Thirty years after his college playing days ended at Arizona, lineman great Glenn Parker will see his son Will begin his college career at Colgate this fall.
That became official today on National Signing Date. Will Parker, a diverse talent listed as a tight end, is officially part of the Raiders, who are part of the Patriot League. Parker played linebacker and quarterback with Catalina Foothills.
Glenn Parker posted this statement about his son on Twitter: “So happy for this kid. All about the team, the team, the team! Better son than I could have asked for. Love you buddy!”
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The following is a list of tweets showing Parker’s signing and others from Southern Arizona hopeful of signing with a program soon:
TE CASEY PARKER, COLGATE (CATALINA FOOTHILLS)
So happy for this kid. All about the team, the team, the team!
Better son than I could have asked for. Love you buddy! https://t.co/27UnjWlo8U— Glenn Parker (@kcgp62) December 18, 2019
Our next signee from the desert can DO IT ALL! Raider Nation, welcome @will_parker44 to the family!#won🏈⚔️#WhatsYourRingSize pic.twitter.com/Dmm9SjXY7U
— Colgate Football (@ColgateFB) December 18, 2019
Congrats to @will_parker44 and the Parker family on signing to @ColgateFB to Cherish the Next 4 years you Deserve it! @FootballMediaAZ pic.twitter.com/BMiFmgIMbE
— Falcons Football (@CATFoothills_FB) December 18, 2019
UNDECIDED
QB JOVONI BORBON (BUENA)
Grateful to receive my 3rd offer!! Thank you Coach!! @CoachJFitz @BrevardF5 @JavierJMorales @FootballMediaAZ pic.twitter.com/jE4Xx4bLv8
— J❗️ (@jovoniborbon) December 2, 2019
RB BRANDON BARRIOS (IRONWOOD RIDGE)
Blessed for receiving an offer in Southern California from The University of La Verne. @ULV_Football Thank you Head Coach Krich @CoachKrich for this wonderful opportunity. @CoachPerrone @gridironarizona @irhsfbbooster @JustinESports @AZPreps365Andy pic.twitter.com/5u5m87uckW
— Brandon Barrios (@B_Barrios2020) December 18, 2019
TE/LB JESSE AVINA (BUENA)
Honored to receive my first offer to the University of Jamestown! Thank you Coach and to everyone that has helped me on this journey! @jfederico8 @JimmieKnight @JimmieFootball @gridironarizona @AZHSFB @FootballMediaAZ @HighBuena pic.twitter.com/Mh9caPqydl
— Jesse Avina (@JesseAvina3) December 17, 2019
TE CONNOR WITTHOFT (SALPOINTE)
Had a great home visit with @CoachNolanSwett!! #DefendtheDistrict. pic.twitter.com/7X7Aj6zH2A
— Connor Witthoft (@ConnorWitthoft) December 14, 2019
LB JAYSON PETTY (SABINO)
All glory to God! After a great official visit I am excited and blessed to announce that I have been offered a scholarship to Minot State university‼️ thank you @CoachNickNissen @CoachLaDage @gridironarizona @MikeAldrich @Coach_McBrayer @SabinoFootball1 pic.twitter.com/tACKZURO4x
— Jayson Petty (@pettyjayson1) December 8, 2019
DE DAMAGGIO STREVAY (CIENEGA)
Thank you so much to @coachbeckMOA for taking the time to come down to Cienega the other day and I hope to stay in touch! Go Thunderwolves!! @CSUPFootball pic.twitter.com/q9w0AcnedH
— Damaggio Strevay (@DStrevay) December 12, 2019
DB CAMERON DRESCHER (IRONWOOD RIDGE)
Blessed to have received an offer to play football for Simpson college. Thank you @CoachJustinFord for the opportunity pic.twitter.com/vQAOs60ONL
— Cameron Drescher (@Camdresch) November 16, 2019
DE LUKE REGINA (SALPOINTE)
Beyond excited and blessed to receive my first offer from Presentation college!! Huge thanks to @Brassilio @CoachGlas05 @PCSaintFootball! pic.twitter.com/hZJb9dpc7u
— Luke Regina (@LukeRegina2) November 29, 2019
LB TRENT STRONG (SALPOINTE)
I am Blessed to say that I have received my first Division 1 OFFER from Drake University. I want to thank @LancerFBcoach for all his support and guidance and @tstepsis for this tremendous opportunity. @DrakeBulldogsFB GO BULLDOGS 🔵🐶 pic.twitter.com/2O2NYcvZ2Q
— Trent Strong 🇺🇸 (@trent_strong15) November 26, 2019
WR JORDAN LOPEZ (WALDEN GROVE)
After a great call with @CoachJVG I am soo excited to announce that I have received an offer from Western Colorado University!!! Thank you to all my teammates for always pushing me to be the best, this ones for y’all @FB_RedWolves pic.twitter.com/JjBEC4rJci
— •Jordan Lopez• (@jopez28) October 7, 2019
DL THOMAS WELKY (WALDEN GROVE)
I am blessed and excited to say that I have received an offer from Arizona Christian University! Thank you @shawn_kemmer! pic.twitter.com/j7lNxUrB3r
— Thomas welky (@welky_thomas) September 4, 2019
DL RAY FIGUEROA (SALPOINTE)
Beyond excited and blessed to receive my first offer from Presentation college!! Huge thanks to @Brassilio @CoachGlas05 @PCSaintFootball! pic.twitter.com/hZJb9dpc7u
— Luke Regina (@LukeRegina2) November 29, 2019
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