B.J. Payne is as goofy as he sounds. Played FB at Mount Union. Former professional wrestler on the regional level. White dude who wears gigantic gold chain and saggy pants. Shaved head, big goatee. During pregame intros, Payne is the last one out of the tunnel of smoke, ala U. of Miami (yes, that Miami.) He walks, does not run through the tunnel!
I am an assistant basketball coach at a rival school to Courtney's Lexington High School. I have followed his career since his freshman year. I am also friends with several people close to Courtney and am friendly with several of his coaches.
FWIW....
-I'm 5'11" inches and when our teams shook hands, I was at least two inches taller. So 5'9" is right on.
-He rarely practiced at DB during his career.
-He was a blue chip basketball recruit early on and came off the bench for "All Ohio Red", an AAU team that won multiple national championships with numerous big-time recruits. He has traveled nation-wide as a part of that team. More of a driver. Has trouble shooting it.
-He is about as polite and well-spoken as any kid you'll find. 4.0 student in honors classes. Very high character.
-Extremely quick and muscular. Some in Lexington don't think he is a OSU caliber recruit.
-Our local GM plant just closed and dad is being transferred to Flint. Family is moving there.
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