Who's That Recruit -- Round 3
For those who read the first two installments, you already know the drill.
For those who didn't, here's how it works: I post the basic recruiting figures for a former recruit who chose Michigan. I'll give the school, position, 40-times, and a coach's description, but no pics, no year. First to correctly name the recruit gets the self-assurance that comes from being recognized as better than other people.
I'll try to make these regular.
Winner of Round 2 (Tim Massaquoi): bj-ask you
(TheWoodenSpoon posted about the same time, but he made a shaky hand gesture when typing his answer, while bj's answer had a distinctly direct "here's what we do" chop)
ROUND 3
Offensive Lineman
Libertyville High, Libertyville, IL
Rivals: 4 Stars, No. 11 guard
Scout: 4 Stars, No. 17 offensive lineman
Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 270 lbs.
Forty: 5.3 secs
Bench max: 350 pounds
Squat max: 400
Vertical: 24 inches
GPA: 2.9
ACT: 26
Other suitors: Notre Dame, UCLA, Wisconsin, Iowa
Made varsity as a sophomore, but didn't start full-time until his junior year. Was named 2nd team all-state by the Chicago Tribune in 2003.
"I've got good upper body strength and overall strength. I like to be more of a technique guy and not just throw my weight around. I still want to improve my quickness and pass protection techniques. I also want to stay lower and work on my footwork."
At Michigan's summer camp, described as a 'mauler-type'
Plans to have shoulder surgery (definite redshirt!). The shoulder hurt his senior performance and soured some schools on him. Only took two visits: M and Wisconsin.
Father played ivy league ball.
February 20th, 2009 at 3:08 PM ^
George 'The Mexicutioner' Morales
Game. Set. Match.
February 20th, 2009 at 3:12 PM ^
Calling him the Hispanic Titanic (brilliant, btw) implies he will have one glorious yet tragic game. I look forward to this day.
February 20th, 2009 at 3:39 PM ^
I love Morales and he is my favorite player for comical reasons. But all the nicknames I have given him were not of my own creating:
-The Mexicutioner
-The Angry Enchilada
-The Hispanic Titanic
Are all nicknames for the a member of the band Reckless Kelly.
-Big 10 Burrito was Ninja's idea.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:10 PM ^
I'm gonna go with Corey Zirbel.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:15 PM ^
Grant Benedictis?
February 21st, 2009 at 2:16 AM ^
Its either Chauncey Billups or Magic Johnson.
February 21st, 2009 at 3:01 AM ^
The molecular man
February 21st, 2009 at 8:02 AM ^
It's Moosman.