Measurables look good. Dominates when singled up(usually when the team plays a 4-3). Struggles to penetrate against the double teams but holds ground well and frees up his teammates(usually when the team plays a 3-4). Good motor and show a burst when the ball is snapped and even some closing speed to the outside for his size.
It's obvious he's got a ton of talent but is he smart? Any DT with his talent that chooses any school over Nebraska (with Bo and Carl's coaching talent ) would have to have their judgement/ intelligence questioned.
"My job as a football coach is to educate and prepare the kids who come into this program for the rest of their life..." Bo Pelini at the Penn State post game press conference Nov. 12 2011
N2FL: Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
M.J.: UCLA and Nebraska
N2FL: Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
M.J.: Yes - my top 5 list minus LSU. They are right up the road.
N2FL: What positions are you being recruited to play?
M.J.: DT
N2FL: What position would you prefer to play in college?
M.J.: DT or OG
N2FL: What do you view as some of your playing strengths?
M.J.: Quickness and Strength
N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
M.J.: my footwork
N2FL: What is the most annoying aspect of the recruiting process?
M.J.: Nothing, I love it all! The calls, mail, etc..
N2FL: How would you feel about Redshirting?
M.J.: I wouldn’t mind it, but I will bust my tail to make 1st string just in case I do need to go in.
N2FL: Do you have a major in mind?
M.J.: Business
N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season?
M.J.: To be the best and to help my team make it as far as possible in the playoffs.
N2FL: Do you have any individual goals for your college career?
M.J.: To win the Heisman Trophy.
N2FL: What will you miss the most about high school?
M.J.: The games and the atmosphere.
N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
M.J.: “We will roll out a Red carpet for you when you arrive.” - Coach Mike Norvell (Tulsa)
N2FL: Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
M.J.: No, I just have to be comfortable with that school.
N2FL: In addition to "National Letter of Intent Day' in February, should there be an early signing period like college basketball? Perhaps in August or November?
M.J.: No
N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
M.J.: Yes, Jermauria Rasco
N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
I would give my life for anyone one of them as i would my own family. -Pops
It doesn’t matter if the glass is half full or half empty. What matters is you have a glass that has something in it. Some people have no glass, or have a glass with nothing in it. So appreciate all that is in your life and quit questioning whether your glass in half full or half empty.
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