#7 Michael Angelo
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Grade: 12 |
Captain – Michael Angelo (6-1, 175) is an outstanding athlete who was initially projected as a starting WR at the end of the 2002 but emerged from spring and summer drills as the starting quarterback.
2003: Angelo is having a remarkable senior season rushing and passing for over 1,600 total yards and winning his first six career starts. Angelo completed 14 of 23 passes for 148 yards and rushed for 53 yards and scored a Td at Mater Dei in Week 10. Michael rushed for 70 yards and completed 11 of 16 passes for 68 in Week 9 vs. Loyola. Rushed for a career-high 140 yards and passed for a career-high 164 in a dramatic 20-17 win over Servite in Week 8. Did not play at St. John Bosco in Week 7. At Bishop Amat in Week 6, Angelo rushed 14 times for 94 yards and scored on runs of nine and 24 yards. He also completed five of ten passes for 72 yards. In Week 5 Mike completed 8 of 11 passes for 105 yards and a career-high three touchdowns and also rushed for 62 yards on nine carries. Against Fountain Valley, Mike ran for two spectacular scores from 50 and 64 yards out and finished with 135 yards on only 14 carries. He also completed nine of 14 passes for 91 yards and earned Player of the Game honors. In Week 3, Mike rushed for 98 yards on eight carries including a spectacular 64-yard TD run against Long Beach Jordan. Angelo was 11 of 17 for 99 yards and two touchdowns and added 67 yards rushing on only eight carries at Redlands in Week 2. In Week 1 Mike completed 7 of 19 passing for 81 yards vs. St. Paul and added 50 yards rushing on only nine carries. He leads the team in rushing with 769 yards rushing and is averaging 6.4 yards per carry. He needs only 25 more yards to tie Greg Orlando’s single-season rushing mark for a quarterback and 380 to set the new career mark. His 769 yards rushing is the 16th best single-season mark in school history. He is 14th on the school’s all-time rushing list. Mike has completed 78 of 136 passes (57.4%) for 860 yards and seven touchdowns.
In 2002: Angelo saw action in several games at both DB and WR and caught four passes for 48 yards in earning his second varsity letter. Caught a career-high two passes at Loyola and a career-long 23-yard reception at Esperanza.
Misc: A member of the Speed, Power and 800-Pound Clubs, Angelo is expected to add a multi-dimensioned element to the Eagle offense not seen since Chris Rix last played in 1999. Mike has impressed his coaches with his speed and knowledge of the offense and is enjoying a fine year. Earned his first varsity letter in 2001 after contributing on special teams units and seeing spot action at DB and WR. Was the sophomore team QB in 2001. Angelo was recognized as one of the team Captains for 2003 for his commitment during the off-season. Mike has consistently run his 40s in the mid 4.5’s with a top time of 4.55.
