice article about a talented kid. Yes, Hammond and Hunt have a ton to do with his accomplishments. By the way the stats were still there when Hunt has been injured for most of the year. Maybe they should stop trying to give all the credit to others (last years O-line) and appreciate what Hart's been able to do.
Great job, keep it up.
By the way Jordan scores the 3rd most in 5A. Only 4 teams give up more points in 5A. Its hard to win when you score 36 a game and give up 32 points a game.
Stats matter.
Alta Fan | 12:01 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I have watched Hart a couple of times this year. I think he is the real deal.
Yes he throws a lot, so what, if thats what the read gives you then thats what
you do. 36 points a game should win every time. The "D" is losing the
games not Hart. OK PG we get it Lloyd is going to Stanford. Neat. I watched
him against Brighton Friday.....If thats it, i'll take Hart. I'm so
sick of hearing about A 10th place Stanford. If you think he is going to step
in and run a Harbaugh offense you r nuts. Whats wrong with playing for a
smaller school??? Who cares if Hart doesn't have any offers, They will
come. Alex, keep up the good work, the offers will come. Great kid...
I'm sure Lloyd is too, I don't know him.
Alta Fan | 12:18 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
One more thing PG...Hart is a 65% passer on a bad team...Lloyd is a 54% passer
on a good team. They will both end up playing at the next level, but let Hart
have his day.
Re:Re | 12:29 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Dad's comments don't count, if you look at the past 3 or 4 QB's
at jordan. They all had high passing numbers. It is because of the offense all
they do is throw. There are so many HS QB's in utah that can do the same
thing. Appreciate the article I really do, the stats are padded and no offers
NONE the chances of getting one is almost zero. The only way an offer would come
is if some thing happens with coaching changes where they want to look at
another kid. Colleges have already made their picks for the 2010 season. The
only thing to do is walk on at some JC. He will be riding the pine there too.
Sean Taylor | 12:29 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I played varsity quarterback for Jordan 2004-06 and I thought my numbers were
pretty good but DANG Alex, way to go brotha! I'm for sure proud of you!
Keep MAKIN MEMORIES!
Re: Sean Taylor | 12:38 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
That isn't really him who blogged.
Hart is nice. Lloyd is better | 12:49 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Maybe Lloyd can put in a good word with the Stanford coaches and get Hart on the
team as a walk on. You never have enough scout team QBs.
JHS FAN | 1:05 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I dont care what Kjar says in the paper-- he and everyone else knows Sean Taylor
was a better QB for JHS.
guess what? | 1:14 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I guarantee you Lloyd will start off as the scout team QB. That is where they
start their QB's Just thought you would like to know. In picking College
QB's there are a lot of things they look at besides stats. So if a kid
isn't picked up there is probably a reason. Wish Hart all the luck.
PG | 1:18 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I'm really tired of all the PG people who get on all the sites and spout
their mouths off. Can't wait for them to get hammered in the playoffs. They
havn't faced any competition yet. We will see when they play Alta and have
their heads handed to them on a platter.
Anonymous | 1:28 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Hart is amazing
JHS FAN? | 1:35 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
No we don't.
football fan | 1:41 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
I watch a lot of high school games, and have coached at that level. Hart is the
real deal! Lloyd is a great athlete! He may or may not play qb at the next
level? He may be a saftey? I think Hart will be a good qb at the next level!
Both can play! Both deserve to be All-Staters!
Re: football fan | 3:01 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Maybe you havn't read the blogs. Hart has no college offers!!! That means
he won't play at the next level (hello anybody home) Also to be a 1st team
all stater they only pick 2 QB's that will be the 1st and 2nd place team.
Hart will not be a 1st team all stater, because Jordan will not even make the
playoffs, if that is the case he will be lucky to make all state honerable
mention. Just stating the facts, some things are hard to take. Lloyd will either
be Mr. Football, 5a MVP, or 1st team all state. Sorry Jordan, this is a for sure
depending on where PG finishes.
WOW | 3:28 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
how did this get about Lloyd? yeah he's good, but is he the #1 QB in the
NATION?! no! the fact that we have someone in this state that has that honor is
off the hook! hart can play, deal with it everyone, yeah he's not getting
offers but, and i'm going to say this again, HE'S #1 IN THE NATION!!!!
ya got to give props when props are due! lloyd you're still good, keep it
up! but Congrats Hart, keep gettin it done, and i'll keep screamin for you
like everyone else should be doing!
He is legit #1 in the nation, nuff said...
He is legit #1 in the nation, nuff said...
PG | 3:31 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
Hart you are a great QB. So is ours. Lloyd is a stud also. We keep ours and
Jordan would keep thiers. Plus I understand you guys are buds. Nothing but
props from pg to you. Don't listen to people on here blogging that have
never played yet alone taken a snap. So many have no clue.
Oh and the comments...didn't PG beat brighton? A team that alta lost to? Quit saying dumb things that they haven't played any one.
Good luck Jordan. Cover up after the whistle Hart because brighton are cheap shot artists that want to take you out as that's the only way they can win.
Oh and the comments...didn't PG beat brighton? A team that alta lost to? Quit saying dumb things that they haven't played any one.
Good luck Jordan. Cover up after the whistle Hart because brighton are cheap shot artists that want to take you out as that's the only way they can win.
to Re: football fan | 3:41 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
ummm you dont have to be first or second place to get on the all state
team...alex hart was 1ST TEAM ALL STATE last year...and where did jordan go?
they made it to the playoffs but got nowhere...alex hart WILL be first team all
state...they dont look at where your team goes in the playoffs!! if they
did...jordan would never get any players on the all state team...Cody
Raymond...arguably the best Wide Reciever in the history of the state...how many
times was he all state?? how many times did his team (jordan) finish in the top
2?? none!! he was all state...what was it 4 years or 3 years? i dont
remember...sean taylor JHS first team all state...not a 1st or 2nd place
team...vincent jones JHS 1st team all state...not a first or second place
team...you know nothing about how they pick the all state teams apparantly!!!
ALEX HART WILL BE THE ALL STATE 1ST TEAM QUARTERBACK...MARK MY WORDS!!! and when
it happens...i expect you to post on that article and say "i was wrong...i
know nothing" DIGGER TIL' I DIE!!!
football fan | 4:07 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009
When Harts coach sends in his nomination for All Staters. It will read Alex Hart
number one in the nation! Plus he was all state last year! The offers will
come!Lloyd is very deserving, but PG needs to take care of a few more games
before a Mr. Football award comes around.
Anonymous | 5:33 a.m. Oct. 13, 2009
It seems to me that Jordan's capability to score quickly worked
against them when playing PG. By doing so, they allowed the PG offense to get
on the field against a somewhat questionable Jordan D.
I was at Bingham's game that night, and expressed the opinion that Jordan needed to play more like the Miners on offense. Long, sustained drives that would keep that dangerous PG "O" off the field.
Don't get me wrong, both teams have explosive offenses and obviously great QB's. But the Jordan "D" seems to be their Achilles' Heel.
I'll probably get blasted by fans from both schools, but especially Jordan. Sorry, just mentioning what I saw. Bolster that defense and you may become a championship contender.
I was at Bingham's game that night, and expressed the opinion that Jordan needed to play more like the Miners on offense. Long, sustained drives that would keep that dangerous PG "O" off the field.
Don't get me wrong, both teams have explosive offenses and obviously great QB's. But the Jordan "D" seems to be their Achilles' Heel.
I'll probably get blasted by fans from both schools, but especially Jordan. Sorry, just mentioning what I saw. Bolster that defense and you may become a championship contender.
Mr Football? | 10:33 a.m. Oct. 13, 2009
Hart will be the deserving QB for Mr. Football. If he is leading the nation at
the end of the year, which he will be, it would be a shame if he didn't get
it. No one from the state of Utah has lead the nation in anything. This is a
very big accomplishment and he should get the respect he deserves. This is
amazing and no one can take that away from him.
Keep up the great work Hart. You are very deserving.
Keep up the great work Hart. You are very deserving.
re: Mr. Football.. | 12:39 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009
Doesn't DesNews always pick Mr.FB from the state championship team? Hart
can't bring a State Championship to Jordan
Regarding #1 in Nation, It's great for now but I think that we'll all be surprised at the end of the season when national stats are finally reported. There are some coaches that haven't even reported player stats as they are focused on winning each game first.
Don't get too excited
Regarding #1 in Nation, It's great for now but I think that we'll all be surprised at the end of the season when national stats are finally reported. There are some coaches that haven't even reported player stats as they are focused on winning each game first.
Don't get too excited
Why | 1:54 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009
Why does every comment that gets posted saying something positive about Hart,
get turned into something negative. PG stay on your own pages please. Let Hart
have his time. He is leading the nation. Quit trying to downplay what an amazing
accomplishment that is. Hart has done everything right. Just because his coach
calls a lot of passing plays doesn't mean Hart is padding his #'s. The
coach is calling the plays. If any team had that great of a QB they would try to
pass a lot too. Hart is great at what he does. I looked on Maxpreps and he
doesn't have the most pass attempts, so there are QB's passing more
than he is. He is completing a high percetage of his passes, so why not use his
arm to try to win? Jordan's leading rusher is Hart to. He does most of the
work for that team. Hart is as good as his #'s show, just like every other
QB. It matters what you do on the field of play. Not word of mouth.
Great job Hart!
Great job Hart!
Anonymous | 2:07 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009
Doesnt Hart live in ALTA boundaries?...
Just think... | 4:02 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009
Jordan plays in the toughest region in the state. That is inarguable.
Hart's putting up these numbers against the best defenses in the state.
Imagine if JHS played in an another region...
Oh you football fans | 6:45 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009
I will definately take wins over stats. Anyone remember Timpanogos's QB
from a few years ago? Kid was a 3 year starter, and is second all-time behind
Riley nelson for the state's all time leader in passing yards. But how come
no one remembers him? No playoff appearances and no offers. Just goes to show
what recruiters think about someone throwing 55 times a game. Anyone can do it
I Remember | 7:03 p.m. Oct. 13, 2009
He's starting for Snow College.
Guess what???? Everyone will remember Meacham over the 20th ranked QB of the same year that is for sure.
Harts name will be in the history books for years to come. No one will ever remember players that didn't do anything.
Poor PG. Can't stop crying for respect. I guess thats what happens when you can't do it on the field.
Guess what???? Everyone will remember Meacham over the 20th ranked QB of the same year that is for sure.
Harts name will be in the history books for years to come. No one will ever remember players that didn't do anything.
Poor PG. Can't stop crying for respect. I guess thats what happens when you can't do it on the field.
HC | 2:28 p.m. Oct. 14, 2009
Hart is a great QB. PG has a great program. Watch out for Hillcrest in the
future. Whitworth and Dastrup are the real thing.
#1 in the nation | 5:07 p.m. Oct. 14, 2009
Maybe you negative comments didn't read the article. It said Hart is
leading the NATION! There shouldn't be one negative comment on this board.
Not anyone who has written anything on this board has been #1 in the NATION at
anything. Give Hart the respect he deserves. Enough from PG. Stick to your own
page. No one on here wants to hear it. I should say it again though, #1 in the
NATION. Not Utah. NATION!
Great Job Hart!
Great Job Hart!
football fan | 4:23 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009
Should we start talking about Lone Peaks qb? He might be the hottest right now?
I think Alta will take care of P.G. They have 2 good QB's in Brown and
Handley!
Look for Hart to save Jordan's season with an upset of Brighton! You read it here first.
Look for Hart to save Jordan's season with an upset of Brighton! You read it here first.
Re I Remember | 11:50 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009
Obviously not. That was Timpview's QB not Timpanogos's
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