Washington State offers Etiwanda RB Mason
Just last weekend, Etiwanda running back Marcus Mason was hoping to impress enough in an all-star game to convince New Mexico State to finally offer him a scholarship. On Thursday he suddenly had a Pac-10 offer on the table. After receiving Mason's highlight tape from Etiwanda coach Steve Bryce, Washington State issued Mason his first scholarship offer this afternoon.
The Masons will host a home visit for Washington State Monday before taking a recruiting trip to Pullman, Wash. next weekend. Mason, who rushed for 1,623 yards and 15 touchdowns in his lone full season on the offensive side of the ball, received serious interest from only FCS schools Sacramento State and Weber State in addition to New Mexico State prior to Thursday.
"About a week and a half ago I sent out his game tape with his transcripts and all his information," Bryce said. "Since then, a lot of different schools have called on him. He played so well and got so many yards in this one year and now he's finally getting the attention he deserves."
Though he always perferred offense, Mason played safety until midseason of his junior year. After 184 yards on just 32 carried last season Mason carried the full load this year, averaging 7.7 yards per carry and collecting 1,855 total yards and 19 total touchdowns.
His top-flight speed was always evident - Mason ran a hand-timed 4.26-second 40-yard dash and an electronically timed 4.38 - but Mason showcased a toughness this season that enhanced the productivity of the 5-foot-8, 175-pound senior.
"If you're going to take a chance on a kid, why not take a chance on the fastest kid in the area," Bryce said. "He's the fastest kid I've ever coached. And he only fumbled once in 210 carries. I don't know if I've ever heard of that."
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Clay Fowler has been covering high school sports for six years in California and Texas. He was born in Dallas, attended the University of Texas and worked in Central Texas before joining the Daily Bulletin staff in 2006.
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Congrats... It is good to see our area schools putting out D1 talent!
Congratulations Marcus.. I know you will do well... keeping working hard both on and off the field.