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 Sun, 19 May 2013 22:31:08 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Melvin Jones Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 Washington-Marion coach Freddie Harrison discusses what the future might hold for linebacker, and LSU commitment, Melvin Jones. Harrison also breaks down what he expects out of Jones when he arrives on the LSU campus, and also the process that has led him to Baton Rouge. http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1260033.html 2047 Austin Cooper http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1260033.html Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:18:00 GMT 1 107 Louisiana State louisianastate Barbe star Desean Smith, the No. 8-ranked tight end in the country, makes his pledge to LSU and brings the Tigers 2013 commitment total to 18. http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1199732.html 2047 Randy Rosetta http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1199732.html Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:23:00 GMT 1 107 Louisiana State louisianastate Melvin Jones committed to LSU last week and that is a big commitment for the Tigers. Jones is one of the top prospects in Louisiana and he will fit right in at LSU. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1199591.html 2047 Chad Simmons http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1199591.html Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Washington-Marion LB/QB gives Tigers another future building block in the middle of the defense. http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1199037.html 2047 Randy Rosetta http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1199037.html Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:02:00 GMT 1 107 Louisiana State louisianastate With preseason scrimmages less than two months away, we look at hot topics in the state of Louisiana. One burning question that is on the minds of many fans: How will St. Augustine and RB Leonard Fournette fare under new head coach Cyril Crutchfield? We answer that question and more inside. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1196200.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1196200.html Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting What sudden problem (no, he's not in any type of trouble) has LSU commit Josh Boutte (Westgate HS), the nation's 14th-ranked offensive guard, suddenly encountered as he prepares to begin his senior season? We'll answer that question, as well as discuss much more inside. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1190483.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1190483.html Wed, 30 May 2012 09:38:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting FOXSPORTSNEXT/Scout.com has released its newest batch of player rankings, and you can go inside to learn who got ranked (and where), who moved up, who moved down and more inside. Brother Center OL Ryan Hoefeld plays tackle for the Crusaders but is ranked as a center - the position he'll most likely play in college. Hoefeld is among the elite in the nation at his position at No. 18. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1187369.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1187369.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:15:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Melvin Jones, three-star linebacker from Lake Charles-Washington, La., added another major scholarship offer to his growing list. It was a 'wow' factor to learn the 2011 BCS National Champions has interest in his athletic ability. http://alabama.scout.com/2/1183592.html 2047 Andrew Bone http://alabama.scout.com/2/1183592.html Fri, 04 May 2012 00:10:00 GMT 1 14 Alabama alabama The Houston Cougars secured commitments from two Louisiana prospects this month: offensive tackle Josh Thomas (Evangel Christian) and wide receiver Donald Gage (Redemptorist). Houston has offers out to a handful of other Louisiana players and there's talk that LB X'Zavier Preston, Thomas' teammate at Evangel, could be next in line for an offer from the Cougars. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1178225.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1178225.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:38:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Many of the top linebackers in Louisiana pull double-duty, logging snaps on defense and then switching over - often to quarterback - on offense. Darian Claiborne (Port Allen) and Melvin Jones (Washington-Marion) are both ironmen who fit the aforementioned mold... http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1165021.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1165021.html Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:20:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting With linebacker an obvious need for the 2013 class, the Frogs have already targeted several talented prospects. The staff currently has two offers out to linebackers. Among them is Lake Charles (La.) Washington-Marion star Melvin Jones. http://tcu.scout.com/2/1159970.html 2047 Jeremy Clark http://tcu.scout.com/2/1159970.html Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:08:00 GMT 1 360 TCU tcu It’s that time of the week, where Horned Frog fans get a chance to ask questions and get answers from the HornedFrogBlitz.com staff. What are the positions to watch this spring? What are position needs for the 2013 class? What are the Frogs chances for five-star quarterback Tyrone Swoopes? You asked…we answered http://tcu.scout.com/2/1157370.html 2047 Jeremy Clark http://tcu.scout.com/2/1157370.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:36:00 GMT 1 360 TCU tcu 2013 Washington-Marion linebacker Melvin Jones is on LSU's radar. http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1156640.html 2047 Shea Dixon http://louisianastate.scout.com/2/1156640.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:27:00 GMT 1 107 Louisiana State louisianastate Melvin Jones is scheduled to attend LSU’s Junior Day on Saturday as the big jumbo athlete is making a lot of headlines on the 2013 recruiting front. Jones (6-3/240) is one of Louisiana’s top linebackers and top athletes in this class and he shows why in these clips from his junior season. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1155530.html 2047 Sonny Shipp http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1155530.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:04:00 GMT 0 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Melvin Jones of Washington-Marion (Lake Charles, La.) has prototype size at linebacker and the junior has two favorites. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1143584.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1143584.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:55:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting LSU commit Dwayne Thomas got the playoffs started on the right foot Friday for No. 11 O.P. Walker, returning the opening kickoff for a TD in the Chargers' 34-6 win over No. 22 LaGrange. This week, O.P. Walker (6-3) travels to Lafayette where No. 6 Teurlings Catholic awaits. Who moves on to the quarterfinals? http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1128051.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1128051.html Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:06:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting No. 7 Carencro moved to 10-1 on the year by blasting No. 26 Natchitoches-Central, 77-28. QB Jalen Nixon calls the signals for head coach Brent Indest's offense at Carencro. Read further to find out what happened around the state in the first round of the playoffs. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1127654.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1127654.html Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:42:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting No. 3 Lutcher, led on offense by senior RB Daniel Taylor, hasn't lost since week one vs. undefeated 5A Dutchtown. This Friday, the Bulldogs welcome No. 30 Benton to the River Parishes from the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Who will win? Find out here. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1126397.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1126397.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:56:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting LSU commit Travin Dural and the Breaux Bridge Tigers knocked off previously unbeaten St. Thomas More last Friday night. Where do the Tigers and Cougars rank this week in Class 4A? What's happening around the state in Class 3A? Read further to get the answers. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1122105.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1122105.html Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:01:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting At 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, Washington Marion (Lake Charles, La.) linebacker Melvin Jones has the size that college coaches covet and the junior is the complete package, running in the 4.6 range. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1114409.html 2047 Mike Coppage http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1114409.html Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:07:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting