Quan Rucker elected to play football for Wake Forest once his high school career is over at West Iredell High School.
The receiver has given the university a verbal commitment. (More on this story can be found in Wednesday's edition of the R&L).
"Wake Forest was high on his list," West Iredell coach Mark Weycker said.
Higher than Clemson, Illinois, North Carolina State and Virginia, just to name a few. Those schools pursued his services, too.
I think this is a great decision by an athlete I have a lot of respect for. Wake Forest is a fine academic institution with a football program on the rise. The Demon Deacons are 20-7 over the last two seasons, which includes an 11-3 mark in 2006, when they won the Atlantic Coast Conference title.
It always pleases me to see good things happen for good people, and Rucker is definitely one of those. If you've ever had the fortune of speaking to the young man, you know what I'm talking about. He's very grounded, a yes sir, no sir, yes ma'am, no ma'am, type of guy.
In addition to his tremendous athletic skill set -- he is a three-sport athlete at West Iredell -- Rucker will bring a good work ethic and strong leadership qualities to Wake Forest.
Those attributes have to be valued as much as his big-play ability, which keyed West Iredell's come-from-behind win over North Piedmont Conference champion West Rowan last season. After falling behind 12-0 midway through the third quarter, Rucker hauled in a slant pass from Jared Thompson, split two defenders and took it the rest of the way for a 72-yard touchdown. The Warriors' 20-18 win over West Rowan was the Falcons' only regular season loss.
Yes indeed, Wake Forest will be getting an all-around talent.
That's for sure.
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