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Post by bschmurda on Nov 2, 2023 18:32:14 GMT -8
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Post by Gundo on Nov 2, 2023 18:50:59 GMT -8
Name: Kodi Cornelius
Ranking: 3-star School: Casa Grande (Petaluma, CA)Senior: 2024HT: 6'1"WT: 295 lbsV. Football: #51 • OL & DL - two-way player Started to become interested in playing competitive football in HS. www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/prep-football-casa-grandes-kodi-cornelius-full-of-love-for-the-game
"And, as it turns out, that decision to aim for Division I football seems like it will pay off. Cornelius currently sits at eight offers: Eastern Michigan, San Diego State, Washington State, Sacramento State, UC Davis, Air Force, Army, and Nevada-Reno.
Nevada was the first to make an offer, in late January of this year. Getting the phone call felt like a weight lifting off his shoulders, Cornelius recalled.
“I didn’t have to worry about paying for college, didn’t have to worry about going into debt post-college, didn’t have to worry about my mom going into student loan debt, that all got lifted off of me,” Cornelius said with a big smile across his face. “I felt a thousand times lighter, and I felt so uplifted.”
As for that ever-growing love for the game, he now gets googoosebumpsse bumps talking about it. While concentrating on the upcoming season, he also wants to help teammates who seek to play college football. There are a few guys on the fence, he said, and Cornelius has long wanted to help elevate Casa Grande’s program.
After all, it is home.
“Not only has (Casa) been a home to me to thrive in and try to make an impact off of, but it’s also been a building block in developing as a person,” Cornelius said. “John (Antonio) has done a great job of not only being by my side to guide me but also to make sure I’m not getting ahead of myself.”
This season, the Gauchos will look to improve on a 6-5 record that saw them finish third in the Vine Valley Athletic League with a 4-2 record. But also, as cliché as it sounds, Cornelius said he just wants to have fun.
“I want to enjoy this senior season,” he said. “I want to thrive with my teammates, and just soak it all up before I have to say goodbye to everybody. And also, if the opportunity presents itself, rack up a few more offers and bring more attention to Casa Grande.”
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