Tuesday, May 4, 2010

FOOTBALL: Max Bankston Featured In Article

BIG RAPIDS - Max Bankston is emerging as one of Ferris State University's top linebackers of the future.

Bankston's early success was saluted in an article by Morning Star Publishing Sports Editor Greg Gielczyk. The story includes interviews with Bankston, Ferris head coach Jeff Pierce and FSU assistant and strength and conditioning coach Whitney Bell.

Here is an excerpt from Gielczyk's story on the former Frankfort High School star:
Over the summer, Bankston will follow a workout schedule given to him by defensive line coach Whitney Bell.

"I'm pretty excited to get back to camp (this coming fall), knowing the starting job is open," Bankston said.

He's getting stronger, Bell said. And he's worked extremely hard to compete for the top linebacker position.

"Max is one of those guys who's going to do anything you ask him to do," Bell said. "He had a couple of tackles for losses (in the scrimmage), and saw the ball well.
The article can be found here:
http://www.morningstarpublishing.com/articles/2010/05/03/grand_traverse_insider/sports/doc4bdf02fbe41eb983699408.txt

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