The No. 2 quarterback in the state of Ohio, Aaron Mershman from Bowling Green, committed to Ball State yesterday. This is a huge pick-up, as the 6-2, 190-pounder was being courted by Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Akron and hometown Bowling Green. So why'd he choose Muncie?According to an article in his hometown paper, it was because of the intensity of the practices.
“What set Ball State apart is there was a sense of urgency and a sense of intensity in their day-to-day activities,” Mershman said. “Their activities are intense. The lifting is intense, the 7-on-7s are intense and the practices are intense. Everything is 100 percent every single day.”Good times right there. I also enjoyed this quote.
He didn’t choose BGSU because he “needed to get out of town. I have a lot of respect for Bowling Green. If I lived in Muncie, Ind., I’d be coming to Bowling Green.”Take that, Bowling Green. Because the living conditions in Muncie are unbelievably awesome! Wait..
So where does the rift come from? The Western Michigan boards are not happy with Mershman's decision and wonder what Muncie has to offer these recruits. I forgot that Kalamazoo was such a sexy destination for recruits. They do have a strip club, but we have Joker's Wild, the classiest gentleman's club of all-time.
I was hoping Murshman (sic) would commit to CMU. I guess you win some and you lose some. There are other QB's out there. BSU has yet to win a dang thing and they are pulling in some solid talent. I dont know how they do it but as long as they keep pulling in the tallent and leave the game day coaching the same it wont matter much.Thank you for taking a shot at our coaching staff. Hopefully that opinion changes this year. Another poster claims BSU can't win the MAC with Nate Davis at QB, which might be the dumbest thing I've ever read on a message board.
NC State was going after Mershman hard after his impressive performance at the Nike camp. Last year, Mershman threw for 1,461 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Watching his highlight reel, nothing too much stood out. There were no deep balls on it, so I have no idea if he can wing the ball. He looked OK on the short passes, they definitely had some zip on them and he's not very mobile. So basically he's similar to Nate except we don't know about his deep ball. Time will tell.
Welcome to Muncie, Aaron!
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