Nick Clarke was a bull of an offensive lineman at Atlee High School, located just outside of Richmond. A two-time All-Metro pick, he was smart and had an edge to his game. He loved nothing more than burying a defensive tackle onto the turf.
He also looked the part of a tough guy. He was big and had blondish hair down to his shoulders. When he put on his game face, it was intimidating.
So why did no colleges seem to want Clark?
For a while, Campbell was the only school to offer a scholarship, but even the Camels withdrew the offer when someone else committed to them.