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Quote from Coach Van Diest: “Michael is in a battle to be a starter this fall. Michael had an outstanding spring at the right offensive tackle spot taking over for Dominic Salle. Michael has the talent to be a great player for us.”

2014: Moved from offensive guard to offensive tackle... appeared in six games at right tackle... named Academic All-Conference.

2013: Contributed on scout team... named Academic All-Conference.

2012: Contributed on scout team... named Academic All-Conference.

2011: Redshirted and contributed on scout team.

High School: Michael was selected as First Team guard in the Great Cincinnati Catholic League while he participated in one of the top high school football programs in the country, Moeller High School... lettered in Rugby and won the Ohio State Tournament in 2010 and finished as runner up in 2011... Honor Roll student with a 3.3 GPA and has participated in many programs outside of athletics such as Youth Philanthropy Council, Man of Moeller Service Award, and Pastoral Ministry Executive Board.

Personal: Parents are Charley and Tracy Blum of Cincinnati, Ohio.