Holy Cross University - Adam Verdugo

Worcester, MA – Holy Cross head football coach Dan Allen announced that the Holy Cross football program will welcome 31 new players this fall. HC, which posted a record of 4-6 last season, is happy with the class and hopes that it could fill some of the holes left by the 23 departing letterwinners.
As always the case with Allen's recruiting classes, the

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newcomers are from all parts of the United States including, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The 31 players represent HC's second largest recruiting class since the 1998 season when the Crusaders brought in 36 players.

"We have brought in a lot of talented kids who can really have an impact on this program," said Allen. "One of our goals this season, recruiting wise, was bringing in the same type of kids that have helped turn this program around. I believe that we accomplished that goal. Both academically and athletically these are some of the finest high school seniors in the nation and we believe that they will positively impact the HC program and be outstanding members of the Holy Cross community."

2002 Football Recruits - Coaches Comments

Adam Verdugo DB 6-2 185 Fr. Northridge, CA / Crespi Camelite

"Adam is a three sport athlete in high school and was selected All-Scholastic in the Southern California area. He is an exceptional volleyball player being selected First Team All-State and with his athleticism we feel that he will work his way into the rotation early in his career."

Adam Verdugo
Freshman Defensive Back
Northridge, CA / Crespi Carmelite

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and volleyball at Crespi Carmelite High school... Earned All-League honors in football and served as a captain on the volleyball team for two years... Named a National Football Foundation and Collegiate Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete... Named to the East / West All-Star team and was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Adam Christopher Verdugo, born on December 22, 1983... Has one sister... Father, Nick, played football and baseball in college... Plans on majoring in history at Holy Cross and wants to pursue a career in law upon graduation.