Boston.com Article on Maurice Hurst Jr.
Like the title says, Boston.com posted a great spotlight on Maurice Hurst Jr. It touches on family, football, and his expectations for the future. I know we say this a lot here, but it looks like we are getting a great one.
Enjoy.
September 5th, 2012 at 7:02 PM ^
We may say it alot, but we can never hear it enough!
September 5th, 2012 at 8:10 PM ^
September 6th, 2012 at 1:36 AM ^
Perhaps someone with better posting skills could insert the "alot" meme image...
September 6th, 2012 at 9:47 AM ^
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September 5th, 2012 at 7:08 PM ^
Great to see Maurice's strength and perseverance even without a father to help raise him; hopefully he finds joy and support in his Michigan family when he gets to campus!
September 5th, 2012 at 7:43 PM ^
He thought LSU or Alabama were better choices. These two schools have developed a reputation for developing defensive linemen. Can UM join the group with the HC and the DC both being DL coaches?
September 6th, 2012 at 8:30 AM ^
The question for Michigan is finding highly talented linemen and getting them to come here. The talent pool in this part of the country is not nearly as much as down south in SEC country. But, there are probably enough very good ones to build a great line -combined with great coaching. And as our success rate grows (developing NFL linemen), it will become easier to attract more talented guys.
This Hurst kid sounds like a great athlete for his size. And a great kid too. A perfect fit with Michigan.
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September 5th, 2012 at 8:15 PM ^
I remember Hurst Jr bitching about his dad belittling his Michigan offer on twitter last year. Glad the kid is able to rise above and seems to have other good role models and mentors.
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September 5th, 2012 at 10:25 PM ^
I wonder if he knows Landon Collins' mom?
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September 5th, 2012 at 8:23 PM ^
Glad big Mo Didn't listen to his dead beat SEC father. He will become a much better man at Michigan in the B1G.
September 5th, 2012 at 9:37 PM ^
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September 5th, 2012 at 9:42 PM ^
Sounds like UM is getting a great player and an excellent human being in this kid, wish him nothing but the best. And can't wait to see that first step they talk about, especially after seeing his highlights, where he's consistently 2yards behind the O-line immediately after the ball is snapped.
September 5th, 2012 at 10:22 PM ^
The thought of him and Pipkins holding down the middle of the line is a nice thought. Both of those guys have a lot of quickness for being "big" guys.
September 6th, 2012 at 8:20 AM ^
Don't forget about Henry Poggi. He plays TE for his high school and is regarded to have pretty good quickness off the ball as well.
September 6th, 2012 at 12:22 AM ^
September 6th, 2012 at 8:57 AM ^
Thanks for sharing. I noticed it talked about his numbers a bunch. He wants to wear 73 when he gets to Ann Arbor, which should be open with Campbell's graduation, but if he does wear 11 now... That Legend jersey might fit him well.
September 6th, 2012 at 3:23 PM ^
"‘I wasn’t really too interested in going to mainly a football school. They’re great for people who just want to go into the NFL but I wanted a mix of both. That’s why it came down to Michigan and Virginia.’’
It is great to see that Hurst seems to be thinking about goals for both football and beyond, so it is very nice to hear that recruits choose your school for both the sport and what it can offer academically. He seems to be a great kid, and a fine and talented addition to the team as well as the student body.