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Thursday, December 13, 2012

MICDS Tackle Jack Kurzu Named to Team USA Roster for Second Consecutive Year

Both will play in the International Bowl in Austin, TX February 5.

Jack Kurzu, 285 pound tackle from MICDS has been again given the honor of being named to the 45-man roster of Team USA (an NFL Organization). This honor is reserved for the country's most promising football players. Last week, the organization made the announcement that another local player Chase Abbington of Ft. Zumwalt South was announced to have made the team as well - http://usafootball.com/news/high-school/eight-defensive-backs-named-us-under-19-national-team Both Kurzu and Abbington will participate in the 2013 US Under-19 National Team program. Selection of players are based on outstanding football skill, leadership and character. Team USA will compete on February 5 in Austin, TX at the 4th International Bowl where he will compete …

flyoverland

8:15 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012

I'll bet the MICDS fund raisers will be keeping in close touch with him. He is going to get a huge NFL contract in a few years!!   more ›

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Call It Official: MICDS' Jack Kurzu Will Become an Oklahoma State Cowboy

Giant junior tackle decides early after reviewing more than 20 schools.

Bob Kurzu played tackle for the University of Florida team in the Charlie Pell era of the 1980s. But that wasn’t enough to convince his son Jack, 6-foot-4, 305 pound tackle from MICDS to head to the swamp. After looking over some 20 college choices, Jack Kurzu donned the orange baseball cap of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, much to the delight of his friends and teammates. Kurzu made it official on Wednesday before a gathering of teammates from the Rams football program. Kurzu is considering plans to enrolling at Stillwater for spring football and those issues remain to be settled. The offers were wide ranging. His shopping list included Harvard, Yale, Hawaii, Troy, Indiana, Mizzou, Illinois, Miami of Florida, Ball State and many others. “I …

flyoverland

7:13 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012

Witzen, Jack is a Senior, not junior. In fact, he may be eligible to graduate early. This kid is special. He has more pancakes than IHOP. I can't wait for Saturday. I don't think you have to worry about his academic credentials. My daughter is a classmate. We visited a number of very selective colleges this summer. All of them told her they would be adjusting her GPA upwards because of the rigor …   more ›

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Ladue's Jehu Chesson Considering Northwestern

Oklahoma State Cowboys were at Ladue's homecoming Saturday.

Three-star wide receiver Jehu Chesson has a top-five list, and Northwestern is in the mix. He is one of the top prospects in the U.S. as rated by MaxPreps. The 6-foot-4 wide receiver from Ladue remains one of the top prospects for football recruiting this fall. Chesson is looking at pass-happy programs like Missouri, Illinois and the Wildcats. Oklahoma State had a recruiter at Saturday's homecoming where Ladue thrashed Affton 48-0. Chesson stars on the Rams basketball team and is a key member of the track team, anchoring several relays. Ladue has run off four straight wins and travels for their first district game Thursday night at Duchense in St. Charles. Chesson has caught 26 passes for 352 yards and just two TDs this season. He averages…

James Baer

7:11 am on Monday, October 10, 2011

Recently, we conducted a poll about wide receiver Jehu Chesson of Ladue. Some 80 readers took part. Thank you. The question was where should Jehu play his college football. eight percent (64) votes were an overwhelming choice for Northwestern. Mizzou got 8 votes (10 percent) and five said other (six percent). Thank you for taking the poll.   more ›

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