Los Osos RB aiming for college decision in 2-3 weeks
Los Osos High School running back Arby Fields has pocketed seven scholarship offers so far - Nevada, Northwestern, UNLV, Duke, Washington State, Colorado State and Idaho State - but the charismatic senior isn't in a rush to end the recruiting process.
He's hoping to have a decision in the next two to three weeks, but not before he takes official visits to Arizona State (who is interested but hasn't made an offer) Northwestern and Washington State.
"Most people say the process is so stressful," Fields said. "But I think it's fun. I just want to see what more is out there."
Stress clearly isn't an overwhelming presence in Fields' life, no better demonstrated than when the back broke the offensive huddle at the end of Thursday's practice by leading the group in a little Montell Jordan 'This is how we do it.'
If Thursday was any indication, Fields carefully rations his practice time. He spent a good five minutes in a genuine attempt to convince his offensive coordinator to implement the Wildcat offense, of Arkansas and Miami Dolphin fame. You can guess who he wanted to take the direct snap.
While his wish wasn't granted (or even remotely considered) it's hard to blame Fields for wanting a few more touches. After a breakout junior year netted him 1,144 rushing yards and 17 TDs, Fields has 79 carrries for 477 yards through six games this season, something Los Osos coach Tom Martinez attributes to opponents stacking the line of scrimmage.
Los Osos is finding different ways to keep Fields involved, evidenced by his 27 receptions for 417 yards, which make him the fourth leading RECEIVER in the Inland Valley.
"I'm not upset because I don't have 1,000 yards yet this year," Fields said. "We're winning. And I'm showing that I'm versatile. I'm showing I can do some different things out of the backfield and I can block."
Valencia West Ranch decided its priority was stopping UCLA-bound QB RIchard Brehaut when it took on Los Osos Oct. 10. Fields punished it in the form of 126 yards and 5 TDs on 21 carries.
When Los Osos takes on Upland Friday night, it'll be the third time in the last two years I'll have seen Fields play. He's one of those players who could play just about any position on the football field, and practically does, doubling as a cornerback in addition to returning punts and kickoffs.
One more position: He plays left field in the spring, too, but who's counting.
Comments
I have seen Arby alot this year and SERIOUSLY... Not impressed. Sorry but he wont run inside the tackles. Hes got to be going as a DB right. Last year he was alot better I think but there were also guys that could run inside opening the outside for him.
Posted by: justcoach81 | October 24, 2008 9:36 AM
Arby is a fantastic young man! You can listen to Arby and the Los Osos Grizzlies tonight and every Friday night on sportsnetusa.net with Steve Hassler and Greg Crouse.
Posted by: steve hassler | October 24, 2008 5:38 PM