(Arkeel) Newsome piles on yardage, history at Ansonia

[sportsart]

Tonight versus Derby.

NHRJimFuller​

7:06pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome goes 76 yards on second play to put Ansonia up 7-0 #cthsfb

NHRJimFuller

7:07pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome passed Tim Washington for No 2 spot in state history #cthsfb

Does Ansonia play anyone of note before the playoffs? I'm in this kid's corner as the real deal no matter who he plays against but would like to see what he does vs the better teams.

Amazing stuff....

 

[formerlurker]

Does Ansonia play anyone of note before the playoffs? I'm in this kid's corner as the real deal no matter who he plays against but would like to see what he does vs the better teams.

Amazing stuff....

I'm kinda feeling you, Sports, I had the same thoughts when I'd read Arkeel's numbers a few years ago. I finally realized that this young man is facing off against kids his own age every single game. He's not playing down. Some mistakenly call his conference weak but his playoff numbers against better competition don't fall greatly.

They say it takes 21 days to create a new habit. Arkeel blew past 21 jaw dropping performances a long time ago. His first game against a "better" team might be 10 months from now but I'm buying this kid's stock today, before it goes public. I've never seen him play but I'm a numbers guy. They don't lie.

 

[huskymedic]

Does Ansonia play anyone of note before the playoffs? I'm in this kid's corner as the real deal no matter who he plays against but would like to see what he does vs the better teams.

Amazing stuff....

I'm sure Kris1 will chime in w/ AK's finals stats from tonight (huge night) but Ansonia manhandled previously undefeated Derby. Ansonia plays Masuk next week. Masuk was a top 15 team in the State this week (#8 in the NH Register Top 10 poll - not ranked in Top 10 in the Courant's poll) but lost by 3 to unranked Pomperaug.

NHRJimFuller​

7:22pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Among RBs Arkeel Newsome has passed on national HS record book is former Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims​

#cthsfb

 

[kris1]

Newsome carried 31 times for 312 yards, 5TDs in their 62-28 win over rival Derby. Derby gave Ansonia all they could handle in the first half. Newsome earned every yard tonight. He had a couple amazing runs in the second half where he looked hemmed in yet escaped for long gains. He did fumble once in the red zone, trying to fight for extra yardage. It went out of the end zone for a touchback.

Masuk was beaten tonight by Pomperaug 35-32. Derby's offense had success. Masuk runs a similar offense. Thursday night should be interesting.

 

[kris1]

On the season:

78 carries, 1172 yards (15.02 y/c), 19 TDS

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller​

11:31am via TweetDeck​

A year after being knocked out of game vs. Derby, #UConn commit Arkeel Newsome comes back strong
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2013/10/uconn-recruit-making-up-for-lost-time.html

>>According to the National High School Football Record book, Newsome's 127 career rushing touchdowns is 11th all-time and one behind two players including current Denver Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno.<<

 

[huskymedic]

Ansonia’s Arkeel Newsome chases history against Masuk
http://www.gametimect.com/ansonias-arkeel-newsome-chases-history-masuk/

 

[huskymedic]

MikePucciNHR

7:42pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome has 23 carries for 251 yards and 4 scores. #cthsfb 40 yards from breaking record

34-14 Ansonia @ the half!

 

[huskymedic]

MikePucciNHR
7:42pm via Twitter for iPhone
Newsome has 23 carries for 251 yards and 4 scores. #cthsfb 40 yards from breaking record

34-14 Ansonia @ the half!

In style to start the third:

MikePucciNHR​

8:02pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Arkeel Newsome breaks state rushing record with 57 yd td run #cthsfb

MikePucciNHR​

8:03pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome 2pt run. Ansonia leads 41-14#cthsfb

MikePucciNHR

8:12pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome 66 yd td. #cthsfb

MikePucciNHR​

8:23pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome 26 carries, 396, 6 tds #cthsfb

SPBowley​

8:25pm via Twitter for iPhone​

Newsome out on this offensive series with Ansonia up 49-14. Could have taken aim at that single-game record if they wanted, but...#cthsfb

 

[Jimdish255]

There doesn't seem to be an answer for the opposition. He's the class of the field and looking forward to seeing him at UConn as a first year contributor. If we can block, he can run.

 

[kris1]

26 carries, 395 yards, 6 TDs in Ansonia's 56-21 drubbing of Masuk. Newsome played just 28 minutes of the contest.

Sean Patrick Bowley @SPBowley
"If anyone has any doubts about how good Arkeel is, they can't tell you if the ball is blown up or stuffed." -Ansonia's Tom Brockett #cthsfb

Newsome now has 8,385 career yards, with the potential of 8 or 9 games remaining, 10,000 is a distinct possibility.

On the season, he has 106 carries, 1580 yards (14.9 y/c), and 26 TDs (total)

 

[kris1]

Total offense: Masuk 288 yards, Ansonia 607 yards

 

[kris1]

Arkeel Newsome by the numbers
8,385 Career yards rushing (state record)
3,763 Yards rushing in 2011 (state record)
145 Career touchdowns (state record)
62 Touchdowns in 2011 (state record)
401 Yards vs. Derby in 2011, a personal high
388 Points scored in 2011 (state record)

per CT POST

 

[huskymedic]

Total offense: Masuk 288 yards, Ansonia 607 yards

"He has great vision," Masuk coach Dave Brennan said of Newsome, who had five runs of at least 25 yards Thursday. "He's got great, great feel and understanding of where the field is, where his blocking schemes are, and how to attack them. That's difficult.

"You don't teach vision, that's just a natural thing for an athlete of Arkeel's ability."

 

[kris1]

"He has great vision," Masuk coach Dave Brennan said of Newsome, who had five runs of at least 25 yards Thursday. "He's got great, great feel and understanding of where the field is, where his blocking schemes are, and how to attack them. That's difficult.

"You don't teach vision, that's just a natural thing for an athlete of Arkeel's ability."

"If you watch him every Friday, that's Arkeel Newsome," Brockett said. "He's heard a lot that he can't do it against a big school or a two-platoon defense, and all that stuff. He's one tough hombre. I've heard people say that he can only run outside. I don't know what they watch."

McKnight sprinted down field after handing the ball to Newsome and made one of the blocks that helped seal the edge.

"We feed off his energy," McKnight said. "He's a tremendous back and an all-around athlete. He can cut it anywhere he wants. His vision is crazy."

 

[noeynox]

Newsome looks great to me. Looks like a much better prospect to my untrained eye,than montrell Dobbs.

 

[uconnbill]

You have to love his vision and knowing how to use blockers for those longer runs. He may be smaller than Outlow but I wouldn't trade him straight up for Outlow.

 

[kris1]

Another look:


I really like Ansonia OL/DL, #66 Ryan Hovan (Sr., 6'5, 230). Great size, great motor. Missed all of last season with a broken leg. Has room to add size to his frame, very good athlete, very good student.

 

[huskymedic]

Another look:Corey Dzienkiewicz


I really like Ansonia OL/DL, #66 Ryan Hovan (Sr., 6'5, 230). Great size, great motor. Missed all of last season with a broken leg. Has room to add size to his frame, very good athlete, very good student.

Heck at this point - I think Newsome should just bring Butch Marazzi with him as package deal !

 

[huskymedic]

MikePucciNHR​

12:18pm via Web​

#Ansonia RB Arkeel Newsome named U.S. Army All-American Bowl Player of the Week#cthsfb

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

I really don't understand how this kid doesn't have other offers.

 

[kris1]

NVL FOOTBALL @NVLFOOTBALL
Arkeel Newsome rushing stats by the years (carries, yds., TDs): FR: 70-180-16, SO 313-3763-62, JR 227-2242-41, SR 106-1575-26 #cthsfb

 

[kris1]

For those interested....Here's a great mid-season recap of the CTHS Football season, from the boys at the New Haven Register.

Link: GAMETIMECT

 

[kris1]

Ansonia leads Wolcott 42-13 at the half. Newsome carried 25 times for 219 yards, 2 TDs, also had a 79-yard punt return for a TD. Jai'Quan McKnight (QB/DB, 2015) had a big first half. He had 2 TDs rushing, has thrown a 36-yard TD, and has an INT on defense.

Newsome's first carry of 3Q, 51-yard TD. Ansonia 48-13, 14 secs. in.

 

[kris1]

Newsome finished with 34 carries, 321 yards, 4 TDs rushing, a punt return for a TD, and an INT on defense, in 3Q of action. Ansonia 62-27 FINAL.