'09 KY RB Rolandan "Deuce" Finch (Official Offer)

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'09 KY RB Deuce Finch



All-purpose back
Louisville (KY) St. Xavier

Ht: 5-foot-10
Wt: 204 lbs
Class: 2009 (High School)

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Finch is a strong and determined downhill runner with the physical tools and body structure to carry his current production to the college level. He possesses a thick, compact frame and can absorb or hand out the punishment between the tackles. Shows the running strength and durability to pound it in-line and wear down a defense. Most productive when he attacks the hole downhill at full speed with good shoulder lean. Difficult to arm tackle when he picks up momentum. Consistently breaks through lower arm-tackles with his powerful thighs, good lower-body strength and explosiveness. Doesn't give defenders a clean shot with his good body-tilt and pad level through traffic. Aggressive back who keeps his feet churning on contact and looks to finish runs often resulting in him spinning out the pile. While he is a strong north-south runner who shows some decisive cutting, he struggles at times with in-line vision and making defenders miss through the hole. Not real elusive or shifty and lacks good lateral quickness. More straight-lined and does not project well in today's popular college zone schemes. More of a one-gear back and lacks an extra gear needed to pull away when he turns the corner or finds an open seam. Good stride but top-end speed in the second level is just adequate. Does a good job pounding it between the tackles and can wear down a defense at the high school level, but physical upside may be limited and he could struggle carrying the load at the next level. Overall, Finch is an impressive downhill runner, particularly when he plants and accelerates north-south instead of trying to stretch it laterally. Limited on the number of schemes he can fit into in college but could develop into a workhorse in a power-running offense with added size and strength. Good prospect.

Jody Demling - Recruiting

We continue our look at top football prospects in the state of Kentucky for the Class of 2009 and this time we'll look at a Louisville-area running back.

St. Xavier High School running back Deuce Finch is getting some serious looks and the recruiting process figures to only get more hectic for the 5-foot-10, 200-pound runner.

Finch, who missed four games because of injuries as a junior, ran 170 times for 1,620 yards and 15 touchdowns. He averaged a whopping 9.2 yards a carry for the season.

Now, he's reaping the rewards in the recruiting game.

Finch said he's already been offered by Kentucky and Stanford and has been told an official offer from North Carolina State is in the mail.

"It's going great," Finch said. "I am wide open right now. There's really no top school for me right now. I'm just starting to go through the process."

Finch said he's also hearing from Louisville, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame and Indiana among others. He's going to Notre Dame's junior day on Saturday and will attend a junior day at Stanford in early April.

"It's all really fun for me," Finch said. "But it's still early. I just want to go to these junior days and see what's going on."

Finch said the offer from Stanford was especially nice.

"Being one of the best academic schools in the nation, it was (an offer) that made my eyes pop out," Finch said.

Finch was listed as a "potential" All-American out of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Junior Combine by CSTV.com analyst Tom Lemming.

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3/6

By D. Berk. Finch says he isn't close to making his choice, but says he does like Kentucky. He won't let pressure to stay in Louisville effect him.

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4/5

From the Kentucky site. Finch says that he isn't a lock to stay in Louisville, and is very interested in Kentcky. He had a good visit there this weekend.

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6/3

By D Berk. Vanderbilt has offered, joining Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati, NC State and Stanford. He still has no favorites.

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6/24

From O&B News...talks about the one day camp at Illinois he attended with his parents last week. Talks about his rising interest in the Illini. Has offers from Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Stanford, Vanderbilt and Northwestern.

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7/8

By D Berk. Finch talks about his offer from Illinois and says he really likes their offense and running game. He is still wide open.

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courier-journal.com | Jody Demling - Recruiting blog | The Courier-Journal

Despite several media reports, St. Xavier running back Deuce Finch has still not made a commitment.

Finch said reports that he committed to the University of Kentucky are false.

"I don't know where that started," Finch said.

The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Finch said he holds eight offers but is unsure when he might be ready to make a commitment.

Kentucky, Louisville, Illinois, Northwestern, Stanford, Vanderbilt, North Carolina State and Cincinnati have already offered Finch a scholarship.

"I am not ready to commit," Finch said. "I want to try and start narrowing it down some, but I want to take my time and make the best decision for me."

Finch, who missed four games because of injuries as a junior, ran 170 times for 1,620 yards and 15 touchdowns. He averaged a whopping 9.2 yards a carry for the season.

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7/24

From O&B News...has offers from Stanford, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, N.C. State, Cincinnati, Northwestern and Vanderbilt. Talks about Illinois as a school and campus and says he think she would be a good fit there.

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8/4

From the UK site. Finch plans to narrow his list to 4 or 5 before his season starts and then take visits. He is in no hurry to make a choice, and wants to make sure thst he feels comfortable with the coaches, players and school as a whole before making a choice.

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ESPN - Brown talks visits, Buckeyes lead for Berry - Football Recruiting

Running back Rolandan Finch (Louisville, Ky./St. Xavier) plans to make an unofficial visit to Louisville Sunday for the Cardinals home game with in-state rival Kentucky. Those two programs, along with Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Cincinnati, Stanford and Illinois are in the mix for the 5-foot-10, 205-pounder, one of the better prospects in the Commonwealth in the 2009 class. Stanford was first to offer Finch.

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10/20

From the Kentucky site...recaps his first official visit, to Kentucky, last weekend...talks about sitting down with Coach Brooks...Illinois is the only other official he is sure he will take but is also looking at Boston College, Northwestern, Vanderbilt and Louisville.