Michael Strauss Biography

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Michael Strauss
Quarterback 6-2, 204 Key Biscayne, Fla. (Gulliver Prep)
• 2009 Class 2A All-State first-team selection
• 2009 Miami Herald first-team All-Day County 3A-1B
• Ranked No. 42 quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com
• Ranked No. 74 quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com
• Threw for 2,714 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior
• 2008 Class 2A All-State first-team selection
• 2008 State Finals’ Offensive MVP
• 2008 Miami Herald first-team All-Dade Country 3A-1B
• Led team to state championship as a junior
• Completed 195-of-298 attempts for 3,193 yards and 32 touchdowns as a junior
• Finished prep career with numerous school passing records, including yards (6,650) and touchdowns (62)
• Shares distinction with Miami (Fla.)’s Jacory Harris as the only two players in Dade County to throw for over 3,000 yards in a single season
• Mike London’s first commit at UVa and is a spring 2010 enrollee
• Will take part in spring football
• Played for USA Junior National baseball team (RHP/3B) and traveled to China in the seventh grade to compete
• Played for head coach Earl Sims at Gulliver Prep
• High school coach Earl Sims was a three-year letterwinner in football at UVa
• Son of Maria and Richard Strauss