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April 7, 2002

Goss catches eyes of baseball scouts


By Mark Alexander
Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer


Scouts have been flocking in droves to watch Jackson State ace pitcher Anthony Pearson this season. More times than not those same scouts don't leave without inquiring about a speedy outfielder named Michael Goss.

"He (Goss) has drawn a lot of interest," JSU coach Mark Salter said. "They (scouts) really like him. He can beat you in so many ways."

Goss, who has played all three outfield spots and bats third in the lineup, led the team in batting (.357) heading into Saturday's doubleheader at Mississippi Valley.

He went 4-for-5, with a double and a triple and scored three runs in the Tigers' 8-6 loss to Grambling on Wednesday ? one of seven multi-hit games this season for Goss. He has stuck out just nine times in 84 plate appearances (twice in his last 52). And he's committed only two errors.

A former All-State performer in football and baseball at Louisville High, Goss sat out his first season at JSU after failing to meet NCAA eligibility requirements. He played baseball a year ago, but redshirted in football before making his much-anticipated debut this season.

He lead the SWAC in kickoff return average (28.9 yards per return) and also had 19 catches for 254 yards and three touchdowns.

JSU fans may have seen the last of Goss in a Tigers football uniform ? or baseball uniform for that matter ? if he goes high enough in the major league amateur draft June 12.

"I'm really undecided right now," said Goss, who is 31 hours short of earning his degree. "I feel like I've got a good shot. The scouts already know what I can do. If I go in the first five to 10 rounds, I'll probably go. If not, I'll probably be back here for another season."

Football


JSU started spring practice this week without running back Nathan McLaurin and backup quarterback Brian Green, who are expected to miss the entire spring because of medical reasons.

McLaurin is still experiencing internal bleeding after being involved in a car accident a couple of weeks ago. He was on his way from Brandon to JSU when his truck hydroplaned, flipping over four or five times down a hill.

"I'm happy to be alive," said McLaurin, who amazingly escaped the accident with no major injuries. "I still get short of breath sometimes, but I'm OK."

Green lost 25-30 pounds while battling a thyroid gland problem. He has since gained back about about 15 to 20 of those pounds.

"I kept noticing I was losing weight," Green said. "The doctors didn't know what it was at first. But I saw a specialist and he finally figured it out. I'm feeling alright now."

One player turning heads already is running back Sammy White III, the son of former Grambling great Sammy White. White, who goes by Trey, started 11 games in his first two seasons at Grambling before transferring to Louisiana Tech last year. He didn't play football there.

Ironically, the last game the 6-foot, 215-pound White played in was against JSU. He had 90 yards on 12 carries before getting injured.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity to play at Jackson State," said White, who is from Monroe. "The first and foremost thing on my mind right now is learning the system."

Men's basketball


Wingfield's Edrick Montgomery, a first-team All-Metro selection, has committed to JSU.

The 6-7 forward/center averaged 23.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots for the Falcons, 19-10. Montgomery, an honor student with a 3.7 GPA, plans to sign with the Tigers this week.

"I wanted to stay close to home," said Montgomery, who was selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game. "The main thing, though, is Jackson State has a meteorology school, and that's what I plan to major in."
 
Grambling

Don't let one of your won come back and haunt you.

Originally posted by bluphiiijsu


One player turning heads already is running back Sammy White III, the son of former Grambling great Sammy White. White, who goes by Trey, started 11 games in his first two seasons at Grambling before transferring to Louisiana Tech last year. He didn't play football there.

Ironically, the last game the 6-foot, 215-pound White played in was against JSU. He had 90 yards on 12 carries before getting injured.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity to play at Jackson State," said White, who is from Monroe. "The first and foremost thing on my mind right now is learning the system."

 



Things didn't work out for Trey at GSU...it's good to see that he was able to find someone to let him play. I know he had tried LaTech, but they didn't want him. At least, he found somewhere that he would play.

Lucky for him that your "son" Jarrett Payton would rather collect wood at Miami than come to Jackson and watch Kent throw twenty one interceptions!
 
I'm glad Trey finally found a home.

I remember Trey as the high school senior Ahmad Rashad interviewed on national television at the BC a few years ago. In that interview, Trey mentioned all the "big schools" were looking at him so the SWAC schools did not have a chance even though his father went to GSU. I guess things changed after that interview.
 
Mike

Maybe he went to a school where he has the possibility of advancing his career.

And I aint shame to say....he looks damn good running that ball. He and Tarnaka are going to be an excellent combination. The SWAC is in trouble.

One more thing. you dont have a back on your team that comes even remotely close to White. Oh well
 
One more thing. you dont have a back on your team that comes even remotely close to White. Oh well

How stupid is that? Obviously they do if they wouldn't give the scrub any playing time.
 
Thrilla,

I keep trying to tell you that you need to do a little research before you type foolishness. I was sitting with the Cartel at SCG II as they were crying about White leaving. Can't you read that he was their starter. He did not leave because of the lack of PT. I don't recall the exact reason but I am sure the Cartel can remind us.

Also, GR has seen this guy at practice. He had no clue who he was but he told us that he was the truth. So basically, you don't know what the "L" you are talking about. Don't make me tell the rest of the board who you are scared of. Why don't you go back to BDV and discuss which team you fear most. kekekekeke
 
TP, I know your lying azz is not talking to me about doing research. You are the only person I know who will claim a star running back recruit who you KNEW didn't step one foot on JSU's campus. You are also the same person who said that JSu signed a multi-year deal with the Peach State Classic and that the AD told you Hughes would be fired if he didn't win the SWAC West last season.

I could go on.

BTW: The only thing I am scared about is that Kent will hurt my DBs' hands this year by throwing all those interceptions.
 
Thrilla,

...I don't see a lie anywhere. But that's typical of you. Besides, I guess that when you get stomped on the topic at hand, you throw a diversion. So should we unleash Trey White, Nate, Nolan, or Counselor on your d-line?? Actually, it was a mistake for Kent to throw any passes. We could have scored 50 by simply keeping it on the ground.
 
To be honest, Brad Hill was more highly rated than Trey White coming out of high school. (Both were seniors the same year). Hill rushed for nearly 3000 yards at Assumption High and was the top rated running back in Louisiana. All the majors tried to get him to go to a juco and then sign with them. Doug was able to convince him to come to GSU (despite his SU family connections and Pete's efforts to sign him).

Brad is a good back and did a wonderful job for us last year. We also have former fullback Jadaw Lawrence getting some reps at tailback. Don't be surprised if he also rushes for close to 1000 yards! We have such a talented offensive line that they could easily help produce two 1,000 yard rushers.

THE GREATNESS CONTINUES...
 
bt, you and that pathetic football squad sucks. You will be uncovered, revealed (in other words: exposed) this season. Tell whoever's going to be in your backfield to get ready for the "Cosa Nostra " below that is bound by "Omerta".
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Mike
The academic criteria for qualifying 1-A and 1-AA are the same. If Hill got into GSU why did the big schools want him to go JUCO?
 
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