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Topic: 2015 WR/CB Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio SIGNEE

Topic: 2015 WR/CB Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio SIGNEE

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Ted Thompson
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2015 WR/CB Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio SIGNEE

Posted: 2/24/2015 9:08:57 PM

Congrats Langston Provitt @lprovitt4 on committing to Ohio University! @htpreps @larryblustein @FlaHSFootball pic.twitter.com/CEznTFNnla
— VeniceIndianFootball (@VeniceIndianFB) February 24, 2015

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/24/2015 9:17:57 PM

Hudl highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1857928/langston-provitt

Sarasota Herald-Tribune article

Provitt a player for all seasons - "It seems like college would be a good fit for Provitt, because academically, he’s no slouch either. He holds a 3.6 GPA, 4.2 weighted, and is taking honors physics, advanced placement economics and a dual enrollment written communications course this semester."

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/24/2015 10:18:52 PM

What? Another speed guy from Florida? And unrated and unknown to all the services, with no other offers?

LOL - There has to be a story here somewhere. He clearly has talent, both offensively and defensively, so how did he come to be so far under the radar that no one noticed him? It wasn't like he was the star of a bad team, or in some hidden conference... his team started the year 10-0 before ending up 11-2, and one of the losses was to the eventual runner up in the state championship.

Also, how does Ohio have another scholarship available...?

Last Edited: 2/24/2015 10:19:41 PM by L.C.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/24/2015 11:03:28 PM

I was going to guess preferred walk-on, but the article states we're holding a scholarship for him...grey shirt or someone else will be a non-qualifier?

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/24/2015 11:20:52 PM

I was going to guess walk on too, but apparently Davon Henry will be leaving the team (too many injuries). I don't get why he's so under the radar, looks like a good player.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/25/2015 8:28:22 AM

Such a shame on Davon Henry. He gave it his best shot, and worked through two shoulder surgeries, and two rehabs, and was able to play a little bit last year. If you look at his twitter, at the top is a picture of him, Jake Schany, and John Tanner, three guys from the class of 2012. All three were talented, but they are now all gone from the team due to injury:
https://twitter.com/7kinghenry2012

It's just another reminder of what a bad year 2012 was, and how those injuries are still affecting things.

As for Provitt, the last guy Ohio took from Florida that was under the radar, unrated, and had no other offers was Lavon Brazill.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/25/2015 11:30:47 AM

i'm good friends with Davon. I can ask him if he's leaving.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/25/2015 11:48:32 AM

L.C. wrote:

Also a reminder to all of us in "internet boardland" just how much these kids put on the line for themselves, the school and the program. Something we should all remember before criticizing the heart, effort or ability of one of our student-athletes.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/25/2015 12:06:26 PM

Wow...Provitt...this class reminds me of oldies radio...the hits just keep on comin.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/25/2015 7:20:19 PM

Perhaps the Bobcats will be on top of the MAC in the return game. One kickoff return per game and 10 punt returns! Nice to see an addition like this that has many talents; if he only excels as a return man he's a great addition.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/26/2015 1:53:13 PM

Venice is the high school that Dri Archer went to, by the way. Trey Burton of the Eagles was also there at the same time.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/26/2015 5:21:43 PM

L.C. wrote:

...LOL - There has to be a story here somewhere....

Here's an interesting article about him written before the season:
http://preps.heraldtribune.com/2014/08/21/provitt-player-.../

It seems he is originally from Youngstown, but his family moved to Florida at some point. One of the things that may have hurt him, recruiting wise, is that he was a three-sport athlete, lettering in football, basketball, and baseball. These days athletes tend not to do that, and instead focus on a single sport so they can be the best possible at that sport.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/26/2015 10:10:29 PM

LC, I'm with you. There has to be a story here.

I watched the video. Always hard to tell what level of competition on film, but given its Florida I have to believe it was good.

Langston seems to have good lateral speed and change of direction.

Did every other college think he was going to play another sport?

Seems to be great scouting by Ohio...Provitt could be a real steal in this recruiting year.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/26/2015 10:49:31 PM

He really has deceptive Speed. He doesnt get caught from behind. Looking forward to seeing him play. Great addition.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/26/2015 11:00:51 PM

There's so many plays in that film where hes playing QB, and even with the entire defense stacking the box he just runs around them.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/26/2015 11:09:48 PM

DesertDog wrote:

Agree with everything you say. It is amazing he didn't have offers. Have to wonder if he played so many positions that it was hard to pin him down position-wise. He is an "athlete" for sure.

Last Edited: 2/26/2015 11:11:22 PM by colobobcat66

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/27/2015 12:12:59 PM

colobobcat66 wrote:

DesertDog wrote:

Agree with everything you say. It is amazing he didn't have offers. Have to wonder if he played so many positions that it was hard to pin him down position-wise. He is an "athlete" for sure.

I watched the videos again, and I think that the multiple sports and multiple positions may be be a part of his lack of offers, but I think that the thing that probably held the offers back was probably the stopwatch. I bet that, if you timed him, he only runs a 4.7 or so 40. He rarely, if ever, flat outruns anyone. The good news is that he runs a 4.7 forty backwards and sideways, too. ;)

Seriously, from watching the film, his best attributes are his toughness, his ability to see and understand what is going on on the field, his balance, his ability to accelerate in any direction at any time, and his ability to just make plays when they are needed. He is cool under fire, and just makes things happen.

I think he has the ability to make an immediate impact as a punt-returner, a position that calls for acceleration, ability to change direction, toughness, and field awareness. Beyond that, will he end up on defense or offense? I have no idea, but I bet he finds his way onto the field somewhere.

Last Edited: 2/27/2015 12:14:40 PM by L.C.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/27/2015 2:10:08 PM

So excited to have @lprovitt4 as the newest member of the @OhioFootball family! pic.twitter.com/ZYnEsiuoyn
— Brian Haines (@BrianHainesb) February 27, 2015

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/27/2015 6:56:18 PM

Slotted at DB. I am hoping that is because we have so much talent at the WR position that we would never be able to use his athletic skills on offense.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 2/27/2015 8:26:29 PM

C Money wrote:

Slotted at DB. I am hoping that is because we have so much talent at the WR position that we would never be able to use his athletic skills on offense.

Try this. Ball to RB. Have Ball red-shirt and study all the film on on Roger Craig and Marcus Allen. Now since Mr. Provitt likes to be busy have him practice all the DB position and a little Wildcat in his spare time.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 3/1/2015 10:20:58 PM

The article is very encouraging. Love his academics. Good signing!

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 3/6/2015 4:21:48 PM

Jeff McKinney wrote:

The article is very encouraging. Love his academics. Good signing!

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 3/6/2015 10:53:23 PM

Bcat2 wrote:

C Money wrote:

Slotted at DB. I am hoping that is because we have so much talent at the WR position that we would never be able to use his athletic skills on offense.

Try this...and a little Wildcat in his spare time.

Why Bcat, I'd say that is blasphemes, pure and simple and from you of all people.

I like it; reminds me of the 70's on campus where after a while even the straight kids started acting like rabblerousers against authority.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 3/7/2015 7:18:25 AM

MonroeClassmate wrote:

Bcat2 wrote:

C Money wrote:

Slotted at DB. I am hoping that is because we have so much talent at the WR position that we would never be able to use his athletic skills on offense.

Try this...and a little Wildcat in his spare time.

There are some years in the 70s I don't seem to remember well.

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RE: 2015 WR Langston Provitt (Venice, FL) - Ohio Commit

Posted: 5/28/2015 11:53:04 AM

Langston Provitt retweeted
CoachK ‏@CoachK7777777 2h2 hours ago

Whoville keeps rolling! This time in the classroom! Florida 6A Baseball Academic Champs! Highest GPA in State! #Whossmart!

"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men." JFK

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