Per his social media posts Mikey has committed to play for D1 Southern Utah under former Frostburg coach Delane Fitzgerald. Congrats and best of luck to the young man.
Allen Commits to Southern Utah
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More goodness to the story - his position coach might be Darrius Smith.
Assistant Coach | Running Backs
2022: 1st Season at SUU
Smith joined the Southern Utah staff after serving as the head football coach at Fort Lewis College for two seasons. Before Fort Lewis, Smith was the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach and Bryant University. Prior to his time at Bryant, Smith worked with the offense at UMass and developed one of the nations leading running backs in Marquis Young.
Prior to his time at UMass, Smith was with Villanova for eight seasons, where he helped the Wildcats to the 2009 FCS National Championship. The Wildcats also won two CAA conference titles during Smith's tenure. Before Villanova, Smith also coached at Northeastern, James Madison, Idaho, Indiana (Pa.) and at New Mexico Highlands University. Smith began coaching at Frostburg State University, where he also played defensive back and was a three-year starter. While there, he earned his bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education.
Good luck to #5!
Assistant Coach | Running Backs
2022: 1st Season at SUU
Smith joined the Southern Utah staff after serving as the head football coach at Fort Lewis College for two seasons. Before Fort Lewis, Smith was the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach and Bryant University. Prior to his time at Bryant, Smith worked with the offense at UMass and developed one of the nations leading running backs in Marquis Young.
Prior to his time at UMass, Smith was with Villanova for eight seasons, where he helped the Wildcats to the 2009 FCS National Championship. The Wildcats also won two CAA conference titles during Smith's tenure. Before Villanova, Smith also coached at Northeastern, James Madison, Idaho, Indiana (Pa.) and at New Mexico Highlands University. Smith began coaching at Frostburg State University, where he also played defensive back and was a three-year starter. While there, he earned his bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education.
Good luck to #5!
Decision made. Congrats to you Mikey Allen. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about you from both the BW and Fort Hill communities. Not just as an athlete, but as a special young man. Good luck, and keep grinding.
perfect timing, too! apparently SUU and others are attempting to move from FCS to FBS. Congratulations Mikey!
https://kslsports.com/496398/espn-suu-utah-tech-new-conference-wac-asun-attempt-move-to-fbs/
https://kslsports.com/496398/espn-suu-utah-tech-new-conference-wac-asun-attempt-move-to-fbs/
