| #21 DEREK (DJ) DiNardo, 6' 1", 205 lbs, SR |
| Pre-Season 2009 - College Football Recruiting - Ranked 23rd in Top 50 Local Players in South Hampton Roads |
"And just when it seemed like they were done, the Falcons rallied behind quarterback D.J. DiNardo’s three
touchdowns to stun the Stallions 29-28 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex."
touchdowns to stun the Stallions 29-28 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex."
Bayside must contain DiNardo to have a chance. Last week, he kept Green Run guessing.
“He is a good ball handler, and he makes things happen,” Moore said. “Most teams get hurt when the
quarterback pitches the ball, but he did more damage when he held onto it.
“He is a good ball handler, and he makes things happen,” Moore said. “Most teams get hurt when the
quarterback pitches the ball, but he did more damage when he held onto it.
“DiNardo makes things happen for him, so we really tried to get the ball out of his hands and get it to someone
else,” said Bayside coach Darnell Moore,
else,” said Bayside coach Darnell Moore,
"Cox’s D.J. DiNardo scored touchdowns of 2 and 39 yards"
"Quarterback D.J. Dinardo rushed for 132 yards and three TDs and Devaul Peterson added 85 yards for the
Falcons (4-2)."
Falcons (4-2)."
"D.J. Dinardo broke open a 7-7 game with a 63-yard touchdown run with 5:01 left in the third quarter as the
Falcons moved into a tie with Landstown and First Colonial for second place in the Beach District.
DiNardo finished with 146 all-purpose yards and three TDs for Cox, which rushed for 158 yards."
Falcons moved into a tie with Landstown and First Colonial for second place in the Beach District.
DiNardo finished with 146 all-purpose yards and three TDs for Cox, which rushed for 158 yards."
“He’s a special,” Nelson said. “He just sees things on the field and that’s the beautiful thing about having
him out there.”
Even Kempsville coach David Johnson knew DiNardo was going to get the ball.
“We knew that, but that’s just a testament of the type of kid he is and the type of player he is,” Johnson
said. “We knew he was going to get the ball, but we had to do a better job of stopping him.”
him out there.”
Even Kempsville coach David Johnson knew DiNardo was going to get the ball.
“We knew that, but that’s just a testament of the type of kid he is and the type of player he is,” Johnson
said. “We knew he was going to get the ball, but we had to do a better job of stopping him.”
"The Falcons, led by DiNardo, who ran for 175 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries, played a terrific
offensive game. Cox amassed 324 yards in total offense against one of the area’s top defensive squads and
scored on their first three possessions."
offensive game. Cox amassed 324 yards in total offense against one of the area’s top defensive squads and
scored on their first three possessions."
"The go-ahead score came on Cox’s previous possession when quarterback D.J. DiNardo, who rushed for 120
yards and two touchdowns, set up his own 10-yard scoring run with a 35-yard punt return."
yards and two touchdowns, set up his own 10-yard scoring run with a 35-yard punt return."
"DiNardo was nearly unstoppable in his own way. His timing, balance and decision-making on the option
resulted in him making tough gains in short-yardage situations and enabled him to rip off runs of 14, 48, 13 and
15 yards against one of the area’s top defenses."
But Scott also had high praise for DiNardo.
“Cox came to play tonight, they’re a playoff team with one of the best high school players around in D.J.
DiNardo,” he said.
resulted in him making tough gains in short-yardage situations and enabled him to rip off runs of 14, 48, 13 and
15 yards against one of the area’s top defenses."
But Scott also had high praise for DiNardo.
“Cox came to play tonight, they’re a playoff team with one of the best high school players around in D.J.
DiNardo,” he said.
| GO FALCONS! |
| Height: Weight: 40 time: Vertical: Bench: Broad Jump: Squat: Shuttle: GPA: SAT: Math: Reading: Writing: Class Rank: |
| Positions: Quarterback, Strong Safety, Punt Return, Holder, Punter |
6' 1"
205 lbs
4.63s
30"
315 lbs
9’ 8”
350 lbs
4.51s
3.3
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570
490
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166/443
(top 37%)
205 lbs
4.63s
30"
315 lbs
9’ 8”
350 lbs
4.51s
3.3
1060
570
490
540
166/443
(top 37%)
60 Tackles (7 for loss, 1 sack)
29.6 yd Kick Return Avg.
14.9 yd Punt Return Avg.
Team MVP
2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back
2nd Team All-Beach District Utility Athlete
Led team to 1st playoff appearance in 40 year
history of the school
29.6 yd Kick Return Avg.
14.9 yd Punt Return Avg.
Team MVP
2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back
2nd Team All-Beach District Utility Athlete
Led team to 1st playoff appearance in 40 year
history of the school
2052 Regatta Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Home: (757) 496-0321
DJ Cell: (757) 646-1016
Dad Cell: (757) 409-3860
Mom Cell: (757) 409-1468
jkdinardo@cox.net
F.W. Cox High School
2425 Shorehaven Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bill Stachelski
wjstache@vbschools.com
School: (757) 648-5250
Cell: (757) 650-9092
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Home: (757) 496-0321
DJ Cell: (757) 646-1016
Dad Cell: (757) 409-3860
Mom Cell: (757) 409-1468
jkdinardo@cox.net
F.W. Cox High School
2425 Shorehaven Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bill Stachelski
wjstache@vbschools.com
School: (757) 648-5250
Cell: (757) 650-9092
A Virginian-Pilot Article by Chic Riebel
| *1st Team All-Beach District Quarterback |
| *1st Team All-Tidewater Utility Athlete |
| *2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back |
Team Captain
2 interceptions
36 Tackles (7 for loss, 3 sacks)
17 Touchdowns
921 yards rushing (5.4 avg.)
Team MVP 3rd Straight Year
2nd Team All-State Utility Athlete
1st Team All-Tidewater Utility Athlete
Beach District Offensive Player of the Year.
1st Team All-Beach District Quarterback
2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back
Led team to 2nd playoff appearance in 40 year
history of the school
2 interceptions
36 Tackles (7 for loss, 3 sacks)
17 Touchdowns
921 yards rushing (5.4 avg.)
Team MVP 3rd Straight Year
2nd Team All-State Utility Athlete
1st Team All-Tidewater Utility Athlete
Beach District Offensive Player of the Year.
1st Team All-Beach District Quarterback
2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back
Led team to 2nd playoff appearance in 40 year
history of the school
| • • • • • • • • • • • • |
| Senior Year 2009 |
| Junior Year 2008 |
| Sophomore Year 2007 |
| • • • • • • • |
8 interceptions
Team MVP
2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back
Team MVP
2nd Team All-Beach District Defensive Back
| • • • |
| Contact Information |
| Address: Phone: Email: High School: Head Coach |
| *Beach District Offensive Player of the Year |
| *2nd Team All-State Utility Athlete |