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March 2013 - Signing Day Edition

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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������ michigan recruiting tionally, thanks to his combination of size and athleticism. ���He���s a gifted athlete, and he���s a very humble young man,��� said Martin���s Ferry (Ohio) coach David Bruney. ���Particularly when a kid is that good when he���s that young, it might go to his head, but that���s not been the case at all with him. He has always been very respectful and complimentary of players he plays against that maybe aren���t quite as gifted as he is. I have nothing but positive things to say about him, both physically and mentally.��� With such glowing praise from the coach of his rival school (St. Clairsville beat Martin���s Ferry 47-13 in 2012 and lost 33-28 in 2011), it���s no wonder that he found a fit with Brady Hoke���s coaching staff, which emphasizes athletic talent and character in the recruiting process. The most recent commitment for Michigan���s coaching staff was Salt Lake City Highland defensive tackle Bryan Mone. The 6-4, 315-pounder is a former teammate of U-M sophomore fullback Sione Houma, and his good friend helped lead the way to Ann Arbor. Mone is a more highly regarded prospect than Houma ever was, however. He is a four-star and the No. 172 player in the nation according to Rivals. ���I think it���s starting to sink in what he���s capable of as a football player,��� said Highland coach Brody Benson. ���I think that in his mind he wants to be the best he can possibly be. He���s in this weight room every single day ��� he doesn���t take days off. He���s doing ��� 2013 Team Recruiting Rankings Rivals.com 1. Alabama 2. Ohio State 3. Notre Dame 4. Florida 5. Michigan 6. LSU 7. Ole Miss 8. Auburn 9. Florida State 10. Texas A&M Scout.com 1. Ohio State 2. Michigan 3. Alabama 4. Notre Dame 5. Texas A&M 6. Florida 7. UCLA 8. LSU 9. Georgia 10. Ole Miss the work necessary in order to make sure that No. 1 he���s ready to play football for the Rams next year and then carry that into his college career.��� Preferred Option Not every high school football player goes on to play at the next level. Even among those who do, many start their career without scholarships. Such was the case for safety Jordan Kovacs, who ended his career No. 10 on Michigan���s all-time leading

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