2013 Under Armour Games...

coming Christmas 2012

It's that time again... time for the best-of-the-best in high school football. Nonetheless, the 2013 Under Armour-All-America Game 90-man roster has been filled, and the Illinois-area has five players. It is the sixth annual game and is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Jan. 4 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. It will be broadcast on ESPN. LaQuon Treadwell, Crete-Monee, uncommitted Zach Perry/intersport Laquon Treadwell is rated the nation's No. 4 wide receiver and No. 38 recruit in the ESPN 150. "It's a great honor," Laquon said. "I've worked so hard for this since I entered high school, being an All American. It's an honor to be invited to play with these great players."

Ethan Pocic, Lemont, LSU recruit Matthew Grotto/Sun-Times Media - click picture to see video “I was pumped, because I knew it was the game I wanted to play in,” Pocic said. “In my opinion, all the top recruits are playing in this one. It’s the achievement of it, because not everyone is selected to play in it.” He also added “when I went down there (LSU), I knew it was the place to be. They run a pro-style offense and they love running the ball. It’s my kind of offense that I want to play in. Knowing I have to go out of my comfort zone and go down south on my own, [it’s intimidating], but I have to grow up.” In addition, Lemont coach Eric Michaelsen was selected to be an assistant coach. “You just never know,” Michaelsen said. “We’re just little Lemont High School, and to have someone recognized like this is quite an honor for us. I’ve coached in Illinois [all-star games] before, but nothing like this. So it’s quite an honor.” --- Ty Isaac, Joliet Catholic, committed to USC Drew Russell/intersport - click picture to see video “This is one of the personal accolades that are really nice to get,” Isaac said during the presentation before the Joliet Catholic student body Wednesday afternoon. “I’m thankful for the opportunity. It’s something that will be fun after the season, especially getting to play with or against guys that you’ve read about being the best.” ---- Colin McGovern, Lincoln-Way West, OL Zach Perry/intersport “This is a great opportunity, to play with and against the best players in the country,” McGovern said. “Hopefully there will be a great turnout at the game. It’s a special feeling to get all this attention. I wasn’t sure about it at first because I didn’t know how my teammates and others would take it. That’s one of the big things that has happened, no one has held it against me. I couldn’t be more thankful for the group of guys I have had the pleasure of playing with the last two years.” Logan Tuley-Tillman, Manual HS (Peoria), committed to Michigan Drew Russell/intersport - click picture to watch video "It was all the drive and hustle I put in when nobody was watching," he said. "This all took me by surprise from where I cam from a year ago. This game is a real milestone in high school football if you want to be considered an elite football player." The nation's No. 9 offensive tackle and No. 102 overall prospect in the ESPN 150. To see the full 2013 Under Armour roster visit http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/honors.

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