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(Last name is pronounced MINE-ers) ... One of the most highly-coveted offensive line prospects in the region who starred at tackle for Chaminade Prep in the St. Louis area ... Was one of the first in-state prospects to commit to Mizzou during the spring of 2009 ... Rated by Rivals.com as the No. 11 overall prospect (any position) out of the state of Missouri, and ESPN.com lists him as the nation's No. 28 offensive tackle prospect, as well ... ESPN.com says he is a big and powerful lineman who could play either tackle or guard in college, and is someone who is a very effective blocker in all phases of offensive line play who demonstrates solid techniques and really works to sustain blocks ... Was a team captain as a senior in 2008 and was named to various All-State, All-Metro and All-Conference teams based on his play as he helped clear the way for an offense which rushed for nearly 3,000 yards on the year ... Earned 2nd-Team All-Conference honors after a solid junior season in 2007 and was an honorable-mention all-conference performer as a sophomore in 2006 ... Is an avid weight lifter who holds all of his school's records, and has a combined squat, bench and power clean total of 1,275 pounds ... High school coach - Doug Taylor ... Parents - John Meiners & Kathy Kulig ... Interested in studying business administration at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as weight training, nutrition and sports ... Chose Mizzou over Kansas, Kansas State, Notre Dame and Wake Forest, among others ... MU primary recruiting coach - Cornell Ford. |
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