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About two weeks ago I had a chance to meet with Erik Greenburg Anjou, director of one of the two Ivy League football documentaries we've been waiting to see.
Erik told me the simple issue is funding, (not a surprise), but that he and co-producer Mark Bernstein are geting closer to reaching their goal.
They've also changed the name of the film to "Eight: Ivy League Football and America."
Columbia alum and former footballer Brian Dennehy is now doing the narration for the film, so at least the Lions will be well-represented throughout.
This film is NOT to be confused with the project spearheaded by Columbia alum George Gianfrancisco, titled "The League," which also looks good.
Here's what I've learned about the independent movie-making business in the last year: It's even more expensive and difficult that I thought, (and I really thought it was hard already).
I'm not sure which documentary will hit theaters or just be available on DVD, but I do know we should support both.
If anyone reading this has any connections to distributors, or just plain financial backers, who might be interested in helping these movies finally get released, don't keep it to yourself.
posted by Jake @ 2:11:00 AM
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According to The Orange County, California Register, Canyon High School wide receiver, Christian Danie, has committed to Columbia. Daniel is an excellent wide receiver who had 36 receptions for 633 yards and eight touchdowns this past season. Scout.com previously reported that Christian has a 4.6 gpa and 1950 to go along with his football stats. Another outstanding young man and football recruit for Columbia's Head Coach Norries Wilson and his staff. Congratulations to Christian and Christian's family on his becoming a Columbia Lion!
"Christian Daniel," is, of course, the name, and "1950" is the SAT score. Can't wait to see him on the field with Austin Knowlin, Nico Guitierrez, Taylor Joseph and the rest of the Lions' outstanding receiving corps.
But,The Los Angeles Times has on its Jan. 16 commitment list: "WR -- Christian Daniel, Anaheim Canyon. Committed to Columbia but considering UCLA."
Christian Daniel would probably walk on at UCLA, if he decides to stay on the west coast.
Most senior fball recruits in SoCal would love to play for the dream team (coaching staff) that Neuheisel has assembled in westwood.
Why would any kid walk on at such schools...don't they understand they won't play? Just a few years ago a running back from San Diego County "committed" to Columbia, walked on at UCLA and was never heard from again. I think TWO of the RBs on that squad he tried to walk on to are in the NFL now.
Why would any kid walk on at such schools...don't they understand they won't play? Just a few years ago a running back from San Diego County "committed" to Columbia, walked on at UCLA and was never heard from again. I think TWO of the RBs on that squad he tried to walk on to are in the NFL now.
Why would any kid walk on at such schools...don't they understand they won't play? Just a few years ago a running back from San Diego County "committed" to Columbia, walked on at UCLA and was never heard from again. I think TWO of the RBs on that squad he tried to walk on to are in the NFL now.
Ooops!
I remember the running back who walked on to UCLA. He would have been an Ivy POY by now.
That running back, Craig Sheppard, 6'1", 190, almost got into the SC game due to injuries. I think that would have been his first action. He's listed as a red-shirt sophomore, so he may yet see the field. Still a punk, however. :)
A very talented wide receiver like Christian Daniel is likely to compete for playing time almost immediately at Columbia and could play in 30-40 games in his four-year college career. As a walk-on at any Pac 10 school, the chances are that he will be redshirted his first year, and then. if he is very lucky, see some limited action, behind the nationally recruited players his next four years, assuming he remains in the program. Anyway, all this interest, shows how much we Columbia Football Fans want him to come to Columbia.
The Seattle Times ran two stories over the weekend on the behind the scenes crimes and misdemeanors that were covered up during Neuheisel's Rose Bowl season at the University of Washington. Neuheisel has quite a record of rules infractions and skirting the truth. Christian Daniel and his family I'm sure are capable of making their own decision, but I would encourage them to read the articles in the Seattle Times as part of their decision making process.
The Seattle Times article is a feeble attempt to slow the momentum that Neuheisel has created at ucla.
Notwithstanding that, my guess is Danie firm's up his commitment to columbia.
I enrourage all of you to check out the trailer for this film.
You can tell that the producer's behind this film are pro's.
Hopefully we will be able to see this COMPLETED film at next yr's Ivy Football Dinner.
Yes, but if he came to Columbia he would lose many more games, travel further from home, play in front of less fans, be in colder weather, not meet as many pretty girls, not receive as competent coaching..... the list goes on.
There are more factors than just playing time and education. This is a four year decision.
"not meet as many pretty guys"---are you willing to say that in front of all the Columbia football players from California who met their beautiful wives in New York City? The weather may be colder, but the women are pretty good looking in the Big Apple.
typo: I meant "girls."
Jake, one of the possible recruits you wrote about recently,Mickey Brewer, has committed to Presbyterian College in North Carolina.
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