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Summit High quarterback Landon Greve prepares to pass during a game last September. Greve has recently been contacted by several Division 1 colleges about the possibility of playing at the next level.
FARMER'S KORNER - Most quarterbacks would be overjoyed if they threw for 3,072 yards over the course of a high school career.
Landon Greve reached the milestone as a sophomore, playing for Oklahoma Christian School, and after transferring to Summit High School as junior, he threw for another 1,727 yards.
It's no wonder word about Greve is starting to get out.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior-to-be has been recently contacted by coaches from the likes of Colorado State University, Colorado, Kansas State, Wyoming, North Carolina State and Oklahoma State.
There are some smaller schools with interest as well, but as Greve put it, "I would prefer to play Division 1 football," he said. "I love the atmosphere and everything that comes with it."
Landon Greve reached the milestone as a sophomore, playing for Oklahoma Christian School, and after transferring to Summit High School as junior, he threw for another 1,727 yards.
It's no wonder word about Greve is starting to get out.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior-to-be has been recently contacted by coaches from the likes of Colorado State University, Colorado, Kansas State, Wyoming, North Carolina State and Oklahoma State.
There are some smaller schools with interest as well, but as Greve put it, "I would prefer to play Division 1 football," he said. "I love the atmosphere and everything that comes with it."
Dylan Hollingsworth has been Summit's head coach for three years (he served as an assistant for one year before taking over the helm).
Although the Summit High School teacher has seen his fair share of players get recruited by colleges, he said the attention Greve's already received is unprecedented during his Tigers tenure.
Greve said he shares a mutual interest in several of the schools he's been contacted by including CSU, where he attended a junior day earlier this spring.
The event, which included a tour of the facility, some face time with the coaching staff and the observation of the current Rams team in a spring scrimmage, included only about 25 prospects from Colorado and beyond.
As for the possibility of a D-I scholarship, an offer could come anytime between now and February, when letters of intent can be signed.
Greve seems to know the process will take some more time.
Although the Summit High School teacher has seen his fair share of players get recruited by colleges, he said the attention Greve's already received is unprecedented during his Tigers tenure.
Greve said he shares a mutual interest in several of the schools he's been contacted by including CSU, where he attended a junior day earlier this spring.
The event, which included a tour of the facility, some face time with the coaching staff and the observation of the current Rams team in a spring scrimmage, included only about 25 prospects from Colorado and beyond.
As for the possibility of a D-I scholarship, an offer could come anytime between now and February, when letters of intent can be signed.
Greve seems to know the process will take some more time.
"Most of the coaches haven't been able to follow me," he said. "They want to see me in real-game situations, not just on tape."
College scouts will have their chance to see Greve (and several of his talented teammates) during summer camps at CSU (a full team camp for Summit) and at CU (a 7-on-7 passing camp).
"I think he's got the skill to play at that level," Hollingsworth said when asked about the QB's chances of playing D-1 ball. "But it depends on what (the various college teams) are looking for."
College scouts, who were only allowed to call Greve after April 15 (on a once-a-week basis), may start surfacing at Farmer's Korner as soon as this spring.
If and when the recruiters arrive to sit in on offseason workouts (they are prohibited from interacting with athletes as such times), they will likely be looking at other Tigers in addition to Greve.
"We have more kids who could play college ball in this class than any other class I've seen at Summit High," Hollingsworth said. "There are probably five kids who could realistically be playing on Saturdays."
College scouts will have their chance to see Greve (and several of his talented teammates) during summer camps at CSU (a full team camp for Summit) and at CU (a 7-on-7 passing camp).
"I think he's got the skill to play at that level," Hollingsworth said when asked about the QB's chances of playing D-1 ball. "But it depends on what (the various college teams) are looking for."
College scouts, who were only allowed to call Greve after April 15 (on a once-a-week basis), may start surfacing at Farmer's Korner as soon as this spring.
If and when the recruiters arrive to sit in on offseason workouts (they are prohibited from interacting with athletes as such times), they will likely be looking at other Tigers in addition to Greve.
"We have more kids who could play college ball in this class than any other class I've seen at Summit High," Hollingsworth said. "There are probably five kids who could realistically be playing on Saturdays."
The Tigers coach is hoping team leaders Jordan Sitkoski and Talon Roggasch will get some looks from the scouts.
According to Hollingsworth, Sitkoski, a speedy linebacker and running back, has been contacted by among others, the University of Utah and the University of Wisconsin, while Roggasch, a receiver, quarterback and running back, has heard from the University of New Mexico, the University of Wyoming and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Hollingsworth has helped Greve, Sitkoski and Roggasch by talking to interested coaches and scouting agencies. You can tell the coach and teacher would love to see his players move on to the collegiate ranks, if that is their true desire.
"It really depends on what they want," he said. "And what they're willing to do in the offseason to prepare."
Adam Boffey can be contacted at (970) 668-4634, or at aboffey@summitdaily.com.
According to Hollingsworth, Sitkoski, a speedy linebacker and running back, has been contacted by among others, the University of Utah and the University of Wisconsin, while Roggasch, a receiver, quarterback and running back, has heard from the University of New Mexico, the University of Wyoming and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Hollingsworth has helped Greve, Sitkoski and Roggasch by talking to interested coaches and scouting agencies. You can tell the coach and teacher would love to see his players move on to the collegiate ranks, if that is their true desire.
"It really depends on what they want," he said. "And what they're willing to do in the offseason to prepare."
Adam Boffey can be contacted at (970) 668-4634, or at aboffey@summitdaily.com.
