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Meetthe Miami 10 Valley most ‘s wanted football players

Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH) August 23, 2007 Domonick Britt Sr. QB, Trotwood-Madison; 6-foot-5, 190 pounds Scouting report: A doublethreat quarterback who can hurt you with his strong arm or legs. He emulates Vince Young. He’s making better decisions in the Rams’ spread offense thanks to his experience. Future: Has verbally committed to University of Cincinnati Perfect meal: Spaghetti and meatballs Dream date: Sade Favorite actor: Billy Bob Thornton “(Bad Santa”) Favorite stadium: Alexander Stadium, Piqua Favorite cereal: Captain Crunch Hilton or Lohan? Paris Welcome-to- the-varsity moment: “Playing quarterback against Meadowdale at Welcome Stadium. As a little kid, I always dreamed of playing at that stadium. I waited for that moment. I said to myself, ‘It’s here. It’s my turn.’ ” Michael Shaw Sr. RB, Trotwood-Madison; 6-1, 186.

Scouting report: Brings an added dimension to the Rams’ offense with his running ability, tenacious blocking and acceleration. Future: Has verbally committed to Penn State. Perfect meal: Steak, baked beans, sweet potato pie. Dream date: Sanaa Lathan (“Love & Basketball”) Favorite actor: Dave Chappelle Favorite football movie: Little Giants Favorite stadium: Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon. “You feel the tradition and history when you walk into the locker room and onto the field. I loved it.” Favorite cereal: None Hilton or Lohan? Neither Welcome-to-the-varsity moment: “Getting into the game at the last minute against Columbus DeSales my sophomore year. It was cold and rainy. I realized quickly it’s a different game at the varsity level. The speed of the game was so much quicker and the hitting was harder.” Michael Willey Sr. QB/DB, Miamisburg; 6-1, 180.

Scouting report: Excels as a free safety and cornerback. Plays with intensity, aggressiveness and 4.37 speed in the 40-yard dash. State champion hurdler. Future: Has an offer to Akron; more forthcoming. Perfect meal: Steak, “Iowa corn” (father played football at Iowa). Dream date: Serena Williams. Favorite actor: Jim Carrey. Favorite football movie: Friday Night Lights and Remember the Titans. Favorite stadium: Northmont. Favorite cereal: Wheaties. Hilton or Lohan? Neither Welcome-to-the-varsity moment: “I made a big stop on a fade route against Fairmont. I was a sophomore and I remember it vividly. It was my first chance to start. I was proud that I made a hustle play that helped my team.” Zebrie Sanders Sr. OT, Northmont; 6-6, 275 Scouting report: Behemoth who can move. Left tackle combines size, strength and footwork. Excels at pass protection. Needs work on run- blocking. Future: Narrowed his many choices to Florida, Georgia, Clemson, UCLA and Michigan. Perfect meal: Lasagna, corn, peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Dream date: Eva Mendes Favorite actor: None Favorite football movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite stadium: “Centerville. I get excited playing against those black shirts in front of a packed crowd.” Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Hilton or Lohan? Paris Welcome-to-the-varsity moment: “Definitely my first game as a sophomore against C-J. I went to Hooters the night before, got nervous and threw up. I realized I was a varsity player and we won 28-14.” Aston Jackson Sr. RB, Xenia; 5-10, 205 Scouting report: Elusive with 4.4 speed and excellent balance. Not afraid of contact. Has a knack for finding daylight. Perfect meal: “My mom’s spaghetti, topped off by strawberry cheesecake.” Dream date: Beyonce Knowles Favorite actor: Derek Luke of Friday Night Lights. He plays Boobie Miles. Favorite stadium: Piqua Favorite football movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Hilton or Lohan? Lindsay Dream car: Aston Martin (“I was named after it.”) Welcome-to-the-varsity moment: “Against Hamilton my sophomore year. Everything seemed to be at a quicker pace. I thought to myself, ‘It’s finally happening. I’m a varsity football player.’ ” Adam Homan Jr. FB/LB, Coldwater; 6-2, 235 Scouting report: Athletic with outstanding speed, pursuit and ability to change direction. And that bloodline. Just like brother Ross, a linebacker at Ohio State, Adam is relentless in the film and weight rooms. Perfect meal: “Steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans. What my mom makes.” Dream date: “A good place to eat, someplace with really good food.” Favorite stadium: “Fawcett Stadium (Canton).” Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite breakfast cereal: Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Favorite football movie: Remember the Titans Hilton or Lohan? Paris Welcome-to-varsity moment: “My first home game. Looking up in the stands and just being out there. It was a feeling of achievement, to be on varsity and starting on varsity.” Jake Current Sr. OL/DL, Troy; 6-3, 270 Scouting report: Tenacious in the trenches. Technically sound and doesn’t take plays off. Want leadership? During offseason told coach Steve Nolan the team had to be meaner. Son of Miami East coach Max Current. Verballed to Wisconsin. Favorite meal: “Lasagna. I like mom’s lasagna. She put spinach in it, that kind of stuff.” Dream date: “Get a good looking lady, take her down the Caribbean and just sit on the beach. Like you see on TV.” Favorite stadium: Piqua Favorite actor: Russell Crowe Favorite breakfast cereal: web site cinnamon toast crunch site cinnamon toast crunch

Kashi GOLEAN Crunch Favorite football movie: Rudy Hilton or Lohan? “Lohan. Hilton is too skinny to me.” Welcome-to-varsity moment: “First game freshman year, we had Dublin Coffman here. I got in at the end of the game. I went in on defense and the very first play I remember taking like one step and the play was over. The quickness of the game, just how much faster it was. That was an eye opener.” David Rolf Sr. WR/LB, Piqua; 6-4, 210 Scouting report: Makes a nice target on offense. On defense, tenacious linebacker has great speed and instincts.

Perfect meal: “A couple steaks, some french fries or something. I’d rather have my dad’s cooking than go someplace.” Dream date: “Maybe go somewhere nice, on a beach or something and hang out.” Favorite stadium: “Massillon. That’s my favorite other than ours.” Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats Favorite football movie: Original Longest Yard Hilton or Lohan? “Hilton. Lohan is always somewhere else, in rehab.” Welcome-to- varsity moment: “Freshman year, last practice when we came up and practiced with the varsity. Joey Hudson lit me up. … got me pretty good.” Justin Hemm Sr. QB/DB, Piqua; 6-1, 180 Scouting report: The uneducated thought Piqua’s offense was all Brandon Saine. Hemm schooled them, especially in the postseason. A strong, accurate arm complements his ability to escape in the pocket.

Perfect meal: Cheeseburger and curly fries Dream date: “Someplace warm, where you can go swimming.” Favorite stadium: Massillon and Centerville Favorite actor: Adam Sandler Favorite cereal: Fruity Pebbles Favorite football movie: Gridiron Gang Hilton or Lohan? “Hilton, because Lohan has problems.” Welcome-to-varsity moment: “I’d say just coming up for my first game sophomore year, coming out at home.” Ryan Jones Sr. RB, Marshall Scouting report: The 1,000-yard rusher is primed for another standout year at Marshall (formerly Colonel White). The shifty back has speed to burn: qualfied for the D-I 100-meter state final last spring.

Perfect meal: Steak, lobster, mashed potatoes and salad Dream date: C-J junior Danheisa Harding Favorite stadium: Massillon Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite cereal: Lucky Charms. “It’s probably because of the marshmallows in there.” Favorite football movie: Friday Night Lights. “It looks so real you can relate to it. It gets you ready to play — you can’t want to get out there.” Hilton or Lohan? Lindsay Welcome-to-varsity moment: “My first game when I tried to do a sweep and score a TD. I got caught and when they hit me I almost fumbled the ball.”