RUNNING BACK SPOTLIGHT
Player Name: Michael McDaniel, Bethlehem Catholic
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
40-Yard Dash: 4.50
Class of: 2015
Position(s): RB/FS/KR
Jersey Number: 2
Years with Varsity: 3
Starting experience: Michael has been a starter at running back since his sophomore year. He played a little defense last season.
2013 Stats: Michael rushed for 892 yards on 166 carries and 23 touchdowns and he caught 13 passes for 272 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He was 2-for-2 passing for 21-yards.
2013 Highlights: He rushed for 138 yards and four touchdowns against Liberty.
Honors: Express Times All-Area RB HM and Morning Call All-Area RB HM
Coaches Q&A with Joe Henrich:
Q. What are his strengths as a running back?
A. Michael is a real good down hill runner. He has really good side step and jump step and moves well laterally and get’s back up field. He likes to make a cut and take off. He has good speed too and has broken off some big plays for us last year.
His goal this year is to be a little more physical and break more tackles.
We like to put him in the slot. He has good hands.
Q. How is he as a kick returner?
A. He does a good job at kick returning. He has good vision and makes plays. He doesn’t dance around back there and is a north/south runner.
Q. Does he play defense for you?
A. He’s competing to play at free safety on defense. He’s a big kid, 200-pounds at safety is pretty darn good. He has great closing speed. He has the ability to cover a lot of ground on defense. Having a guy that can run left or right and be able to track people down is great.
Schools of Interest: Boston College, Syracuse and Temple
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Photo Credit: MCall.com
