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On George: Redshirt sophomore who returns as the incumbent starter at left guard ... has 10 straight starts entering his third year in the Maryland program ... continues to improve his technique as he continues gaining experience ... plays with a tremendous amount of desire and intensity.

1998: Started final 10 games as a redshirt freshman and played in all 11 ... moved into the starting lineup due to injury, and never relinquished the spot ... one of two redshirt freshmen on the starting offensive line ... helped Terps to dramatic improvements in sacks allowed and rushing offense ... offensive line allowed 26 fewer sacks in 1998 than in 1997, and rushing offense was sixth-most improved unit in the country ... made substantial progress in 1998 spring, leading to his challenge for playing time and subsequent insertion into the starting lineup.

1997: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Hanover Park High School in 1997 ... captured third team all-state honors in addition to being named first team all-area and first team all-conference as a senior ... a three-year letterman who was his team captain in 1996 ... named all-conference and all-area as a junior ... earned four letters in wrestling and track and field ... ranked No. 1 in the state in the discus as a senior ... high school coach was John Liberato.

Personal: Michael Dennis George ... born May 24, 1979 ... son of Jane and John George ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice.

George Up Close

The best advice I've ever received is: "Never give up."

If I lost all my possessions except one, I'd want to keep: my car

The word that best describes me is: determined

If I could change any rule in college football, it would be: eliminate referees

Mike George

	Class: RS Sophomore
	Hometown: East Hanover, N.J.
	High School: Hanover Park

	Height / Weight: 6-4 / 290
	Position: Offensive Guard
	Experience: 1V

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