LaSalle High School's Nick Montie to Attend Adrian College in Michigan

Today is the National Signing Day for high school athletes on their way to college. As I girl, I certainly did not play football back in the 1970's, but I've always LOVED the sport.

I even chose Michigan State University because of their Big Ten football program and the campus. I managed to graduate in the same ceremony as professional football kicker, Morten Andersen, way back in 1983.

Today, I interviewed Nick Montie, a superlative senior player whom I've admired for the many years I've watched him throughout Junior Varsity and Varsity years as a Middle Linebacker with the Saint Ignace Saints.

KH: So Nick, where do you intend to go to college? Did you get a scholarship?
NM: I'm going to Adrian College. They offered me a $7000 (academic) scholarship.

KH: Why did you pick Adrian College? Are any of your teammates playing there?
NM: No, none of them are going to Adrian. Adrian ... the fact that they put school work and academics before football. The coaches really talk to you there, find out what's going on. (I) talked to the linebacker coach, he showed me the facilities on December 1st.

KH: Were you able to see them play, go to a game this year?
NM: No, we were in the play-offs and I couldn't do that.

KH: So what position do you play?
NM: I'm a middle linebacker. I've played Guard in the past.

KH: What do you intend to study at Adrian College?
NM: Criminal Justice.

KH: Really! That was my major. Will you be focusing on law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, or something else?
NM: Law Enforcement.

KH: Tell me about any coaches and players who influenced you during the past years.
NM: (Coach) Les Therrian taught me the most in reading the opposing teams and what to call on the plays. James Peterson (Tight End) keeps me motivated ... if I get down, he says, just wait...next play.

KH: What other sports do you play when you're not in football?
NM: Basketball and Track. Forward and Center in basketball.

Here's Nick's senior picture. See the many incredible athletic awards he's earned. He's an outstanding athlete and a stand-out scholar as well.

Credit: Nick Montie

Copyright: Nick Montie