Recruiting has taken a backseat for Alcoa (TN) tight end/defensive end Tyler Robinson , who is now focused on finishing out his high school career in style. The 6-3 1/2, 255-pound senior, Class 2A Mr. Football lineman in Tennessee last season, looks to help Alcoa capture its sixth straight 2A state title.

“I haven’t heard anything from him about colleges or anything,” Alcoa head coach Gary Rankin said. “I think he’s going to worry about that after the season is over.”

Alcoa kicked off its 2009 season in fine fashion last week, defeating Bell County out of Kentucky 42-14. The Tornadoes take on Class 4A reigning state champion Maryville High School tonight. Last season, Maryville was the only team to defeat Coach Rankin’s squad, which finished 14-1.

Robinson, a talented prospect on both sides of the ball, played well in the 2009 season opener.

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