'09 MD ATH Michael Campanaro (Wake Forest LOI)

[Svoboda]

Athlete
Clarksville (MD) River Hill

Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 173 lbs
Forty: 4.4 sec

Star Ratings
Rivals.com:
Scout.com: ***

Rankings & Accolades
Scout #56 Wide Receiver

[Svoboda]

Reserved for photos.

[Svoboda]

BALTIMORE - Michael Campanaro has been auditioning at high school football combines all over the country this summer, and he feels comfortable. Nike noticed.

Campanaro, a defensive back at River Hill High in Clarksville, joined Dunbar's Tavon Austin and 22 other athletes from around the country as Nike Underclassmen All-Americans, Rivals.com announced last week.

“I was real excited when I found out,” Campanaro said. “Only 24 kids in the whole nation got selected, so it's a good feeling.”

While leading River Hill through an undefeated regular season, Campanaro recorded 66 tackles and three interceptions and was one of the state’s best defenders in single coverage.

But Campanaro was even more impressive as a running back. He rushed for 1,044 yards and 7 touchdowns on 120 carries, and caught 26 passes for 601 yards and 8 touchdowns.
“I look at myself more as an athlete,” Campanaro said. “That's what I went into these combines trying to prove.”

Campanaro will be in Pasadena, Calif., next week to take part in his sixth combine, where he'll try to garner more attention from college coaches.

Already looking at Maryland, Illinois, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Clemson, Campanaro has plenty of time to make his decision.

“Right now, I'm just trying to get a feel for all the different colleges and get into the right spot,” he said.

Austin was a key component to the Poets' run to the Maryland 1A title last fall. He recorded 31 touchdowns, including 27 rushing, en route to 1,701 yards from scrimmage. The sophomore ran for two touchdowns and caught one in the state title game to lift Dunbar (11-3) to its second state title in three years with a 38-23 win over Fort Hill.
Campanaro had no such luck.

After River Hill opened its season 13-0, the Hawks suffered a 37-18 loss to undefeated Friendly from Prince George’s County in the Maryland 3A final.

http://www.examiner.com/a-820750~Campanaro__Austin_in_elite_company.html

[pigskin4life]

Scout.com Articel: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/655257.html

Notre Dame - “On Wednesday one of the personnel people Dave Peloquin took me around for a tour of the campus and facilities for about an hour and a half and everything was really nice on campus. Notre Dame has a great tradition and that shows with some of the things on campus like The Grotto and what not. I really thought the whole package there was pretty ridiculous. On Thursday I worked out with the defensive backs coach (Bill Lewis) for about a half an hour and then worked with the wide receivers coach (Rob Ianello) for another half an hour. After that I met with Coach (Ron) Powlus who told me he thought I was a Notre Dame kid and said they really like me a lot as an athlete, but to be patient in terms of an offer because they want to see how my body fills out and rarely offer kids really early like other schools. I liked it a lot at Notre Dame because they’re

2006 Soph Highlights:

http://wms6.streamhoster.com/coachtil/wm9_600kbit_campanaro2009_riverhill.wmv

Picture Link:

http://ssfootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1112&CID=689058

[rontdtarchala]

that right get started asap

[pigskin4life]

Hawks raise first state title banner
http://wwww.examiner.com/a-613804~Hawks_raise_first_state_title_banner.html

Brenton, River Hill’s tallest player at 6-foot-4, scored 28 points to help some of his teammates — particularly Hostetler and sophomore guard Michael Campanaro — avenge a state championship football loss from earlier in the school year.

“After losing at M&T Bank [Stadium], you don’t want to be labeled as not being able to win the big one,” said Campanaro. “Hopefully next year we get back [to the football and basketball championships], because we have a young team.”

[NDGirlzRock]

Damn this kid has talent. I know he maybe a little short, but you can't doubt the adjustments he makes to the ball in the air or the lines and openings that he hits. I'd like to see him get an offer, come Sept.

[irishdan123084]

Damn this kid has talent. I know he maybe a little short, but you can't doubt the adjustments he makes to the ball in the air or the lines and openings that he hits. I'd like to see him get an offer, come Sept.

I agree he is a little short, that's not too bad, he does have talent, but i'm sure he can grow an inch or two in 2 years...right?

[Troy's Enterprise Pride]

yeah... he's just 16. the kid has plenty of time to grow.

[NDGirlzRock]

yeah... he's just 16. the kid has plenty of time to grow.

If he could hit 6' that would be awesome! Just the type of weapon that ND needs.

[irishdan123084]

If he could hit 6' that would be awesome! Just the type of weapon that ND needs.

that might be a stretch...pun intended

[NDGirlzRock]

that might be a stretch...pun intended

Both of my cousins grew almost 8" from 16 to 19 so it is feesible.

[Irishkid]

i didn't really like his film but for a sophmore that was impressive personally my favorite film was of Dan Mccarthy

[pigskin4life]

i didn't really like his film but for a sophmore that was impressive personally my favorite film was of Dan Mccarthy

That was a bit of a contradiction.

I thought his film was very impressive no matter what age. He got to the corner on Joe Haden and ran by him. I also heard the ND coaches loved him in person. He is a playmaker and thats what we need in 09.

[pigskin4life]

http://www.examiner.com/a-913724~Ball_Hawk.html


http://recruiting.scout.com/2/675126.html

[NDgrandson]

I may have to head down 70 and 29 about 45 minutes and see this kid play. It strikes me a bit odd to see a top talent in Howard County, MD (very suburban). Last year I almost went to see Benn or the DL from DC (forgot his name). Glad I didn't. I feel much safer seeing Campanero play. I could bring the family.

[pigskin4life]

http://hsmaryland.scout.com/a.z?s=394&p=9&c=2&cid=677769&nid=3094498&fhn=1

Clarksville, Md., junior athlete Michael Campanaro started his season off with a bang this weekend, helping to lead his team to a 48-0 win over Mt. Hebron High School. After the first weekend he is the state’s leader rushed having picked up 253 yards on just eight carries in the first half including touchdown runs of 68, 82 and 48 yards. The 5-foot-9, 173-pound speedster also had 75 punt return yards, five tackles and two pass breakups in the game.

[pigskin4life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIfJv_fHON0

[irishziggy]

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=685649

the kid has a nice highlight film, and his stats are pretty ridiculous for 4 games.

[pigskin4life]

MIKE RAN WILD IN HIS FOURTH GAME- CHECK IT OUT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcJWHl8daeE

[NDGirlzRock]

What kind of competition does he play against?

[JMR8]

Kids a lightning bolt. I'd like to grab some taller guys, but if he can run and catch like that then I wouldn't mind seeing him wear that #5 at ND. Real versatile, which is very nice.

[NDgrandson]

What kind of competition does he play against?

I don't think it's all that great. He's in the burbs of Baltimore.

[pigskin4life]

He had 136 yards on 11 carries against Joe Haden's Friendly team last year in the state championship game. He was a soph and Joe was a senior.He is now bigger and faster. yea thats the same Joe haden that starts at DB for the Gators.

Check out the highlights from the State Game at M & T and watch him get to the corner and out run the Haden brothers.

This pic pretty much says it all.
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=michaelcampanaro

Soph highlights

http://wms6.streamhoster.com/coachtil/wm9_600kbit_campanaro2009_riverhill.wmv

[NDgrandson]

http://www.leaguelineup.com/michaelcampanaro/photos/Mike%20vs%20Hadens.jpg

There's your pic. :)

http://www.leaguelineup.com/michaelcampanaro/photos/Flying%20High.jpg

And another.

[pigskin4life]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/05/AR2007100502763.html

[NDgrandson]

Pigskin, where are you located?

[pigskin4life]

Maryland, as you can tell 'm a Camp fan.....my son has played with him since 5th grade.

[pigskin4life]

Campanaro listed as a 4 Star and one of only two MD players on the list.

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&cfg=null&pid=88&yr=2009

[robdog_5]

pigskin do you konw if Camp is getting any love from ND and if there is mutual intrest

[pigskin4life]

yes ND has sent him a ton of mail and my son told me he emails Powlus on a regular basis. He also said ND is #1 on his list

[NDgrandson]

Hey pigskin, what is the reamining schedule? I may go to a game. That is great ND is in the lead. Two questions... do you think ND offers and what position do think he would play at ND? Right now my guess is yes and KR / PR and flanker.

On a side note, I think we should have more of a flanker position for players like Tate, West, Prince, Gallup and a guy like Campanero. These guys have real speed and could run reverses, take hand offs, or burn you deep. Basically do what The Rocket did. Leave the 6'4" receivers on the outside.

[Axl Rose]

I want this Kid, I want him as a receiver. We're bringing in some very good tall receivers, but I believe we need to bring in some speedy big play threats as well to compliment the big guys.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I don't like his name, sounds like cowboy in espanol. It's not nearly as cool like Slaughter, Cave, or Stonebreaker.
Although if he's good, I'll make an exception.

[NDgrandson]

I don't like his name, sounds like cowboy in espanol. It's not nearly as cool like Slaughter, Cave, or Stonebreaker.
Although if he's good, I'll make an exception.

I see where you are coming from Stoney. Vaquero might be the spanish version of cowboy. Combine that with Camper, like Happy Camper and you get Campanero, or somethng like that.
http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/eloper/LA3572-main.jpg
Is this what you had in mind? That ain't cool. He might need a nickname though.
600th post!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I was thinking more like Caballero or something. Oh f..k, what the hell do I know about espanol aside from that one chick, in that one bar, that one nite.

[NDgrandson]

I was thinking more like Caballero or something. Oh f..k, what the hell do I know about espanol aside from that one chick, in that one bar, that one nite.

Caballero means "stallion." I have been referred to us such a few times. ;)Campanero would take that over a Village People character I assume. Maybe that one chick that one night was a stallion? :eek:Was your ass sore the next day? :eek:How much did you drink?:confused:

[NDgrandson]

I was wrong. Rather than delete that classic post, I will waste another in explaining the true meaning of caballero.

caballero:
Definición | Sinónimos | Conjugator
En Francés | En Portugués
in context | images
Listen: España

caballero m
1 gentleman: Pedro fue todo un caballero, Stoney was a real gentleman
2 Hist knight
caballero andante, knight-errant
3 frml (señor) sir
4 caballeros, (en un lavabo) gents
ropa de caballero, menswear ♦ LOC: un pacto de/entre caballeros, a gentleman's agreement

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Caballero means "stallion." I have been referred to us such a few times. Campanero would take that over a Village People character I assume. Maybe that one chick that one night was a stallion? :eek:Was your ass sore the next day? :eek:How much did you drink?:confused:

Who frickin asked ya? :D

Have you been drinking, or is this a 'normal' response??? LOL

[NDGirlzRock]

That is to not be mistaken for Habanero....!!! By the way don't forget that this is a recruits thread not the GH lounge....keep it clean boys!!!

[NDgrandson]

That is to not be mistaken for Habanero....!!! By the way don't forget that this is a recruits thread not the GH lounge....keep it clean boys!!!

So you're sayin' Campanero is hot???

[NDGirlzRock]

No I was refering to a previous post by Stoney!!!!!!!!!!

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I heard her loud and clear....it's love.

[NDgrandson]

No I was refering to a previous post by Stoney!!!!!!!!!!

Joke. Habanero peppers are hot.

Stoney, well played response.

[NDGirlzRock]

I realize that it was a joke!!!!!!!! Common I'm one of the few smart blondes out there, if you please!!!!! :D:D:D

[NDgrandson]

I realize that it was a joke!!!!!!!! Common I'm one of the few smart blondes out there, if you please!!!!! :D:D:D

Is the mispelling a joke too???? If so, that was funny.

[NDGirlzRock]

Is the mispelling a joke too???? If so, that was funny.

I'll let you decide that one my friend!!! But I warn you this could mean war!!! LOL!!! :D

[pigskin4life]

Hey pigskin, what is the reamining schedule? I may go to a game. That is great ND is in the lead. Two questions... do you think ND offers and what position do think he would play at ND? Right now my guess is yes and KR / PR and flanker.

On a side note, I think we should have more of a flanker position for players like Tate, West, Prince, Gallup and a guy like Campanero. These guys have real speed and could run reverses, take hand offs, or burn you deep. Basically do what The Rocket did. Leave the 6'4" receivers on the outside.

Monday @ Marriotts Ridge at 6:15( recschduled due to rain)

Friday Night 11/2 @ River Hill at 7pm

Friday Night 11/9 @ Howard (County Championship Game...)

Yes I see him playing PR/KR/Flank in ND's Offense as well. I also think he is a guy that should get 8 or so carries out of the backfield. His vison and footwork needs to be used.

[pigskin4life]

JUST WENT UP SATURDAY AND ALREADY HAS 900 VIEWS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAWnfCK3LjU

[goirish41]

JUST WENT UP SATURDAY AND ALREADY HAS 900 VIEWS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAWnfCK3LjU

wow, that kid is a player. :eek:

[NDisNCin2010]

theres chatter about a formal offer going out to Campanaro...any locals hearing anything on this?

[pigskin4life]

http://www.baltimoremetrosports.com/node/273

Very well spoken young man......a ND type of kid

BTW, that is Joe Haden that he gets the edge on in that State Championship game as a soph...

[NDgrandson]

Thanks PL4L. It's nice to mix in an interview after seeing two million clips of him scoring TDs. I am surprised to hear him mention ND just about last. So he is playing Lane Clelland this Friday? I hope we get to see a lot of them on film after that. At least we'll know the talent level beetween those two schools.

NDGirlz, is hot like a habanero or what?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

That guy is gonna be fodder for that for years to come.

[NDGirlzRock]

Thanks PL4L. It's nice to mix in an interview after seeing two million clips of him scoring TDs. I am surprised to hear him mention ND just about last. So he is playing Lane Clelland this Friday? I hope we get to see a lot of them on film after that. At least we'll know the talent level beetween those two schools.

NDGirlz, is hot like a habanero or what?

Really???? Awhhhhee!!!

[pigskin4life]

CHECK OUT THE MOVE 3:25 INTO THE VIDEO ON THE PUNT REURN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkKmEsO4tLo

[Fishin'_Irish]

CHECK OUT THE MOVE 3:25 INTO THE VIDEO ON THE PUNT REURN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkKmEsO4tLo

Sick. I feel bad for the guy who wiffed.

[NDgrandson]

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=2&c=709044&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fnotredame.scout.com%2fa. z%3fs%3d109%26p%3d2%26c%3d709044 (pay article)


Versatile Campanaro Getting Interest From ND


Campanaro holds offers from Northwestern and Akron By Steve Wiltfong

Date: Dec 7, 2007

When Michael Campanaro left Notre Dame’s one-day football camp back in June, assistant coach Ron Powlus told the Clarksville, Md. athlete that they’d like to see how his body fills out, and to be patient about a scholarship offer.


OK, pigskin4life, any updates that might pertain to recent communication?

[pigskin4life]

River Hill & Campanaro won the MD State Championship yesturday. Mike showed his toughness on both sides of the ball. He was held to 9 yards on 6 carries in the first half but the coach moved him to tailback (from right half back) and he gained 65 yards on 10 carries in the second half running between the tackles. Which loosened up a very good defense. It took two and three defenders to take him down and ET made him earn every yard. On defense he had 10 tackles and 3 PBU. He also had over 100 return yards on 1 KR & 2 PR. Remember Mike also led River Hill Basketball to their first ever State Championship 6 months ago.

In terms of communications, like the article stated Powlus came by the school last week and mentioned that ND could offer him as a DB very soon.

[NDgrandson]

River Hill & Campanaro won the MD State Championship yesturday. Mike showed his toughness on both sides of the ball. He was held to 9 yards on 6 carries in the first half but the coach moved him to tailback (from right half back) and he gained 65 yards on 10 carries in the second half running between the tackles. Which loosened up a very good defense. It took two and three defenders to take him down and ET made him earn every yard. On defense he had 10 tackles and 3 PBU. He also had over 100 return yards on 1 KR & 2 PR. Remember Mike also led River Hill Basketball to their first ever State Championship 6 months ago.

In terms of communications, like the article stated Powlus came by the school last week and mentioned that ND could offer him as a DB very soon.

Bingo! Good info. DB is not what either of us were thinking. Any way you slice it, he seems to be a stud athlete, leader and winner.

[daytonirish]

Like what I've been able to see of him on film. And listening to what you people who have knowledge of him say Can't wait to see him in an Irish uniform.

[pigskin4life]

Nice article came out today

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=573&NewsID=863118&CategoryID=744&show=localnews&om=1

[NDgrandson]

Nice article came out today

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_...alnews&om=1

Link no good for me.

[daytonirish]

Nope can't get link either.

[pigskin4life]

My bad, try this

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=573&NewsID=863118&CategoryID=744&show=localnews&om=1

[daytonirish]

Thanks for posting. Really like the fact that his favorite thing is returning punts. You don't here that from alot of people.

[NDGirlzRock]

Did any of you catch the Rams/Steelers game last night? This kids abilities remind me of Faulk!!! He can do it all and he isn't afraid of contact!!! Here is to hoping that ND offers this guy....if they do I think we will get him early!!!

[BDirish4ever]

Did any of you catch the Rams/Steelers game last night? This kids abilities remind me of Faulk!!! He can do it all and he isn't afraid of contact!!! Here is to hoping that ND offers this guy....if they do I think we will get him early!!!

We need all the playmakers we can get!!!:)

[NDgrandson]

Hey pigskin! Can we get the details of Michael's plans for the combine? Is he is San Antonio?

[daytonirish]

Hey Grandson you on the IUB payroll now ? Two players that N.D. could be recruiting for next year and your at the combine ?

[pigskin4life]

Michael is heading down to Texas on Wednesday. Tom Lemming has chosen him as one of 50 out of 500 to be on the front of his magazine. He will be taking the photo with Tom on Thursday at the Alamo.

Mike hit the weights right after the state game. He is now 5'11" 182 and was timed at 4.36 on the track last week. I would expect a mid 4.4 on turf in Texas.

His season highlights were sent to Powlus last week. He should have them up on youtoube shortly....

[NDgrandson]

Michael is heading down to Texas on Wednesday. Tom Lemming has chosen him as one of 50 out of 500 to be on the front of his magazine. He will be taking the photo with Tom on Thursday at the Alamo.

Mike hit the weights right after the state game. He is now 5'11" 182 and was timed at 4.36 on the track last week. I would expect a mid 4.4 on turf in Texas.

His season highlights were sent to Powlus last week. He should have them up on youtoube shortly....

Sweet. I look forward to seeing more on him and thanks for the update.

[pigskin4life]

Special Teams & Offense. Defense coming soon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mexLoJnxNgg

[NDgrandson]

Nice new story on Campanero. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/730155.html


"The main three things I'm looking at are academics, coaches and the overall program," he said. "I want a school where I feel really comfortable with all the coaches and where there's just a good vibe."

He plans on attending the Northwestern Junior Day on Feb. 23 and will be at Notre Dame on Feb. 24 and Connecticut on March 1. "I went to a camp at Notre Dame last summer and really liked it," he said. "Of course, I love the history they have there and I think they'll be turning things around this year. Also, the academics there are big too."
Campanaro says that he thinks Wake Forest is close to offering him. "I love all the coaches there and am already building a great relationship with them," he said. "They are still on the rise and are really building a name for themselves. They told me they definitely plan to offer, but that all the coaches need to review my tape first."

While he doesn't have any spring or summer camps yet planned, Campanaro says he'll definitely try to attend a few.

"I see myself making somewhat an early commitment," he said. "I'd like to take about three visits in the fall and make my decision. I doubt I'll take all five trips."
Campanaro reports a 2.8 core GPA and an 860 SAT, which he plans on retaking. No retake date set yet.

Pigskin, what's the latest? He seems high on Wake and they did offer. I remember the talk was DB, but this sounds like he wants to be the next Welker. I see him as that kind of player too. What is the 3rd team in the mix? It sounds like Wake, ND and ? Any feedback you might get from the 28 of this month would be great.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

SAT not so good.

[Fishin'_Irish]

SAT not so good.

I just pray that's out of 1600, not 2400.

[irishunclebill]

I just pray that's out of 1600, not 2400.

LOL- Fish don't you get 900 out of 2400 just for taking the test.;)

I have to hope the 860 is not only out of 1600, but also either a misprint or an error in communication as well.

[IrishCalves]

As we can remember from Milton Knox's recruitments, there are such things as re-takes.

I also thought Jeremy Brown had a similar SAT score last year, and he got an offer, so I wouldn't get too concerned about that at the moment.

[Fishin'_Irish]

LOL- Fish don't you get 900 out of 2400 just for taking the test.;)

I have to hope the 860 is not only out of 1600, but also either a misprint or an error in communication as well.

I think each section is scored between 200 and 800.

[NDGirlzRock]

Hey guys, if he can qualify....why would he be a Wake Forest lean? Plus on a 1600 point SAT you get 200 just for signing your name. 2400 I'd say its 400, so if it's truly 860 on a 2400 scale...yikes! But I doubt it!

[IrishKnight1023]

I didn't even take the SAT's I just went to community college I was too cool 4 that lame ass test haha

[irishziggy]

Jeremy Brown received a conditional offer like Jonathan Baldwin, Martavious Odoms, and a couple others. It's basically an offer for guys who have to take a test or they dont qualify right away.

[irishunclebill]

According to his buddy Jordan Love, Campanaro may commit to Wake this weekend.

[Svoboda]

Good get for Wake. Kid is a player, I'm just a tad bit suspect as every highlight video I see seems like it has been sped up by the creator. Wish I knew someone who has seen this kid play and isn't biased.

[NDgrandson]

According to his buddy Jordan Love, Campanaro may commit to Wake this weekend.

What???!!! Is there no hope for him to get an Irish offer?

[irishunclebill]

What???!!! Is there no hope for him to get an Irish offer?

It would appear that ship has sailed for both Campanaro & Love.

[NDgrandson]

It would appear that ship has sailed for both Campanaro & Love.

Meaning they were not going to get ND offers?

[SoCalDomer]

No, I think they went on a cruise this weekend. :bigsmile:

[IrishGrizz]

The "Love" boat. :rofl:

[SoCalDomer]

According to his buddy Jordan Love, Campanaro may commit to Wake this weekend.

heard from people close to him and his family that he will in fact do so. we'll have to wait and see.

[SoCalDomer]

confirmed a WF commit by rivals

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated with Scout Star Rating and Position Ranking. Rivals has not yet rated this recruit.