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'12 AZ WR Davonte Neal (Notre Dame Signee; Transfer to Arizona)

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Trevor Browne definitely isn't a football powerhouse, but that's still impressive.
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Yeah, West Valley teams routinely beat up on Trevor Browne. Still very good for one player to dominate like that though. If he does that against Avondale Westview in October or Peoria Centennial in November, then I'll be very impressed. Those are two stout defenses in Arizona's 5A-II.
 
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October 20, 2009 |
Laveen Cesar Chavez football on probation
by Jos? E. Garcia - Oct. 19, 2009
The Arizona Republic

The Arizona Interscholastic Association on Monday placed Laveen Cesar Chavez's football program on probation for a recruiting violation.

The sanction makes the team ineligible for the Class 5A Division I playoffs this season, though it will not forfeit any games.

The violation that resulted in the probation came from a North High School player who did not transfer. That player, one of three who was alleged to have contact with Cesar Chavez coach Jim Rattay, wrote a letter detailing his contact with Rattay. Only one player transferred.
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Additionally, the board had questions about Luke Neal, the father of a Cesar Chavez player, and what role he plays for the school and in the alleged recruitment of players.

Neal told The Republic on Monday he didn't recruit any players to Cesar Chavez and that his only role with the school is as a father who supports his son.
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Laveen Cesar Chavez football on probation
 
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Davonte' Neal, ATH, Chavez (Laveen, Ariz.), Class of 2012

Further down the line, Arizona must try to secure a commitment from rising star Davonte? Neal. Neal drew consideration for MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year after entering high school with a splash. The one-time grammar school prodigy is living up the hype once again in 2009, scoring five touchdowns in one game against Trevor Browne. He also had a 65-yard touchdown called back because of a penalty in that contest.

A track runner with outstanding speed, Neal may project better at cornerback given his 5-9 frame. Regardless of where he plays, he?ll be a major instate recruit in 2012. Arizona will have to do battle with Arizona State, which offered Neal as a ninth-grader last year.
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Cesar Chavez WR Devonte Neal transfers to Chaparral
Jos? E. Garcia - Jan. 14, 2010
The Arizona Republic

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Mesa High defenders bring down Cesar Chavez WR Devonte Neal during a game last season. Neal has enrolled at Scottsdale Chaparral

Devonte Neal, a standout wide receiver at Laveen Cesar Chavez, transferred to Scottsdale Chaparral, the school's athletic director, Corey Newland, said.

Neal's father, Luke, declined to comment on whether his son is at Chaparral. Devonte Neal hasn't been cleared to play sports yet, and Chaparral needs to make sure Neal's paperwork is in order before he steps on a field, Newland said.

As with any transfer, Newland visited the Neals' residence to make sure they are living in Chaparral's boundary, Newland said. But Newland said he hadn't checked if the Neals had abandoned their previous residence, which is required when a student transfers.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association placed Cesar Chavez's football program on probation in October because of the alleged recruitment of a Phoenix North player. The probation kept Cesar Chavez out of this season's playoffs, but Cesar Chavez still is under investigation for an alleged recruiting violation regarding another player. That student also played with the team despite allegations he was not medically cleared to play, according to a statement the parent of the player gave to the AIA.

The parent alleged that Cesar Chavez coach Jim Rattay and Luke Neal recruited the player to Cesar Chavez, according to the AIA. Rattay and Neal have denied the allegation to The Republic.

The parent has declined to go on the record with The Republic. Cesar Chavez principal Scott Gayman was notified of the recruiting allegations.

Cesar Chavez is turning in its report regarding the player Friday, Phoenix Union High School District spokesman Craig Pletenik said. The AIA's executive board will discuss what will happen next with Cesar Chavez's football program during its monthly meeting Tuesday.
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Cesar Chavez WR Devonte Neal transfers to Chaparral
 
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Davonte' Neal is looking forward to football season at Chaparral
Firebirds will be out to defend 5A-II behind pair of junior standouts
by Richard Obert - Jan. 19, 2010
The Arizona Republic

Davonte' Neal said he wanted to get a fresh start in high school and is looking forward to teaming up with quarterback Connor Brewer next football season at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale.

The sophomore wide receiver transferred from Cesar Chavez in Laveen to Chaparral last week. His father, Luke, said he found a residence in the Chaparral boundaries and is living there now with Davonte'.

Neal said he felt it was important to get away from the drama among Cesar Chavez, the Arizona Interscholastic Association and the Phoenix Union High School District over recruiting allegations over other players on the Chavez team.
The AIA placed the football program on probation during the fall. Later, a lack of hardship papers involving another transfer caused the team to forfeit all of its wins.

Brewer, a sophomore quarterback, helped lead Chaparral to the Class 5A Division II championship to cap the 2009 season.

Brewer and Neal became friends during a football camp their eighth grade year, Davonte' said.

"He used to come to my track meets and watch me run," Neal said.

Neal said he probably won't run track at Chaparral this spring, but his father said that Davonte' could run in some open USA meets to keep a competitive edge.
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Davonte' Neal is looking forward to football season at Chaparral
 
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Bordow: Neal's transfer a symptom of bigger problem
1 commentby Scott Bordow - Jan. 26, 2010
The Arizona Republic

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July 9, 2009: Davonte' Neal works out under the watchful eye of Cesar Chavez defensive coordinator and strength coach Greg Patrick at the Athlete's Factory in Phoenix.

I understand why sophomore wide receiver Davonte' Neal transferred from Laveen Cesar Chavez to Scottsdale Chaparral to play football.

He wants to win a state championship, and the Firebirds have one of the best programs in the state.

He's excited about playing with Chaparral quarterback Connor Brewer, an up-and-coming prospect and a good friend since the eighth grade.

He was uneasy about the situation at Cesar Chavez, the program having been placed on probation by the Arizona Interscholastic Association
for recruiting violations.

In all likelihood, Neal will prosper at Chaparral and look back on his years there with great fondness.

But I can't help but think that his decision is emblematic of what's wrong with the high-school sports landscape.
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Bordow: Neal's transfer a symptom of bigger problem
 
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Wide receiver Davonte' Neal was the sophmore MVP, after taking the freshman combine MVP honor last year. Neal is on a mission since leaving Laveen Cesar Chavez for Chaparral last month. He played most of his sophomore season with painful shin splints and didn't live up to the hype. He wants to show he's not all hype. He ran 40 yards in 4.41 seconds -- the fastest 40 time on the day. During one-on-one passing drills, Schuman said Neal was "uncoverable" and was a "man among boys."

Neal is only 5-8, which could be a knock on him in recruiting. But his skills set puts him "on another plane," Schuman said. Schuman compares him to Rutgers receiver Tim Brown, who has the same stature and made All-Big East last year after catching 55 passes for 1,150 yards and nine TDs.
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Rivals.com analyst ranks Neal No.2 overall at LA Camp

Rivals.com recruiting analyst Jeremy Crabtree said he ranked Scottsdale Chaparral sophomore receiver Davonte' Neal as the second-best football player overall at last weekend's Los Angeles Nike Camp at USC.

Crabtree said there were more than 300 underclassmen in the camp.

"He caught everything," Crabtree said. "In one-on-ones, the top corners were trying to go up against him to see if they could stop him. Only one or two guys were slowing him down but they didn't really stop him."

Neal measured at 5-foot-10, 172 pounds.

He'll attend camps in June at Arizona State and Arizona, along with Chaparral sophomore quarterback Connor Brewer.
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azcentral.com blogs - Richard Obert - Richardobert - Rivals.com analyst ranks Neal No.2 overall at LA Camp
 
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