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    National Signing Day

    The path that he'll probably take is either Evolutionary Anthropology (anatomy and physiology is housed in this department), or the Psychology/Neuroscience path. One of the All-American throwers Duke had, Michelle Anumba took this pathway and is in the last year of her DPT studies.
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    National Signing Day

    He was Virginia's outdoor shot put champion in 2015 with a throw of 58', but his PR is 59'-7" He went to Nationals last year as well, but didn't do so well because he strained his back at the JMU Big Man's football camp right before ;) He's competed this winter on the indoor circuit for the...
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    National Signing Day

    Thank you and good luck to your daughter--for all of us who often need PT, the more qualified folks that follow in that field the better!
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    National Signing Day

    Not sure, but I do know that Duke has a very good program for the DPT degree--I think it's the doctorate in PT. Heck, he's only 18 and could change his mind 5 times before he lands :)
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    National Signing Day

    Well--now he has made his decision, and I'm very proud and relieved. Ben has decided to stop banging heads on the football field and will be a shot and hammer thrower for Duke University. At this point he is pursuing an ultimate degree goal of doctor of physical therapy.
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    National Signing Day

    I've always thought LB was the place for him--Courtland needed him on the line due to, as you said--their system, plus the smaller number of boys to draw from based on the school size and the need to play both ways. I often wonder what might have happened if he was fortunate enough to have been...
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    National Signing Day

    They like him at his preferred DE even though most of his accolades have come as a guard.
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    National Signing Day

    From the Courtland Cougars: Vic Greene - Coastal Carolina Nick Grant - University of Virginia Jabari Allen - Towson State George Cheetham - Virginia State My son, Ben Beatty is still considering Army, but hasn't committed yet. William & Mary, JMU, Duke and Syracuse have offered preferred...
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    News VirginiaPreps.com 4A All-State Teams

    Outstanding list and a great honor that Ben made the second team offense--very grateful for the excellent season and honor.
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    4A VHSL All State team

    Amen to that and good luck to your son as well!
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    4A VHSL All State team

    My son did as well, and I couldn't be prouder of him. It's been a really special season.
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    Courtlands Grant de commits from UVA

    I watched all of Coach Mendenhall's press conference and he impressed me quite a bit. I think the fact that he's finishing his obligation to the boys at BYU and coach them in the Las Vegas Bowl is the honorable thing to do. I'm not sure what Nick's reasons are for decomitting are, I hope it...
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    Courtland @ Lake Taylor

    While I would have really liked a different outcome, I am very grateful that Courtland made it to the final four and played with heart, skill and dignity. It would have been so easy for them to fold up their tent after some of the big plays they gave up in the first half, but instead came out...
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    4A Final Four Coaching Staffs

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    Finals Predictions

    Coach Hall has been great, and we had "the talk" at the beginning of the season already and know exactly where Ben stands. The fact I'm talking about Ben here is merely representing what goes on in my own head--I've not bothered the coaches, inserted myself into things with college coaches, or...
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