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NCCU Football Adds to 2001 Recruiting Class

 DURHAM, NC -- North Carolina Central University has added eight student-athletes to its 2001 Eagle football recruiting class, including six freshmen and two junior college transfers.
 

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Last School	Hometown
James Brown	DB	5-11	195	Crest H.S.	Shelby, NC
Johnathan Duhaney	OL	6-2	270	Vance H.S.	Charlotte, NC
Marcus Glover	OL	6-1	300	San Bernardino Valley College	Hampton, VA
Yusuf McNeely	OL	6-4	320	Westover H.S.	Fayetteville, NC
Quinton Miles	OL	6-3	290	Westover H.S.	Fayetteville, NC
Barry Nealfrancois	OL	6-2	310	Bessemer City H.S.	Kings Mountain, NC
Steve Sanya	DL	6-4	250	Dudley H.S.	Greensboro, NC
Joshua Wallace	OL	6-3	280	Hartnell College	Salinus, CA

Complete List of 2001 Recruiting Class

     In February, when NCCU head coach Rudy Abrams announced his first eight signees, he said, "We are still waiting to hear back from some recruits, and hoping to find some more big lineman." 
     His wish came true. Seven of the eight newcomers are linemen, including six on the offensive front. Add that to the two offensive linemen from the first batch of recruits, and the Eagles will have more depth up front than they have seen in years.
     "Athletically, we are heading in the right direction," Abrams said about the recruiting class. "It will be a matter of how quickly they learn what we are doing, as well as how quickly we can learn how well they can play."
     "A lot of the new guys will have to play ... and play well," Abrams added. "Lack of experience may be a key factor in trying to get where we want to be." 

Last Revised:  June 14, 2001