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What is your accurate
height, weight and
forty time?
Michael Galassi: 6’
5”, 315lbs., Forty Time 4.9.
Describe your game in
three words or less.
Michael Galassi: Aggressive,
Strong & Fast
What do you feel is your
greatest strength
as a
football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?
Michael Galassi: My
greatest strength is my versatility. I can play Guard, Tackle or
Center. I am
very fast and strong. I feel that every player can improve somewhere in
their
game. I have excelled in my ability to be a great football player and a
competitive one. Every level of playing was important to me. I was
First Team
All Ohio in High School; I was honored with being All American two
years in a
row in my college career. I am always
working on my physical strength and my speed.
What NFL player do you
do you think you
compare
favorably to?
Michael Galassi: I
compare favorable to Joe Thomas.
Who is the best player
you have faced
during your
career?
Michael Galassi: Domatao
Peko, I went up against him in the Michigan State game. I had a great game
against him.
What is your greatest
football moment to
date?
Michael Galassi: Winning
on the last play of the game against ODU. It was amazing, it was a 50
yd pass, and
it kept us undefeated.
Did you have a favorite
pro team growing
up?
Favorite player?
Michael Galassi: I
love the Cleveland Browns. Joe Jurevicius is someone I know personally
and I
have always admired him during his football career.
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Why did you transfer
from Kent State, and what led you to Walsh?
Michael Galassi: I
had a bad semester at Kent State where I had to sit out a
year. I was advised by my coaches not to sit out my last year of
playing time.
Because of NCAA rules if forced me to go to another division outside of
their
organization. I revisited some colleges that I had scouted me when I
was in
High School. I choose Walsh because of the head coach. Coach Dennison
is well
known in the NAIA league. He was a great coach for Akron University before coming to Walsh, and
he took great pride in getting his team together at Walsh to create a
winning
team.
Do you have any goals in
mind when it comes
to the NFL
Draft?
Michael Galassi: I
want the opportunity to be looked at as a competitive player. I can
play
football against the best, and come out on top.
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What
is the one thing you will most miss at college?
Michael
Galassi: I
will miss my football coaching staff and team mates.
Where is the best place
to get a bite to
eat in Canton, OH?
Michael Galassi: Canton is known for having the
most restaurants in town because of the Hall of Fame. I love a good
steak and
the best place to go to for that is Long Horn.
What was your favorite
college course and
why?
Michael Galassi: Criminology.
I had the opportunity to visit a Correctional Facility, it was an eye
opener.
What should fans know
about the NAIA and
its quality
of competition?
Michael Galassi: The
NAIA has some very competitive players. Some of the players also came
out of
the NCAA league to continue to play. They are fast and they have the
desire to
win. They have speed and they can hit hard.
Any pregame
rituals? Food?
Music?
Michael Galassi: I
close my eyes in the locker room and envision the game and who I am
going up
against. I always have good breakfast before every game. Eggs, bacon
and toast.
What is something
football fans may not
know about
you?
Michael Galassi: I
love watching my little brother play football and basketball when I get
the
chance. I also box and tear down houses for a demolition company.
Do you read mock drafts
or what draft
experts have to
say?
Michael Galassi: Yes,
always. It gives me the motivation to be the best.
What do you plan to do
once your playing
career is
over?
Michael Galassi: I
will have my degree in Criminal Justice. I would also love to coach at
every
level. I want to teach kids what I have
learned
in the game.
Thanks for taking the
time to answer some
questions
and good luck!
Michael Galassi: Thank
You.
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