Reflector · Sep 11, 2015
Gator’s Greenville roots
Florida defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III, top, intercepts a pass intended for New Mexico State wide receiver Tyrain Taylor (5), during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won 61-13. (AP Photo/John Raoux)After East Carolina football practice Tuesday night, veteran receivers coach Donnie Kirkpatrick recollected a 7-on-7 summer passing camp at ECU in 2009 when rising South Central High School freshman Vernon Hargreaves III successfully battled with a senior and Division-I bound receiver from a Durham high school.
On Wednesday, former South Central football coach Walt Davis told the same story.