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02/01/2012
Arizona State University Football Signs 23 Players to Letters of Intent
The class consists of 14 freshmen, eight juniors and one sophomore.
02/01/2012
Mike Pennel Signs NLI with Sun Devil Football
Pennel will continue his academic and athletic careers at Arizona State University.
ASU: Has great size and potential...versatile athlete who can play linebacker or safety.
2011: Saw action in every game...recorded 11 tackles for the year...had breakout game in homecoming win vs Colorado with his first career tackle for loss and four total tackles.
2010: Redshirt Freshman who saw action in eight games this year...had two tackles...strong special teams player...earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU's offseason strength and conditioning program.
2009: Did not see game action, Redshirted...graduated high school early to joing Sun Devils for spring practice.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of Grandview High School in Aurora, Colo...the first commitment among ASU's 2009 class, giving his verbal pledge to the Sun Devils on March 20, 2008...runs a 4.5 40-yard dash...played quarterback and in the defensive secondary for Grandview and will begin his Sun Devil career at safety...regarded as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com...ranked as the No. 23 all-purpose athlete in the nation by Rivals.com...also regarded as the top all-purpose athlete in the state of Colorado and the state's No. 3 overall prospect by Rivals.com...listed as the No. 44 defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep...rated as the No. 6 defensive back and the No. 31 overall prospect among SuperPrep's Midlands 101 list, which includes athletes from nine states...ranked as the No. 61 safety in the country by Scout.com...earned All-Midlands Region honors by PrepStar...collected 80 total tackles (52 solo) as a junior in 2007...added five interceptions, nine pass breakups and three fumble recoveries...also scored five rushing touchdowns and threw for one touchdown...chose ASU over Oregon State...coached by John Schultz at Grandview High School.
PERSONAL: A Sociology and Justice major.
