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Greg Paulus (HC Niagara University)

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Cnnsi.com (Dan Patrick Show)

Greg Paulus says he has opportunity to play at Michigan

Former Duke point guard Greg Paulus joined the show to discuss his football future and more ...
-- Paulus said that there is an opportunity for him to play football at Michigan. He said he would continue his education in a masters program and join the team.
-- Paulus said that he spent the day around the Michigan football program and liked getting to know coach Rich Rodriguez.
-- Paulus said he has also spoken with a Big East and Big Ten team, as well as other schools, about being quarterback.
"I did have a couple of conversations with [Duke] coach [David] Cutcliffe," Paulus said. But he didn't sound optimistic about playing football at Duke.
-- Dan asked him if he could do it again, he wouldn't change his path. "I do not regret for one second coming to Duke," Paulus said.
-- Paulus said he worked out for the Packers last week.
-- Paulus said he made it clear to schools he has to play quarterback.
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From Dan Patrick's blog...

Former Duke point guard Greg Paulus joined the show to discuss his football future and more ...

-- Paulus said that there is an opportunity for him to play football at Michigan. He said he would continue his education in a masters program and join the team.

-- Paulus said that he spent the day around the Michigan football program and liked getting to know coach Rich Rodriguez.

-- Paulus said he has also spoken with a Big East and Big Ten team, as well as other schools, about being quarterback.

"I did have a couple of conversations with [Duke] coach [David] Cutcliffe," Paulus said. But he didn't sound optimistic about playing football at Duke.

-- Dan asked him if he could do it again, he wouldn't change his path. "I do not regret for one second coming to Duke," Paulus said.

-- Paulus said he worked out for the Packers last week.

-- Paulus said he made it clear to schools he has to play quarterback.
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That's right, Dook FOOTBALL didn't think he could play. :slappy:
 
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NFBuck;1451058; said:
From Dan Patrick's blog...

That's right, Dook FOOTBALL didn't think he could play. :slappy:
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Actually, Cutcliffe told Paulus he might be able to play for Duke as a slot receiver.

That explains why RR really wants Paulus, he needs more slot guys.

CBS

Paulus thought about resuming his football career at Duke, but coach David Cutcliffe's team is set at quarterback with Thaddeus Lewis preparing for his fourth year as starter. Paulus hasn't taken a snap in a game since 2004, when he was a high school quarterback in New York.

He would seem to fit better in Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez's read-option scheme than in the pro-style system favored by Cutcliffe, who considered trying Paulus at slot receiver.
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Seriously, this is AWESOME. :biggrin: How badly must scUM suck in order to seriously be considering bringing this guy in and annointing him as their starting QB. Even lowly DUKE (football) has declined to have him play QB, not to mention that he lost his starting job on their basketball team.
 
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I like these quotes from his former HS football coach.

ESPN

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Paulus was a former Gatorade high school football player of the year at Christian Brothers Academy, where he was a four-time all-state player, set six state passing records and was a starter in the U.S. Army All-American game. Christian Brothers was 42-3 during Paulus' time there, and he had 11,763 career passing yards and 152 touchdown passes in 45 games.

"To play at the NFL level he might have to add 30 pounds," Christian Brothers football coach Joe Casamento told ESPN's Joe Schad on Wednesday. "He could always throw it accurately and he's a smart winner and a leader, but where now is the arm strength?"

As for a year of playing college football?

"I'm not sure the Michigan offense suits him," Casamento said. "We ran a spread, but a spread to pass. He might take some pounding in that offense. I understand Greg is keeping his options open, but I still believe basketball is his passion. When he chose basketball, he told me that one day he'd like to be a basketball coach."

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"To play at the NFL level he might have to add 30 pounds," Christian Brothers football coach Joe Casamento told ESPN's Joe Schad on Wednesday. "He could always throw it accurately and he's a smart winner and a leader, but where now is the arm strength?"
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And again, DickRod offered him a schollie without so much as working him out or watching him throw...
 
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I moved this thread out of the recruiting forums, since his situation makes it very difficult to remember the rules of posting in a recruiting forum. :wink2:

BN27, ESPN just said that Paulus is also considering the Syracuse football program.
 
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Greg Paulus says he'll compete for Michigan Wolverines QB job - ESPN

Former Duke basketball player Greg Paulus has been given an opportunity to join Michigan's football team and compete for the starting quarterback job this fall.

Paulus, a former All-American quarterback in high school, visited Michigan's final practice of the spring Tuesday in Ann Arbor. He did not throw or work out for Wolverines coaches.

"There has been an opportunity given there," Paulus said Thursday morning on a conference call with reporters. "I thought it was a really good visit. It was really helpful to get to be on a campus and meet with coach [Rich] Rodriguez and see the system and understand what types of opportunities are out there."

More than a visit
Holding a clipboard isn't what Greg Paulus plans to do next fall, writes Adam Rittenberg. After four years of no football, could he possibly become Michigan's starting quarterback?

The four-year point guard is scheduled to graduate from Duke in June. Since Paulus did not redshirt for the basketball team, he has one year of eligibility remaining in another sport. And since he will complete his degree in four years, he can go to graduate school elsewhere and compete immediately.

Paulus said he can only play for Football Bowl Subdivision teams, ruling out a move to a Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) member.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Paulus has received interest from several other college programs, including his hometown Syracuse Orange, but at this point he has no other visits scheduled. He recently worked out for the Green Bay Packers and is exploring possibilities with other pro teams. Paulus is solely interested in playing quarterback and would enter Michigan's open competition under center if he chooses to join the Wolverines.

"The chance to compete for a starting job is important," Paulus said. "With me only having an opportunity to play for one year, the chance and the opportunity to compete at a high level is important. There is an opportunity to do that at Michigan."

True freshman Tate Forcier took most of the snaps this spring for the Wolverines and performed well. Last year's primary starter, Steven Threet, transferred from the program in February.

Junior Nick Sheridan, who started four games last year and broke his leg midway through the spring, will also compete for the job alongside another freshman, Denard Robinson.

Paulus was a former Gatorade high school football player of the year at Christian Brothers Academy, where he was a four-time all-state player, set six state passing records and was a starter in the U.S. Army All-American game. Christian Brothers was 42-3 during Paulus' time there, and he had 11,763 career passing yards and 152 touchdown passes in 45 games.

"The quarterback position is like being the point guard," Paulus said. "You get the ball every possession and every play. That's exciting to me." Paulus is still gathering information about Michigan and other schools, as well as the possibility of working out for more NFL teams. If he chooses the college route, a school's graduate program will be a major factor in his decision.

"I just feel very fortunate and really appreciative of some of the opportunities given," Paulus said. "It's been a dream."
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Since he was on a BBall schollie at Duke, will he be able to jump right in at another NCAA school at FBall? In other words, not have to sit out a season?

And why only one year of eligibility left? Didn't Rickey Dudley play under scholorship (BBall then FBall) at tOSU for more than 4 years?

Edit: I guess Redhawk's link sorta cleared up my queries...

The four-year point guard is scheduled to graduate from Duke in June. Since Paulus did not redshirt for the basketball team, he has one year of eligibility remaining in another sport. And since he will complete his degree in four years, he can go to graduate school elsewhere and compete immediately.
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