- East Bay Prep Corner
Galvin commits to Washington State
By Jimmy Durkin
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 3:10 pm in Uncategorized.
The East Bay’s top running back has a new home.
Berkeley High star Rickey Galvin, the area’s leading rusher with 1,773 yards and 23 touchdowns, gave his oral commitment Wednesday to play football for Washington State.
“I’m real excited,” Galvin said. “I have an opportunity to play in the Pac-10, which is the league I wanted to play in.”
Galvin visited the Pullman, Wash., campus in early October and the Cougars have been at the top of his list for quite some time. He becomes the fifth East Bay player to commit to Washington State, joining Encinal’s Tyrone Duckett, Oakland’s Damante Horton and Pittsburg’s Tracy Clark and Robert Jiles.
“I think that’s the best thing about it, being up there with people you know from your area,” Galvin said.
Recruiters had been relatively quiet pursuing Galvin, mainly due to his 5-foot-8, 172-pound frame. But a 40-time of 4.5 seconds and impressive numbers in the weight room — in addition to his lofty statistics — finally won scouts over.
“To me, the numbers speak for themselves,” Berkeley coach Alonzo Carter said. “He’s one of the best, if not the best running back in the state of California. His work ethic is second to none. A lot of schools are going to regret not taking him.”
Galvin also had official offers from San Diego State and Utah State. The former star of the Berkeley Cougars youth football program also was recruited by hometown Cal, but did not receive an offer.
“They have Shane Vereen already in a similar mold,” Carter said of Cal. “They just weren’t looking for a smaller back.”
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November 4th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Good for Galvin. WSU swooping in on all the East Bay stars, nice! Those guys will have a good time up there together.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Look out Pac 10 looks like WSU is on the rise!
November 4th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Congrats to Galvin!! I love to hear this. D’s uncle went to Wazzu back in the mid 90′s, after being the City player of the year. He enjoyed his time at Pullman and has not come home. He now lives and works lives in Seattle. Good stuff.
We all tout our individual stars, but the truth is we are in an area known for talented young players. We should all take joy in this young man having the opportunity to continue his career and most importantly receive a quality education. It is truly thrilling.
Run Rickey, Run!
Go Panthers!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Good stuff Panther Fan. We should all help and encourage players here to find other football opportunitites, including NAIA, etc. Even if they have to travel to a relatively unknown school, there are grants to be had, and positions to be filled that complement a decent education nicely. Services like http://www.ncsasports.org are relatively cheap, maybe others (I have no stake in that but know about it), like $700-1400 but well worth it to find a place to play and maybe even get it paid for. You HAVE to be proactive to locate a spot – don’t wait for somebody to find you.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
GREAT NEWS!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Man O’War – Thanks you. Great info. You are absolutely right. Even the top players around here will most likely not go pro. Playing at the next level is really only about getting a college degree.
Go Panthers!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
evn though i dont know nothing much about berkely high school or their star r/b ricky galvin.i would like to say congrats to ricky galvin.puttin the bay area on the map thats for sure.good look next year in college.
-ygnacio valley waterboy.
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Congrads to a Hard working Football player from a good program. Jet Pride! But in this case,YellowJacket Pride!
November 4th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Great Job Rick. 1 down & I think 2 more to go. Aaron Norton-Buford & maybe Keenan Coogler are D-1 also right Coach Zo?
November 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
wannaknow oh yeah both of them should go d-1
November 4th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
i think lots of schools like at keenan coogler hieght, but he is a player
November 4th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Congrats to Galvin!!! Nice to see a local getting to the Pac 10.
the cougars sure need some help
November 4th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
My man, Im so proud of Rickey, since Dec, all the dedication, the hardwork in the classroom, with your diet, training,the hill in richmond, he deserves it. Coach Jason Walton, has done such a great job as his position coach. Very special person, that gives you his all, at all times. East Bay Player Of The Year. Bang and Burst! Run Rickey Run, Go Jackets! We made it
November 4th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Run Rickey Run, Go Jackets!
November 4th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
tackle keenan tackle
November 4th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Yess, another couager!, congrats to my boy T from encinal, and happy that rickey is a wazzu couager, CAL should fire tedford, they missing out on all these talented bay area players
November 5th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Congrats Galvin! After watching you playing 9 years of football, we finally made it!!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I want to chime in on the Keenan Coogler point. I have posted about Keenan many times. This young man is a D1 football player. More importantly, he is a special young man. He is a joy to be around. He comes from a great family. His older brother starred at SM and went on to play at Sac St. I am looking forward to reading about Keenan signing soon as well
Go Panthers!
November 5th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Congrats to Galvin. Wash. St is getting a good player. You deserve anything else you get this year. Keep lighting it up on the fied and classroom. What’s up with Washington St. and the Bay Area? Haha
November 5th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Coogler is a fine player as well but a little short for LB. I’m sure that someone will take him because the young man is a beast!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Talks were that he would project out as a safety at the next level. But there were some scouts that liked him at LB. Hence the reason for him staying there. Not sure where Aaron Norton-Buford projects. I’ve heard 3-4 LB as well as 4-3 DE because of the size of his frame. I think he can hold another 40 to 50 lbs on it and not lose his initial burst.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
GOOD JOB ZO !!!
KNIGHT PRIDE !!!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
yeah keenan is a beast just like rickey, size dont matter, somebody go take a chance on cooglar, and he is going to take out a lot on all the teams that over looked him, great kid
u keep up the good job JB your doing a great job
i hope to hear bout more kids commit
go jackects
November 5th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I totally agree PantherFan. Being around all 3 of the Coogler boys over the years I believe Kennan shows the most upside. He shows both the drive and determination to succeed not only in football but in life. I think Ira has done a great job with them.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Coogler should be hearing something from Washington
November 5th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Wannankow – They are a special family. Ira is a great man and has done a tremendous job with all the boys. Keenan lights up a rooms with his smile, sense of humor and that raspy voice. Of course we all know he lights up RB’s with his strength and playmaking!! LOL I will be watching closely to see what happens.
Guru- I hope you are right. Washington or Wash. State?
Go Panthers!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
wannaknow ur right ira and his wife has raised some good young men, keenan was born to play football and he will suceed in life. guru will that be u dub or wazzu
November 5th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Does anyone know how things are going for Calhoun from Alhambra on the college front? He is putting up great numbers as well. I hope he is garnering attention.
Go Panthers! And Go All Bay Area Prospects!!