Haven't been able to pay too much attention to the draft as my to-do list is way too long...
But I just heard on the D.C. area sports broadcast I listen to that Oren Burks is a proud graduate of South County High School in Fairfax Station, Virginia, which is less than 3 miles from my house. All my kids went to Catholic schools in the area and I follow SCHS sports only sporadically. But for all I know Burks grew up in my development or very close by.
He's within a couple of years of my two youngest kids, each of whom played many competitive school and league sports growing up, and they're pretty plugged into a lot of the kids in this area, so when I get a chance I'll ask them if they've got any insights to share.
Just another reminder that time flies. When we moved out to this area 30 years ago it was rolling countryside and woods, no schools nearby, etc., etc. The area has grown like topsy because of the huge population growth and job market in Northern Virginia. I remember going to more than a few Fairfax County Supervisor, school board and land use meetings to discuss the building and construction of this high school. It's a great school now, with a dynamite athletic program which has already produced more than its share of distinguished scholars and pro athletes. Extremely good teachers in general (
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But I digress. This young man sounds like an outstanding person from a wonderful family. I'd be rooting for him anyhow as a Packer and a man. But now he's a neighborhood kid too!
This will only add to the the legion of Packer fans in this area, I am sure. There are a zillion Green Bay fans out here.
Greatest team in the league with fans and admirers everywhere, but most posters here already know and acknowledge that.
Great job, Gute!