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Looking for instant impact? These recruits will have it.(high school football players)(Brief Article)
We all want it right now. Check that. We wanted it a second ago. Indeed, we live in the microwave popcorn era. Pass the remote control before you order that on-demand movie. And check the computer for any instant messages before you come back to the couch.
But if you've got a second, I'd like to introduce you to a few high school players who figure to have a just-add-water impact on the college football scene next fall. You might have heard about them on signing day. Now we just have to wait for the start of the season.
One player likely to provide instant gratification is Joe Mauer, considered by most to be the nation's No. 1 quarterback prospect. Mauer (6-4, 215), who went 25-2 as the starter for Cretin-Derham High in St. Paul, Minn., is headed for Florida State--and his timing couldn't be better for the Seminoles.
Jared Jones recently was kicked off the squad for breaking team rules, muddling a quarterback situation that was handled by Chris Weinke the past three seasons. The only quarterback on scholarship for spring ball is Chris Rix, a freshman who redshirted last season. The Seminoles might move Anquan Boldin from receiver to quarterback, a position at which he excelled in high school, to compete for the job and add depth.
And there's Mauer. He can throw on the run. Better yet, he can execute the up-and-out toss, which is perhaps the most difficult of any pass for a quarterback. He has a strong arm but is capable of throwing a pass with touch.
Eleven years ago, Weinke was the Cretin-Derham senior quarterback choosing Florida State. And just as Weinke was, Mauer's an excellent baseball player, projected by many to be a first-round pick in the June amateur baseball draft. Mauer, who hit .542 as a junior, is one of the nation's top catching prospects.
"There are so many ways I could go," Mauer says. "I could sign (with a baseball team). I could sign and play college football, or I could go to college and play both sports."
- Mauer appears to be leaning to Florida State.(SPORTS)
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Craig, Mark Scoggins, Chip February 1, 2001 700+ words
...Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke. Mauer, who visited Florida State last weekend, said Wednesday he had...recruiting Web sites reported Wednesday that Mauer already had picked Florida State. While Mauer won't yet confirm any decision...
- Twins' Mauer has no regrets: Hometown hero chose baseball over football,...
- Newspaper article from: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) March 17, 2007 700+ words
...17--FORT LAUDERDALE -- Joe Mauer is where he always dreamed of...position of responsibility," Mauer said, "and I like running the...if I had played quarterback at Florida State." In 2006, Mauer hit .347 to become the first...
- Mauer impressed after `U' visit.(SPORTS)
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Craig, Mark December 18, 2000 700+ words
...it beats Florida in the Sugar Bowl and Florida State defeats Oklahoma. Mauer said Florida State hasn't slipped on his list of schools...ll have to compete with somebody," Mauer said. Florida State will be looking for a new quarterback...
- Draft favorite Mauer awaits big day.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Wells, Jim June 4, 2001 700+ words
...Neill's view. If Mauer can't make a deal...play football at Florida State this fall. He has...with his family. Mauer signed a letter...play football at Florida State and was relieved...to be a kid. If Mauer decides not to sign and attend Florida State, he could ...
- No regrets as Mauer takes full swing at baseball career.
- Newspaper article from: The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) March 12, 2003 700+ words
...MYERS, Fla. _ For Joe Mauer, the good-natured...intensified in December when Florida State lost another quarterback...default over there,' '' Mauer said. In February 2001, Mauer signed to play football at Florida State. Many recruiting services...
- Scouts focus on Mauer.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Murphy, Brian May 7, 2001 700+ words
...about it because Mauer has signed a letter...play quarterback at Florida State, mirroring the...Weinke was at Florida State for a week before...Trophy at age 28. Mauer said he will not...America, said of Mauer. "The wild card...play football at Florida State. I ...
- BASEBALL'S TOP PICK: JOE MAUER; Twins go with Joe; Mauer selected over...
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Neal, La Velle E., III June 6, 2001 700+ words
...of intent to play at Florida State. But the Twins are confident that Mauer is ready to begin his...will attend college. Florida State coaches apparently share...we were depending on Mauer," Florida State coach Bobby Bowden told...
- SUPER PREPS; DECISION AREN'T OVER; Mauer keeps busy as his stock rises.(SPORTS)
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Augustoviz, Roman February 4, 2001 700+ words
...a scholarship from Florida State. Baseball practice...on March 19, and Mauer knows what that means...thoughtful, too. Mauer is ready to be Florida State's quarterback next...The FSU coaches told Mauer he will come into...