Judd Granzow

Judd Granzow slaps a hand into a palm and taps at his temple with both hands. His blue eyes widen as a geyser of emotion spews from his 6-foot-4, 240-pound body. Granzow speaks about motivation, positive energy and goals. He talks a lot about doors, mostly the ones he expects to swing open without his even having to knock. "Doors will open for me, I know," Granzow said. "I know it's going to happen. I'm not going to try and open any doors. They'll open for me." His fingers again tap at his brow.

Well, listen to a story 'bout a man named Judd. . . . He struck it rich, in a manner of speaking, near the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, gaining a foothold in big-time college football. Drawl ball. The school of hard Knoxville. Tennessee, that is. Judd Granzow, laid-back California kid and former fourth-round draft pick of the Dodgers, fits right in with the Volunteers, who are unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press and BCS polls.

Before a single question was lobbed his way, Judd Granzow was poised in the launching position, ready to swing away. "Before we start, I'd like to make a few comments about my school." You mean Faith Baptist, where your graduating class will be all of 40 seniors? The Canoga Park private school that kept your prodigious talent out of sight, out of mind until this year? You figure Judd wants to sling some mud, take a healthy rip, a parting shot.

Judd Granzow slaps a hand into a palm and taps at his temple with both hands. His blue eyes widen as a geyser of emotion spews from his 6-foot-4, 240-pound body. Granzow speaks about motivation, positive energy and goals. He talks a lot about doors, mostly the ones he expects to swing open without his even having to knock. "Doors will open for me, I know," Granzow said. "I know it's going to happen. I'm not going to try and open any doors. They'll open for me." His fingers again tap at his brow.

Well, listen to a story 'bout a man named Judd. . . . He struck it rich, in a manner of speaking, near the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, gaining a foothold in big-time college football. Drawl ball. The school of hard Knoxville. Tennessee, that is. Judd Granzow, laid-back California kid and former fourth-round draft pick of the Dodgers, fits right in with the Volunteers, who are unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press and BCS polls.

Faith Baptist 52, Lone Pine 0--Judd Granzow ran for three touchdowns and passed for two as the Contenders (9-1) qualified for the division final at Lone Pine.

Faith Baptist 36, Ribet Academy 31--Junior quarterback Judd Granzow completed 15 of 24 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 112 yards in 14 carries to lead the Contenders in an eight-man game at Ribet Academy.

Faith Baptist High outfielder Judd Granzow has signed with the Dodgers. Granzow, a fourth-round pick, will report June 23 to a minor league team, probably rookie-level Great Falls, Mont. Antelope Valley College third baseman Eric Cole signed with the Houston Astros. Cole, a 20th-round draft pick, will report next week to Kissimmee, Fla., site of the Astros' rookie-level Gulf Coast League team. Mission College pitcher Jose Villafana signed with the St.

Before a single question was lobbed his way, Judd Granzow was poised in the launching position, ready to swing away. "Before we start, I'd like to make a few comments about my school." You mean Faith Baptist, where your graduating class will be all of 40 seniors? The Canoga Park private school that kept your prodigious talent out of sight, out of mind until this year? You figure Judd wants to sling some mud, take a healthy rip, a parting shot.