KFDM COOP Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Mosley value may surprise grid expertsThe Port Arthur News NEDERLAND -- Before football experts dismiss the likelihood that Nederland can produce a worthwhile Division 1 running back, fans should read on. Micah Mosley should have more than a decent chance to make a good splash at the University of North Texas, especially because the chemistry would appear most favorable between Mosley and new UNT head coach Todd Dodge. Fresh from his remarkable run at Southlake Carroll, the brand-new college head coach Dodge has completed a truly special stretch of recruiting over the past six weeks. Mosley is far from the only interesting character in Dodge's cast at Denton. Another most appealing standout is Lufkin linebacker A.J. Penson (6-1, 215), who picked North Texas over a number of Division 1 schools. But the area interest obviously centers around Mosley's shot to blend into Dodge's fast-break spread tactics. Dodge would not bet against Micah. "He's a great fit for what we do because of his versatility," Dodge said. "We want our running back to be a really good player... one who jumps out at you on video. When you see a guy outrun La Marque's secondary like he did, that jumps out at you." "Micah is a tough kid with a lot of character. The highest compliment I can give him is he reminds me so much of one of our former running backs, Aaron Luna. Aaron started on three state championship teams for us. He wound up going to Rice and playing baseball. Micah is larger than Aaron but their styles are similar." Mosley very openly has acknowledged Dodge's arrival completely changed his approach toward attending North Texas. "Without him there, I don't know what my interest in North Texas would be," said Mosley, Nederland's new single-season and career rushing-record holder. Nederland coach Larry Neumann definitely believed "this thing has worked out for the best for Micah." "I think Micah has gotten more and more comfortable and excited about going there," Neumann said. "In every profession, there are people with those special qualities. Todd hasn't had much time to do a lot of recruiting but he's had the name and the notoriety. With Todd and the expectations he brings because of the notoriety he has, it explains why he would attract talented recruits."
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