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'07 OH OL Nick Schepis (Boston College Verbal)

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My Take: I think the only thing holding Nick back from an offer is his frame. He is only 6'3 and really looks to be as solid as he can get. He could and probably will be able to add about 20-30 lbs by the time he would be asked to play, but I think the staff would rather not risk on someone that they are not sure is going to be able to fill out to the size that they would like.

But in evaluating his film and seeing him at camp, he really is the ideal lineman that the staff likes. He is quick off the ball, he can pull and get up in the hole very quick for an o-lineman. His feet for pass-blocking are also very good as he slides them very well and you don't see a crossover step that many young kids will do and set themselves up for getting beat. He does lean a little bit in running blocking at times but that might be when he is tired late in games, not sure. But there are clips where he is obviously the low man and is driving his man off the ball. Also these clips show him at tackle and he will certainly be playing guard or center in college.

I would be curious to see what this kid could do on the defensive side of the ball, with his quickness and ability to explode off the ball. I think he is an olineman trapped in a DT body. He will find a home somewhere, but unfortunately I don't think it is going to be here.
 
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My Take: Not very impressed here. Nick is adequate..but not much more in my opinion. He lacked explosiveness to me and looked stiff...he seemed to lumber along instead of showing the athleticism a smaller OL should possess. He did have very active feet and finished blocks once he found his base/balance. I don't see an offer coming his way.
 
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL



Schepis to play for BC



Tuesday, July 18, 2006 Eddie Dwyer

Plain Dealer Reporter
Offensive lineman Nick Schepis of Walsh Jesuit has given an oral commitment to further his football career at Boston College.
Schepis' dad, Tony, told The Plain Dealer on Monday his son chose BC after seriously considering Northwestern, Stanford, Wake Forest and West Virginia. Schepis plans to sign a national letter of intent with the Eagles during the NCAA football signing period in February.
A tackle/guard for Walsh, who doubles as a defensive lineman, the 6-4, 280-pound Schepis was recruited by BC as a center. He is rated by many preseason publications and recruiting Web sites as one of the top two or three offensive linemen in Ohio, and the respected Ohio High Magazine publication ranked Schepis as the state's 18th best player at any position.
Schepis' coach, Gerry Rardin, said although you hear kids say it all of the time, "the fit" at BC was a major factor in Schepis' decision. Rardin said right from the start of the recruiting process, Schepis and his family put an emphasis on the education and the right fit, that bigger was not necessarily better when selecting a school.
Schepis' dad and Rardin pointed to Boston College competing in the highly regarded Atlantic Coast Conference and having a history of academic excellence.
"Although I see Nick growing into a 300-pound lineman in college, he is a very athletic kid," Rardin said while discussing Schepis' ability to play center at the next level.
To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
[email protected], 216-999-5169
 
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Future secure, Walsh senior focuses on now

Boston College recruit Nick Schepis cherishes last year with Warriors

By David Lee Morgan Jr.

Beacon Journal sportswriter

Nick Schepis' story is one of hard work, determination and the will to succeed.
The future is in place for Schepis, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound senior offensive lineman for Walsh Jesuit.
He'll be playing football next season at Boston College.
``Nick was elected a captain by his teammates because of his work ethic,'' longtime Walsh coach Gerry Rardin said. ``He leads by example. For instance, during the winter, he would bring some of the younger linemen and work with them just to make them better. He's an outstanding leader.''
A year ago, Schepis was under the radar when it came to college recruits. He was a player with potential who needed to prove he was a legitimate Division I college prospect.
Schepis, who lives in North Royalton and commutes to the Summit County private school 30 minutes away each day, believed he was Division I college material.
He set out to prove it.
Rardin also knew that Schepis was a Division I prospect and admired the way the young man prepared for his senior year.
``Last year, Nick was a solid player, but each and every game you saw continual improvement,'' Rardin said. ``Nick got off to a good start and by the end at the end of the season, he had improved tremendously.''
Last year, Schepis was one of the Warriors' top linemen, but he didn't receive any district awards. That didn't bother him at all.
``I didn't have a chip on my shoulder or anything like that,'' Schepis said. ``It basically just made me work harder during the offseason.''
After the '05 season, Schepis increased his workouts. He lifted weights four days a week with teammates, hooked up with a personal trainer and started attending speed and quickness camps.
``It actually was a very simple adjustment, and I just started working out six days a week,'' Schepis said. ``I had all the resources right here in front of me with our weight-training program and our coaches. They have so much experience and knowledge that the advice they gave made so much sense. Plus, my father told me that the best thing for me to do would be to work on my speed and quickness.''
By the spring and summer of this year, major colleges had taken notice.
Stanford, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Wake Forest and West Virginia were among them.
Schepis made his decision last month.
Boston College is in the Big East Conference with Cincinnati, Connecticut, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Florida, Syracuse and West Virginia.
``When I was talking to my parents about choosing a school, I was looking for the right fit. I was looking for the next Walsh Jesuit. Boston College has a nice blend of academics and athletics -- great people.''
Schepis also said it was a big relief to make his decision so that he could concentrate on his senior year and have fun.
``It is a little depressing to think that I have just one more year to spend with my family here at Walsh,'' Schepis said. ``But I think I found the same family at Boston College.''
 
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Week 2: Archbishop Hoban at Walsh Jesuit
Company man
Walsh Jesuit's Nick Schepis revels in the school's tradition and welcomes leadership role

Thursday, August 24, 2006
Tim Rogers
Plain Dealer Reporter

Walsh Jesuit football coach Gerry Rardin didn't have to search for a team leader.

It's hard to overlook Nick Schepis and his 6-4, 282-pound frame. It's not like looking for a needle in a haystack.

"Not only is he one of our better players, but he's also one of our more conscientious players," Rardin said of Schepis, who is beginning his third season as a starting tackle and will also play defensive end. "He's worked out six days a week since January, but he's also one of those kids who is truly concerned about the team.

"He cares about the younger kids. He cares about the entire program."

Boston College coaches probably had similar feelings when they offered Schepis a scholarship last month. A 3.6 student, he accepted and is thrilled that the recruiting process has ended.

"It was more than I ever dreamed it would be," said Schepis, who is ranked high on practically every list of Ohio's top players. "At one point it was really wild. But I never really thought about playing Division I football, at least at that level, until after my sophomore year. Then I went to a couple of camps and it really opened my eyes. BC's academics are unrivaled. It has a great football program and plays in a great conference [Atlantic Coast]. It has a beautiful campus. I was blown away."

He is regarded as a textbook lineman, with wonderful technique and footwork. It also doesn't hurt that he can bench press 325 pounds, squat 635 and cover 40 yards in 5.6 seconds.

"That didn't come naturally for him," said Rardin, beginning his 27th season. "He has worked extremely hard. He has earned everything that is coming to him."

The Walsh Jesuit tradition -- 12 playoff appearances and a state title in 1999 -- is something Schepis revels in.

"This is a great place, and not only for sports," he said during an interview in the school's Ricco Fieldhouse. "The academics are just as competitive as the athletics. I fully accept the leadership role. I like to lead by example and it's something I have worked for. I remember when I was a sophomore and how much the senior leaders helped me. I want to help our younger guys."

Schepis also is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to play both ways.

"I want to be on the field as much as I can to help the team," he said. "It's been seven years since we've won a state championship. We think we have the people in place to do it again."

To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:

[email protected], 800-683-7348
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