Loyola senior Terence Garvin will play football for the University of West Virginia in the fall of '09
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Last season, as a junior, Loyola
Blakefields's Terence Garvin rushed for 792 yards and scored 15
touchdowns. On defense, playing the corner for Coach Brian Abbott, he
made 42 tackles and had three interceptions. Since then, he has been
heavily recruited to play football by the University of Maryland,
Virginia, Syracuse, Boston College, N.C. State and Connecticut, in
addition to the University of West Virginia.
Garvin chose West Virginia, where he is expected to be a free safety.
The 6'-2," 200 pounder started playing football when he was eight years
old.
"When I visited West Virginia, I liked the people and the atmosphere,"
said the speedy Garvin. "I also like their defensive schemes, and I
want to play in the Big East. I'll also have a chance to earn a
Masters degree in five years. I plan to major in Engineering or
Sports Marketing."
Garvin has been a student at Blakefield since the sixth grade. He
attended elementary school at the Tabernacle Christian School in Perry
Hall where he was taught religion by Sister Smith and Sister Ruthie.
"I have strong religious training," said the mild mannered senior.
"My mom also played a big part in teaching me how to pray. Mom
taught me to say at least one "Our Father" every day, and to read
Proverbs."
His favorite pro player was the late Sean Taylor.
"I learned a lot by
watching him," said Terence. "You can't be afraid to hit people as a
defender. I learned that by watching Sean. I was stunned and
saddened when I heard about his untimely death."
Garvin wears number 22 at Blakefield, but he hopes to wear number 18 in college. "No one on defense wears 18," he said.
Garvin said now that the decision is made, he can concentrate on his grades and the upcoming season.