During an unofficial go to this summer time to Colorado, Andrew’s Michael McDonough didn’t get to fulfill former NFL celebrity Deion Sanders, who’s been busy reviving the Buffaloes.
But he didn’t thoughts lacking out on the person they name “Coach Prime.” McDonough ended up spending time with offensive line assistant Bill O’Boyle, and that was simply nice with him.
“(Sanders) wasn’t there, but I had a great time with the O-line coach,” McDonough stated. “He was a superb dude. I like speaking to the offensive line coaches.
“We’re always talking about technique and stuff like that.”
McDonough, a junior guard for the Thunderbolts, is making a whole lot of pals with offensive line coaches throughout the nation. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound McDonough has a bunch of presents, together with notables in Colorado, Illinois, Purdue and Boston College.
He has made unofficial visits to Wisconsin, Purdue, Illinois, Iowa State, Michigan and Notre Dame. This weekend, he’ll head to Cincinnati. He’s planning on a Nov. 11 return journey to Colorado to look at a recreation in opposition to Arizona, so possibly he can meet Sanders then.
With a purpose to main in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering, McDonough needs to ensure he picks the correct school. He has no want to make a snap determination to commit, regardless that it has been tempting.
“It depends on how I feel,” McDonough stated about when he would possibly determine. “I’m taking this time now to investigate the universities. I’ve favored each one in all them. I’m simply attempting to really feel the place I match greatest.
“I’ll wait it out a little bit — just look over everything and think through the decision.”
For now, the duty at hand is to assist get Andrew (3-4, 1-1) into the playoffs and win the SouthWest Suburban Red title.
The Thunderbolts (3-4, 1-1) host Lincoln-Way Central (6-1, 1-1) at 7:30 p.m. Friday and shut out the common season with a street recreation in opposition to Lincoln-Way West (6-1, 3-0), so the street is hard.
On high of that, Andrew is coming off a 41-16 loss to Lockport. The Thunderbolts wish to snap a three-game dropping streak.
“You learn what you can from film, but you can’t be emotionally attached to it because it won’t help you get better,” McDonough stated of the loss to Lockport. “Our backs are in opposition to the wall, and also you simply must struggle.
“I like that, and I like being in that position. You have to get after it.”
Junior quarterback Drew Silvia likes the best way McDonough will get after it throughout video games.
“We run the ball to his side the majority of the time,” Silvia stated. “He makes the block every time. I love it. He’s opened some holes for me.”
Andrew coach Adam Lewandowski, who additionally coaches the Tinley Park Bulldogs, has watched McDonough since he performed in sixth grade. Lewandowski knew then the lineman was particular.
“It’s always been about fine-tuning with him,” Lewandowski stated. “It wasn’t just being a giant among boys. It was more about being a great football player among his peers, regardless of size.”
McDonough stated he has been a lineman all of his profession and wouldn’t have it every other method.
“Linemen don’t get a lot of respect and reward and glory, but I love it,” he stated. “I love the physicality and attitude. It’s just moving dudes and forcing guys against their will. It’s awesome.”
Lewandowski is completely satisfied he can have McDonough round for at the least a number of extra video games this 12 months and subsequent season as properly. But he can also’t wait to see his future progress.
“He’s got next level written all over him,” Lewandowski stated of McDonough. “We’re really excited for him. We’re excited to see where he goes. He’s earning every bit of this.”
Jeff Vorva is a contract reporter for the Daily Southtown.
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