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Dual sport standout Burke Chooses football at East Stroudsburg

Written by: EasternPAFootball.com Staff on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010. Follow EasternPAFootball.com Staff on Twitter.

Tyler Burke Quakertown High School Senior recently signed a letter of intent to play football under scholarship for East Stroudsburg University. He is shown in photo alongside former football/track coach and mentor Steve Curley (Strayer Middle School)

Tyler Burke of Quakertown Senior High School has recently signed a letter of intent to play football for Coach Denny Douds of East Stroudburg University. Burke who has been named all area and all conference selections for both track and football had been recruited by Division I and Division II programs for both sports. “I chose football over track for several reasons” Burke said when asked about his choice. “I love to run track but the financial offers were better for football and that was the main reason.” Also playing in to his decision to commit to East Stroudburg was the great winning tradition of Coach Douds. “He has won more games in the PSAC than any other coach, and that means something” says Burke. “He was also the only coach who encouraged me to compete at two sports in college.” That shows a lot of confidence in me and and in his program.” Burke expects to play primarily defense for the Warriors perhaps at linebacker or safety. “That’s sits fine with me, have gotten a lot bigger so I am sure I could fit in to the system wherever they need me.” As far as track goes Burke is still anticipating another run at states in either the 100/200/or 300m Hurdles. Tyler has been to states three times in three years and each time missed a medal by a narrow margin. “I plan to alter my routine and my events slightly so this time I can bring home a medal for Quakertown before I graduate.”