ROUX: Hartmann falls through cracks ( State of Florida )

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At 5 feet 10 and 220 pounds, Hartmann had long been regarded as one of the top football prospects in the area. But because of his "lack of size," college coaches would make promises they have never kept. With National Signing Day coming up Wednesday, not one school that listed Hartmann as a top player on its list early on has been able stick to its promise. "It's frustrating to see a player as talented as Andy get overlooked by these schools," coach Byron Walker said. "What really confuses me is when they ask my opinion and I tell them about his ability, they appear not to comprehend a word I'm saying." Walker has been working the phones and calling coaches who had originally felt Hartmann was one of the elite prospects in South Florida. Division I-A schools such as Connecticut, which talked about an offer early on, have been replaced by I-AA colleges such as Fordham and Southeast Missouri State, and Division III schools such as Union, which makes Walker believe there will be a number of schools completely missing out on one of the state's outstanding football players. Hartmann has the speed, athletic ability and football skills to make an impact wherever he goes. Walker and Hartmann believe that with the hurricanes this year, he was limited in his exposure to larger colleges. Games against state-rated teams such as Immokalee and Vero Beach were called off. While those two games could have further showcased his talents, Hartmann missed out. But he did get the chance to shine in the Miami-Dade/Broward All-Star game where he was the only player who had the chance to play on both sides of the ball. "I thought that after that game, I would start to get calls," Hartmann said. "From last August until now, things have been a bit crazy, but I have so much faith in my ability that I know things will work out." The rest of the story

[CajunFan64]

If this Hartman guy is as good as everyone says he is, I say we take a chance on him, if nothing else we could use another good fullback. I mean take a guy like Brent Burkhalter or Joe Hadnot, those guys are about the same size as this Hartman, I mean he seems right up our alley if you ask me.


Geaux Cajuns

[Cajun Express]

So give the coaching staff a call and tell them we need this guy, contact him just in case we lose a committed guy before siging day we might make a pickup. I suspect he has plenty of offers. It seems he is not getting offers from those he wants to get offers from.

[RaginEsquire06]

If this Hartman guy is as good as everyone says he is, I say we take a chance on him, if nothing else we could use another good fullback.

A two way starter in South Florida....Enough said!