TEAGUE IS MR. FOOTBALL
John Bassetti
Published: Thu, December 2, 2010
YOUNGSTOWN
Mr. Universe. Mr. Coffee. Mr. Rogers. Mr. Right. Mr. T.
They?re all great or respected titles, names or brand names, but now there?s one mister who can?t miss.
That?s Akise Teague, the speedy Ursuline High running back who was named Ohio?s Mr. Football for 2010, announced by The Associated Press on Wednesday.
For having gained 2,226 yards and for having scored 43 touchdowns in leading the Irish to a 14-0 record and appearance in the Division V state championship game, the 5-foot-8, 176-pound senior took the honor.
Teague?s in a league of his own.
?It?s a really big deal,? Teague said. ?I couldn?t have gotten this far, especially without my line and the rest of my team,? he said, giving his personal achievement a team-effort twist.
Teague, who just turned 19 on Nov. 30, considers explosiveness his best physical quality. Although he plays defensive back, his identity has been chiseled on offense.
?I?d like to be known as a scatback with power,? said the player who is dangerous whether he takes a handoff, makes a reception out of the backfield or catches a pass on the fly downfield.
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