Jennings Discusses Decision


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Lynchburg Christian Academy tailback/linebacker Rashad Jennings made his late last night, choosing the Pittsburgh Panthers over Virginia Tech. For Jennings, it was a very tough decision to make.

“It was a very tough decision,” said Jennings. “The [Virginia] Tech staff is wonderful. They did a great job. I really like coach Beamer and everyone there.”

In the end, his decision came down to an opportunity to fulfill a dream.

“When I spoke to coach Beamer and coach Rogers last weekend, they told me they were recruiting me as a linebacker,” said Jennings. “I love playing linebacker and that’s great, but when I talked to coach [Walt] Harris, he told me they see me as a tailback. Playing running back in college is something I have always wanted to do. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to at least have a chance to fulfill my dream.

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