Top RB Takes in First College Experience

Before the beginning of the 2007 season, junior running back David Wilson was asked by George Washington’s (Danville, VA) running backs coach to write out a list of goals. One goal was to rush for over 1,000 yards, something he easily accomplished. Another was to receive a Division 1A scholarship offer, and the 5-11, 190-pound standout just landed his third offer yesterday.

“I just got offered [yesterday morning] by UNC,” Wilson said.

The University of Maryland was the first school to offer, followed by the University of Virginia earlier this month. Learning of the Maryland offer was a memorable experience.

“I went crazy when I got my first offer,” Wilson said. “My brother had just come back from California from the Navy. My father was out working on a house. I came back home and I had a message to call [George Washington Head] Coach [Dan] Newell. I called and he told me that Maryland had offered. I was so excited. The day was actually Christmas Eve. That was the best Christmas present.”

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