The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:20:26 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Colin Thompson Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 The success of the Gators in 2012 was a welcome and surprising one for a lot of folks. They appeared to be an unselfish and hard-nosed bunch of players that used their will to win games at times. That would likely define the attitude of red-shirt freshman Colin Thompson as well, but Thompson had to sit the season out, much to his dismay. Back from a foot injury, he's pumped to help out the Gators. http://florida.scout.com/2/1280907.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1280907.html Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:05:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Florida football staff noticed Colin Thompson at tight end because he is a guy that will take a defensive end and drive his nose in the dirt. All the way up in Pennsylvania, Thompson became a priority when he met with the staff and they saw what kind of person he was away from the field. The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the 2012 class is ripe for seeing early playing time. http://florida.scout.com/2/1198157.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1198157.html Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:56:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida One of the bigger constants for Florida’s 2012 recruiting class has been the absolute ‘commitment’ Colin Thompson has paid to the staff and program at Florida. Through a tough season and a new offensive coordinator, the second rated tight end in the nation stood firm and resolute in his commitment. He finally visited officially and came away with ‘Pease’ of mind about the decision. http://florida.scout.com/2/1152788.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1152788.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:38:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida Six Florida Gators commits took the field in St. Peterburg, Florida for the UnderArmour All-American game. The top talent from around the nation showcased their skills in the game. All six Gators had strong performances, but more importantly, the game was a culmination of a week of bonding with future teammates and future competitors. http://florida.scout.com/2/1146063.html 2047 Amy Campbell http://florida.scout.com/2/1146063.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:23:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida After a week of practice, Florida tight end commitment Colin Thompson is ready to get out on the field in the UnderArmour All-American game. Thompson has had quite a crowd watching him all week, family and friends that have traveled far to see him play. He says it's been a great week of practice and bonding with his future Gators teammates. http://florida.scout.com/2/1145439.html 2047 Amy Campbell http://florida.scout.com/2/1145439.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:14:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The top 2012 prospects from across the country are grinding away on the field in Orlando, Florida, as they get ready to play in the UnderArmour All-American Bowl. Florida Gators tight end commitment Colin Thompson is enjoying the sunny weather, a nice change from the 30-degree Pennsylvania cold back home. http://florida.scout.com/2/1144365.html 2047 Amy Campbell http://florida.scout.com/2/1144365.html Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:09:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Warminster (PA) Archbishop Wood tight end Colin Thompson will be a hand full for defenses to handle this week in Orlando at the Under Armour All-American game practices. The Gator commitment will be pushing fellow prospects on Florida this week as well as getting a chance to compare his skills to the very best. He joins FOX Sports Next recruiting analyst Jason Higdon for this exclusive interview. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1144178.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1144178.html Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting The Under Armour All-America game has a lot of talent again this year. The white team, known as Team Blur has a lot of speed and Scout gives you a preview of their offense here. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1143241.html 2047 Chad Simmons http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1143241.html Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:43:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting PHILADELPHIA -- Archbishop Wood High (Warminster, Pa.) four-star tight end Colin Thompson plays for a state title Friday vs. Bishop McDevitt High (Harrisburg, Pa.) in Hershey, Pa. The Vikings got there with a blowout win the semifinals, and Thompson spoke about the meaning of the win, and whether Charlie Weis leaving as Florida's offensive coordinator changes his commitment to the Gators. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1139578.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1139578.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:59:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting In a time when many players are worried about the depth chart and just how many times they might get the ball or be called on to try and make a play, Colin Thompson is not only inviting that competition, but trying to recruit to play alongside him. Charlie Weis loves to use multiple tight ends in his offense and Thompson played a big part in luring Kent Taylor into the fold with the Gators. http://florida.scout.com/2/1124204.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1124204.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:20:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida MONROEVILLE, Pa.-- Scout.com checked out four-star tight end Colin Thompson in action against Central Catholic, here is a photo gallery featuring Thompson. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1109165.html 2047 Bob Lichtenfels http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1109165.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:36:00 GMT 0 73 Football Recruiting recruiting MONROEVILLE, Pa.-- Archbishop Wood came up on the losing end (20-17) of a tight battle against Pittsburgh Central Catholic at the Gateway Kick-Off Classic, but Colin Thompson held his own. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1104503.html 2047 Bob Lichtenfels http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1104503.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:10:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting MONROEVILLE, Pa. -- Archbishop Wood High (Warminster, Pa.) four-star tight end and Florida commit Colin Thompson opened his season over the weekend, then spoke to Scout.com about how the game prepared him for life with the Gators. He also discussed if schools are still recruiting him, and how he feels about it. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1104426.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1104426.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting The 6'5 260-pound tight end has the tools offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is looking for. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1103358.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1103358.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting 2012 TE Colin Thompson is entering his senior season at Archbishop Wood High School with two things in mind, a state title and Gator Nation. Thompson committed to the University of Florida and says the school was the perfect fit for him. But with one year left until his arrival to Gainesville, Thompson says he will focus on his high school squad. http://florida.scout.com/2/1083421.html 2047 Milani Beaudrault http://florida.scout.com/2/1083421.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:38:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Four-star tight end Colin Thompson joined a new family today and while that family has had unbelievable success over the past several years, they’re currently looking to change the way they do things on the field. A big step in the right direction is picking up a top pro-style player and that’s what the Gators got on Thursday. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1070037.html 2047 Matt Alkire http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1070037.html Thu, 05 May 2011 21:07:00 GMT 0 73 Football Recruiting recruiting With the No. 3 tight end in all the land making his verbal commitment on Thursday afternoon, Scout.com wasn’t about to not be on the scene, so we made the trip to Warminster, Pa., to watch Colin Thompson become a Gator in front of an auditorium of his classmates and media members. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1070027.html 2047 Matt Alkire http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1070027.html Thu, 05 May 2011 20:39:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting From 20 scholarship offers down to three, then to two and finally this past weekend down to one, Colin Thompson is ready to end his recruitment and put his focus back on high school football. In this Fox Sports/Badger Nation exclusive, Thompson explains why he’ll play college football at the University of … http://wisconsin.scout.com/2/1069986.html 2047 Benjamin Worgull http://wisconsin.scout.com/2/1069986.html Thu, 05 May 2011 17:40:00 GMT 1 193 Wisconsin wisconsin One of the most heavily recruited tight end prospects in the country has decided to make his announcement. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1069988.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1069988.html Thu, 05 May 2011 16:48:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Fans won’t have to wait too much longer to find out where the No. 3 tight end in the country is committing as Archbishop Wood High School Head Coach Steve Devlin contacted Scout.com at 8:30am on Monday morning to let us know his star player will be making his announcement this Thursday. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1069081.html 2047 Matt Alkire http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1069081.html Mon, 02 May 2011 12:42:00 GMT 0 73 Football Recruiting recruiting