A Football-related Question

[UNTStill]

Just asking if anyone has any info on Grapevine's Andy Sparano, son of the Cowboys' assistant -- he was a 5-5A All-District lineman who just signed with UAlbany (yes, UAlbany) -- list of signees at UA says he's 6-0, 240; Texas Football preseason listed him as 5-10, 260. He's the third or fourth Texan signed at UA in the last couple of years (although a couple have lasted through only one winter) -- UA has been a 1-A FCS, non-scholarship team that is now slowly moving into scholarship level of Ivy League / Colonial AA / Southern / Big Sky / Atlantic etc. He was All-District, but perhaps his size (or lack thereof) ruled out recuitment by the big dogs (including UNT!). (Interesting sidenote: as UA is making this move, slowly, it has been looking more and more to the South and, as I said, Texas . . . reaffirmation of where high school football is played for keeps!). Thanks for any info/insight.

[UNTLifer]

Looks like you have all of his information already.

[UNTStill]

You're right -- I meant to say, did anyone see him play? does anyone know if he appeared on anyone's recruiting radar? is the Grapevine program a good one?

[mohotrod1992]

You're right -- I meant to say, did anyone see him play? does anyone know if he appeared on anyone's recruiting radar? is the Grapevine program a good one?

I watched him play in every game this year. He is a good lineman with a good head for the game. Quick and a smart blocker. His size is what has probably hurt him. The 5'10 and 260 is probably closer to the truth, although he might have had a growth spurt. Grapevine has a good program in a very tough district with Southlake Carroll and Colleyville Heritage. Grapevine made the playoffs (5A Division II) and made it to the bi-district level losing to De Soto High on the very last play. There will be some good players coming out of Grapevine next year.

[greenminer]

I watched him play in every game this year. He is a good lineman with a good head for the game. Quick and a smart blocker. His size is what has probably hurt him. The 5'10 and 260 is probably closer to the truth, although he might have had a growth spurt. Grapevine has a good program in a very tough district with Southlake Carroll and Colleyville Heritage. Grapevine made the playoffs (5A Division II) and made it to the bi-district level losing to De Soto High on the very last play. There will be some good players coming out of Grapevine next year.

Long time lurker (relatively), first time post! Welcome to the board!

[mohotrod1992]

Long time lurker (relatively), first time post! Welcome to the board!

Thanks! I had a great time as a student at NT back in the '80s. Came back and got a Masters in '92. Now I'm looking forward to getting season tickets again and bringing my family out to Fouts in the fall.