March 29, 2005
MIKE FORMAN
Advocate Sports Writer
Pierre Fleurinor had to make a decision the day after Wharton lost in the basketball playoffs.
Fleurinor had the option of running in a track meet or going on a recruiting visit to Texas A&M. Fleurinor decided to travel to College Station, and he has no doubt he made the right choice.
Fleurinor has made a commitment to attend Texas A&M on a football scholarship in the 2006-07 school year.
"I think Pierre has been getting more attention than Kellen (Heard) when he was a junior," Wharton athletic director and head football coach Russell Roberts said. "I asked Pierre if he was sure about his decision, and he told me he was."
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Fleurinor started at linebacker and running back for the Tigers last season. He overcame a slew of injuries to rush 90 times for 549 yards and six touchdowns. He had 105 tackles, including 66 solo stops, caused three fumbles and had two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
Fleurinor was a first-team All-District 25-3A selection at running back and linebacker, and was a second-team selection at linebacker on the Advocate's all-area team.
Fleurinor was also a member of Wharton's Class 3A state-champion 1,600-meter relay team last year. He anchors all three Wharton relays this year.
Fleurinor will join Heard, who is currently participating in spring drills, at Texas A&M. Heard will play either on the offensive or defensive line. Terence Ward, who graduated from Wharton in 2004, has walked on at Texas A&M and is taking part in spring drills at wide receiver.
Roberts believes Fleurinor is likely to be moved to strong safety or free safety when he plays for the Aggies.
"We're probably playing him out of position," Roberts said. "But he just goes to the ball so fast. As a freshman, he was running over our linebackers, so we had to move him there to keep him from running over our linebackers."
Commitments cannot be made official until national signing day in 2006.
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03-29-2005, 06:26 PM #1All-American
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Fleurinor commits to Texas A&M (Wharton RB/LB)
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03-29-2005, 06:33 PM #2AggieJohnGuest
welcome aboard ag!
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03-29-2005, 07:21 PM #3All-American
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wasnt kellen heard playing football at Miami(Fl)
"...I never wanna see you cry... and I never wanna tell her lies..."
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03-29-2005, 08:31 PM #4All-American
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I don't think so...don't remember why!...Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
wasnt kellen heard playing football at Miami(Fl)STATE CHAMPIONS 1973, 1974, 1987
STATE FINALISTS 1970, 1975, 1985
1986, 1993, 1998, 2004
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03-29-2005, 08:35 PM #5All-American
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He made a verbal comittment but decommitted just before signing day.Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
wasnt kellen heard playing football at Miami(Fl)F.A.N.T.O.M. CEO
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03-29-2005, 08:56 PM #6htownfbmanGuest
Heard injured his knee and never enrolled with Miami last year and signed with A&M this year.
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03-29-2005, 10:46 PM #7gobbler84Guest
This guy is AMAZING! Gobbla2001 have you seen him run? He's huge. He'll remind you of an older Stephon Hargrove!
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03-29-2005, 10:47 PM #8All-American
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I've seen him run about four times in games...Originally posted by gobbler84
This guy is AMAZING! Gobbla2001 have you seen him run? He's huge. He'll remind you of an older Stephon Hargrove!
Does have size and speed...
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03-29-2005, 10:53 PM #9gobbler84Guest
Originally posted by Gobbla2001
I've seen him run about four times in games...
Does have size and speed...
Look for him in Calhoun Saturday if you go. Biggest guy you've every seen running last leg of the sprint and mile relays.
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03-29-2005, 11:02 PM #10All-American
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Alrighty...Originally posted by gobbler84
Look for him in Calhoun Saturday if you go. Biggest guy you've every seen running last leg of the sprint and mile relays.
Is he from France or something>?
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03-29-2005, 11:46 PM #11All-American
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congrats
still only ran for like 20 yards against the necks
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03-30-2005, 12:03 AM #12bmbf_06Guest
Originally posted by gobbler84
This guy is AMAZING! Gobbla2001 have you seen him run? He's huge. He'll remind you of an older Stephon Hargrove!
yes, this guy is AMAZING!!! let me tell you, i have never met anyone like him!! as a fellow classmate of pierre, i have seen him get better and better since the 8th grade....he is an awesome athlete and a great person!! Congrats pierre.....glad to see you picked the right place-- gig 'em!!
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03-30-2005, 12:03 AM #13gobbler84Guest
Since you wanna talk bout him let's go back to October at Memorial stadium. I don't even think yalls runningback got 20 yards. so let's just keep our negative comments to ourself..........O by the way neck_06 I will give you some props. You one Heck of an pitcher.Originally posted by neck_06
congrats
still only ran for like 20 yards against the necks
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03-30-2005, 12:05 AM #14bmbf_06Guest
couldnt have said it better myself gobbler....Originally posted by gobbler84
Since you wanna talk bout him let's go back to October at Memorial stadium. I don't even think yalls runningback got 20 yards. so let's just keep our negative comments to ourself..........O by the way neck_06 I will give you some props. You one Heck of an pitcher.
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03-30-2005, 12:07 AM #15All-American
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it was a joke, the guy is good no doubt.
and thanks for the props, glad to hear that cuero likes me, hopefully you'll be giving props to me after we BEAT YA'LL NEXT YEAR IN FOOTBALL
