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Jaron Dukes became the 12th commitment for Michigan's 2013 class when he informed the coaches on Wednesday.
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Dukes: Coaches love my height, hands
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A big, aggressive receiver is how wideout Jaron Dukes (Columbus, Ohio/Marion-Franklin) says the Michigan coaches describe him. The newest commit for the 2013 class brings something to the table the coaching staff has wanted since it was hired at Michigan -- size.
"I'm 197 pounds, and I'm 6-foot-5. I just got measured today," he said. "Everybody is asking me about that, but the coaches say they love my height, and how I am able to catch the ball with my hands. They see me as a pro-style player that they really like."
Dukes said the staff made him feel comfortable, and the whole program was what made him feel like he was at home. It doesn't hurt either that his friend, defensive end Taco Charlton (Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington Central), is also committed to the Wolverines.
"I'm 197 pounds, and I'm 6-foot-5. I just got measured today," he said. "Everybody is asking me about that, but the coaches say they love my height, and how I am able to catch the ball with my hands. They see me as a pro-style player that they really like."
Dukes said the staff made him feel comfortable, and the whole program was what made him feel like he was at home. It doesn't hurt either that his friend, defensive end Taco Charlton (Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington Central), is also committed to the Wolverines.
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Not to be outdone by the weekend, Michigan has landed yet another commitment for the 2013 class with wide receiver Jaron Dukes (Columbus, Ohio/Marion-Franklin).
Landing the 6-foot-3, 195-pound wideout is a big deal for the Wolverines, as receiver is a major need for this class.
Dukes recently took a visit to Ann Arbor and has had the Wolverines as the frontrunners since they offered. Growing up a fan of Michigan, Dukes says he has always wanted to be a Wolverine, and he now gets his wish.
Landing the 6-foot-3, 195-pound wideout is a big deal for the Wolverines, as receiver is a major need for this class.
Dukes recently took a visit to Ann Arbor and has had the Wolverines as the frontrunners since they offered. Growing up a fan of Michigan, Dukes says he has always wanted to be a Wolverine, and he now gets his wish.
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Percy Bates, who has been Michigan's faculty representative to the NCAA and the Big Ten for the past 22 years, is stepping down.
Bates, an education professor at the school who has been a previous chairman of the NCAA Division I management council and was inducted into the minority athletic administrators Hall of Fame, will leave his position on June 30. Michigan already named his replacement, Anne Curzan, an English and linguistics professor.
"Percy has served this university and athletic department for over 20 years," Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said in a statement Wednesday. "He has helped steer us through many challenges and rewarding experiences. Percy has always looked out for the student-athlete and what's best for the university and the athletic department.
"We appreciate his guidance and thank him for all of his years of service, and look forward to developing an outstanding working relationship with Anne."
Bates has been on Michigan's faculty since 1965 and part of its athletic department since 1977.
Bates, an education professor at the school who has been a previous chairman of the NCAA Division I management council and was inducted into the minority athletic administrators Hall of Fame, will leave his position on June 30. Michigan already named his replacement, Anne Curzan, an English and linguistics professor.
"Percy has served this university and athletic department for over 20 years," Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said in a statement Wednesday. "He has helped steer us through many challenges and rewarding experiences. Percy has always looked out for the student-athlete and what's best for the university and the athletic department.
"We appreciate his guidance and thank him for all of his years of service, and look forward to developing an outstanding working relationship with Anne."
Bates has been on Michigan's faculty since 1965 and part of its athletic department since 1977.
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Molk's alma mater puts premium on athletics 
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Courtesty Lemont High SchoolThe athletic facilities at Lemont High School are the envy of many a small college program.
LEMONT, Ill. -- More is expected of student-athletes at Lemont High School in Illinois. “Sweat together” is the motto, meaning all athletes work together towards one common goal.
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