(Belated) Hello: Freshman Safety AJ Pearson

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October 19th, 2012 at 8:35 AM
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Mfan2000
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(Belated) Hello: Freshman Safety AJ Pearson

I've never seen AJ Pearson mentioned on this blog, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he contributes on the field, maybe as early as next season.

AJ Pearson is a walk-on Safety on the football team. His HS video reminds me of Jordan Kovacs, he like to hit, and could be a Special Team star. Great to see kids like this make a huge personal sacrifice to be a Michigan Wolverine.

Has anybody noticed young Pearson on the sidelines this fall? He should be sporting 36

36 AJ Pearson DB 6-0 195 FR Johns Creek, Ga. (Northview HS)

http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/ga/duluth/northview-high-school1/aj-pearson

Personal Statement I am a 6'0, 193 lb strong safety/outside linebacker from Johns Creek, Ga.  I am looking for a school that will challenge me both in the classroom and on the field. I value my education a lot and would like to go to a school that has the same values and expectations that I do. I I want to feel comfortable enough with the teachers and professors to ask them questions before, during, and after class.  I would like to be in a competitive athletic environment and to have a chance to make an early impact on the team. I am a very hard working and self motivated. I pursue my goals on and off the field passionately. I keep working until the job is done and I never give up on a task. I give my all on the field and more. I lead my team in the weight room, in the lockeroom, and especially on the field. I have a diligent spirit and look to make the best of myself with the oppertunites given to me.
 
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October 19th, 2012 at 8:36 AM | HS video   (Score:5 Normal)
Mfan2000
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HS video

 

October 19th, 2012 at 8:56 AM | I am looking for a school (Score:5 Normal)
UMgradMSUdad
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I am looking for a school that will challenge me both in the classroom and on the field. I value my education a lot and would like to go to a school that has the same values and expectations that I do.

He sounds like a great student athlete.

October 19th, 2012 at 9:07 AM | Belated welcome. May you have (Score:1)
aiglick
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Belated welcome.

May you have great success in the classroom and on the gridiron.

Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.

October 19th, 2012 at 9:37 AM | Very impressive... (Score:2 Normal)
GRBluefan
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to get into the university as an out of state student.  He must be an extremely intelligent young man.

 

Welcome to the U of M family!

October 19th, 2012 at 9:38 AM | This does not remind me of (Score:5 Normal)
Magnus
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This does not remind me of Jordan Kovacs.  At all.

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October 19th, 2012 at 10:54 AM | But..But.. he's a walkon who (Score:5 Normal)
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But..But.. he's a walkon who plays defensive back

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October 19th, 2012 at 1:37 PM | Does he remind you of Craig (Score:1)
Elmer
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Does he remind you of Craig Roh?  Half his snaps were at DE.  :)

Sounds like a nice addition to the team.

Welcome AJ!  Sorry it took so long.

 

 

October 19th, 2012 at 9:41 AM | A belated welcome to AJ (Score:1 Normal)
DanGoBlue
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As a fan of Michigan, I hope you succeed on the field beyond your wildest expectations. And as an alumnus, I hope you find challenge and reward in the classroom. Welcome to the Michigan family; you've chosen well.

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October 19th, 2012 at 10:01 AM | Love this guy's letter! (Score:1)
MGlobules
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Just the kind of guy Michigan thrives on having. 

October 19th, 2012 at 10:05 AM | Great Catch (Score:1 Normal)
MGoSoftball
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How did he slide by the MGo Community for this long?  Is this guy Houdini or something?

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October 19th, 2012 at 10:31 AM | He's not playing SS in many (Score:1 Normal)
TSS
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He's not playing SS in many of these videos. His pad level is basically in the heavens. He does have a nose for the ball like Jordan.

A walk-on is by definition a project players. The sacrafice he is making coming to Michigan is financially extreme. It's admirable.

This is the sort of walk on that Hoke likes I take it. That said ... I will take it. I don't think the road to walk on success is as golden under the current coaching staff is in Jordan's underclass years. The success walk ons have enjoyed recently are more due to dire need than work ethic. Any walk on is going to have to overcome the hurdle of low expectations from the coaching staff - and Magnus (I kid...).

If the coaches thought he had what it takes they would have offered based on his film and character. As it is they let him walk on (there were no open tryouts right?) It will be interesting to see if a walk on can get on the field where need is not dire and RSs don't need protection.

October 19th, 2012 at 10:36 AM | What is his sacrifice?  I (Score:0 Normal)
October 19th, 2012 at 10:40 AM | This is a great story, and (Score:2 Normal)
The Wolf
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This is a great story, and Mr. Pearson sounds like a great young man.  Hopefully GREAT things are also in his future.  Stories like this remind me how lucky we are to have such a respected institution in this state.

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October 19th, 2012 at 10:56 AM | I wish this kid nothing but (Score:2)
DenardGoHard16
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I wish this kid nothing but success. However, I think it will be damn near impossible for a walk-on to become a weekly starter in the Brady Hoke era. Unlike Rodriguez, Hoke has an excellent penchant for strong recruiting. Not totally impossible, but damn near impossible. 

October 19th, 2012 at 11:11 AM | According to Fred Jackson (Score:3 Insightful)
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We now have Ed Reed!!!

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October 19th, 2012 at 4:24 PM | but faster... (Score:2)
Tauro
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but faster...

October 19th, 2012 at 12:53 PM | A Belated Hello Then... (Score:4 Normal)
LSAClassOf2000
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Indeed, a belated "Hello" to A.J.!

He sounds like a great kid who wants a challenge, and I would say he came to the right place both academically and athletically. Coming from out of state and walking onto the Michigan football team involves financial sacrifice certainly as well as time sacrifice away from your family, as well as time sacrifice to be on the team. He is definitely giving much of himself for this opportunity, and I wish him nothing but the best.

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October 19th, 2012 at 1:47 PM | The kid has a mindset that (Score:1 Normal)
Bad MotherHoker
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The kid has a mindset that will take him far in life. I hope he earns a scholarship at some point, just like the great and powerful Kovacs

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October 19th, 2012 at 2:41 PM | I did see PEARSON on a jersey (Score:3 Normal)
Blueroller
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I did see PEARSON on a jersey on the sideline last week. Can't confirm it was 36. He's not listed on the official roster and I wondered who he was. [edit: he is on the roster at 36]

Thanks for the post. Sounds like a quality program kid.

October 19th, 2012 at 2:22 PM | The kid likes talking about himself.. (Score:-1 Flamebait)
October 19th, 2012 at 2:56 PM | better late than never . . . (Score:2)
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Welcome, AJ - glad to have you on board and I hope you get some opportunities to find the field and do your thing, and of course do the good work in the classroom that you mentioned. 

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October 19th, 2012 at 6:54 PM | Pairs (Score:1)
GoBlueInIowa
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So do commitments still come in pairs and if so, does this mean we get another one this weekend?



(Realize that this occurred awhile ago, just wondering if we have found some loophole with the delayed "Hello" post)

 

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