Isn't Vito a legacy?

 

I guess you could call him that. My father, brother, and I all went to Bowling Green High School, before he attended of course. I also go to the University of Kentucky, so it is an exciting moment for our family.

I guess you could call him that. My father, brother, and I all went to Bowling Green High School, before he attended of course. I also go to the University of Kentucky, so it is an exciting moment for our family.

 

My Dad, brother, and I all are Purples. Dad played in the 20's, coached in the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's. My brother and I played in the 60's, we both left BG a good while ago but the roots are deep.

It seems most Purples are "legacy". It is most definitely a unique public school in its draw for alumni to stay so well connected and get their kids in the system. It is the only reason I am trying to get back to BG as I want my son and two daughters to attend there also.

For us old guys that mourn over the loss of programs, can someone share some physical stats on this impressive and genetically blessed young man. Ht, wt, age, speed?

For us old guys that mourn over the loss of programs, can someone share some physical stats on this impressive and genetically blessed young man. Ht, wt, age, speed?

 

Devito "Vito" Tisdale

 

6' 2" 188lbs. Age? probably 14-15, Speed...fast.

I was on the coaching staff of Vito, Sr when he was at the Jr High. Showing my age. As he is known, "Little Vito" really is a remarkable player. Everyone has heard the statement, "the ceiling is high" and for little Vito it is VERY high. For a few years now he has been on the national scene with his invite to the Army allstar game in both his 7th and 8th grade year. As an 8th grader he was the defensive player of game and finished 2nd in their national ranking of middle school players. Vito has also been invited to play as a 9th grader as well. This exposure is what has allowed many eyeballs to watch him. Several schools (all majors) are in contact with him. I know for sure Jimbo at FSU has been writing him as has a handful of others.

 

He has the size to play several positions. Of couse in high school (around here anyway) a player like that it doesnt matter the position. I know as an 8th grader he had 2100 yards, averaging 20 yards a carry. It was a bit ridiculous.

 

Coach Wallace utilized him perfectly his freshman year as a corner.

 

This is strictly a guess but I bet a wooden nickle that I am correct. I say that as a frosh, playing varsity he had more INTs than any other in Purple history, as a frosh more tackles playing varsity, as a frosh had the most rushing yards playing varsity and as a frosh scored more points than anyone who played varsity. Meaning, as a frosh he is #1 in several categories playing varsity. My hunch is that this will continue in the coming years. Ive been a Purple for a while and dont recall any freshman getting D1 offers.

 

Again, the question is what position(s) does he play next season? Wallace is not a huge fan of playing kids both ways. As i mentioned earlier, whatever position he lands at he will excel.

 

Im guessing in college (pending his grades, behavior...) he will be used on defense. I just think at this level you have to put the ball in his hands. Will be great to watch. He is a 4.5 40 right now. My guess is he will be a 4.4 as a senior in a few years. He has nice height and very high football IQ (God given talent that he didnt learn from a coach). Being a Purple, with Coach Wallace and Spader is the best thing for him. His skills will only improve. He needs to continue to stay healthy, continue to stay in the classroom and continue toconduct himself well.

 

If those things happen he will be like a Michael Bush, Shawn Alexander type player out of highschool. What he does with it from there will be up to him. Many are very happy and excited to see how the coming years pan out for him. Looking forward to it!

Devito "Vito" Tisdale

 

6' 2" 188lbs. Age? probably 14-15, Speed...fast.

Thanks, Macdon. Sounds like a MAN that happens to be only 14-15 years old.

This guy is going to have many more offers to come

 

This Freshman Class in KY has the potential to have some super star players in it.

Update:

 

12/8 - University of Louisville offers.

Just keep a list of who doesn't offer him. It might be easier.

According to his twitter account, which was on the Purples home page, Vito Tisdale just received an offer from the University of Tennessee!

 

Congratulations Vito!!!

Is there any highlights on him that can be posted?

Always cool to see KY kids get looks from big schools. Congrats Vito.

Is there any highlights on him that can be posted?

 

CAP, If you go to this page and scroll down to the Christian County game there is a highlight specifically for Vito. Keep scrolling for his INT vs Fern Creek as well as it was pretty awesome.

 

http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/bowling-green-purples-(bowling-green,ky)/football/home.htm

CAP, If you go to this page and scroll down to the Christian County game there is a highlight specifically for Vito. Keep scrolling for his INT vs Fern Creek as well as it was pretty awesome.

 

http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/bowling-green-purples-(bowling-green,ky)/football/home.htm

 

Thanks.