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2009 OUTLOOK Another very athletic youngster who, as part of MU's highly-regarded 2008 recruiting class, put himself in position to earn some playing time in the fall with a strong spring camp ... Coaches are very excited about his potential to contribute at cornerback, where he begins fall practice listed at No. 3 at one spot.
2008 SEASON Redshirted in his first year in the program, but was a frequent standout in practices throughout the season for his athletic play and continually developing confidence and skills ... Was named the defensive Back-Up Player of the Week for his work in practice leading up to the game at Nebraska.
Earned 1st-Team All-State recognition as a senior cornerback in 2007 for his season which included 24 tackles, 12 pass break ups, 5 INTs and 1 forced fumble ... Was a team captain who also returned kickoffs (24.0 avg.) and punts (17.17 avg.) ... Had 40 tackles as a junior, with 11 pass breakups, while rushing for 250 yards and averaging 30 yards per kickoff return (including one he ran back 99 yards for a TD) ... Played on DeSmet's 2005 Class 6 state championship team that won the state title with a 48-31 win over Hazelwood Central ... Had 4 tackles, 1 forced fumble and 1 pass break up in the title game victory ... Ended his sophomore season with 33 tackles, 3 INTs, 3 fumble recoveries, and 2 defensive TDs scored ... Is a three-sport standout at DeSmet, excelling in basketball, where he was a three-year varsity starting point guard, and in track, where he was a conference champion in the 200 meter dash, in addition to his gridiron exploits ... High school coach - Pat Mahoney ... Personal Parents - Robert & Phyllis Steeples ... Lists hobbies as drawing, video games, being with family and music ... Serves as president of his school's Minority Awareness Club, and also volunteers his time as a football coach at a local city recreation center ... Chose Mizzou over Northwestern, Kansas State and Iowa, among others ... Has an interest in studying business in MU's renowned College of Business ... Listed his great relationship with MU's coaches for a major reason why he chose Mizzou, as well as the great blend of academic and athletic opportunities awaiting him here ... MU primary recruiting coach - Cornell Ford. |
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