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Profile of Gene McCaskill

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FROM HERALD-LEADER SPORTS COLUMNIST JOHN CLAY: A 6-0, 175-pounder from Chester High School as Cats go back to mining South Carolina for talent. Was a first-team all-state selection as an all-purpose selection by the Columbia newspaper "The State." Will be tried first as a wide receiver at UK. Also played quarterback in high school.

FROM UKATHLETICS.COM: Named first-team all-state as an all-purpose athlete by the Columbia State newspaper and the High School Sports Report … Talented playmaker performed at quarterback and wide receiver in high school … Expected to get a first look at wide receiver in college … Helped lead Chester HS to the Class AAA state championship game as a senior … Accounted for more than 2,500 passing, rushing, and receiving yards, to go along with 30 touchdowns in those categories … Played in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game … Has been clocked under 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash … One of the top-11 prospects in South Carolina by the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel … Coached by Vic Floyd … An all-region track and basketball player.


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