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Boyle's Seth Tamme commits to Western Kentucky

December 14, 2005|HAL MORRIS

Western Kentucky made it clear early in the season that it wanted Boyle County receiver Seth Tamme on its football team next season by offering him a scholarship when he attended the Western-Eastern Kentucky game Sept. 10.

While Tamme didn't immediately say yes, he has now made a verbal commitment to the Hilltoppers after taking his official visit last weekend.

"I was just seeing what other opportunities that might come and (Western) ended up being the right place for me," Tamme said this morning. "They're a great family, and it seems like right fit for me. It reminds me a lot of Boyle County, the way they runs things."

Tamme finished his high school career as the most prolific receiver in school history. This past season, he led the area with 69 catches for 1,237 yards with 16 touchdowns while earning fist team Associated Press All-State honors. He also set school records for TD catches (39), receptions (177) and receiving yards (3,205).

His coach said Tamme, the younger brother of Kentucky tight end Jacob Tamme, has found the best place for him.

Will reunite with former teammates

"That's a good program and I think its a good fit for Seth. I think he can be an outstanding college receiver," Boyle County coach Chris Pardue said. "Western was the first to offer and they really recruited him hard, and they got a great receiver.

"He's had a great career here and made a lot of great plays for us. We've got big shoes to fill. He's going to be very hard to replace."

At Western, Tamme will be reunited with former Boyle teammates Brandon Smith and Brad Cloud. Tamme played on two state championship teams with Smith.

"They're pretty good friends, so that helped my decision a lot," Tamme said.

So did the fact the Hilltoppers have thrown the ball more in recent years.

"In the past, they've run a lot. But the past couple of years, they've opened it up more and more every year," he said. "That was a pretty big key to everything. I've just got to bigger, work hard in the weight room and learn their offense."

Also committing to Western after his official visit last weekend was Fern Creek quarterback J.K. Black.

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