Ave Maria University announced the signing of two linemen Thursday as new head football coach Kevin Joyce rebuilds the school's football team after a rough first season.
Josh Ambau (right), a 6-3, 230-pound lineman from St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a versatile player who Coach Joyce says is one of the "premier long snappers in the country." In addition to his athleticism, Ambeau sports a 4.3 GPA and is discerning for the priesthood for the diiocese of Baton Rouge.
Ambeau selected Ave Maria University over a handful of Ivy League institutions "because of its Catholic nature and uncompromising values," a statemenbt from the school said.
Ave Maria also announced the signing of Sebastian Woods-Mariano, a standout lineman from Lake Howell High School in Orlando, FL.
Sebastian (left with Head Coach Joyce), 5-11, 256 pounds, was named to the 2011 All-Seminole County Athletic Conference First Team and was his team's captain.
"I think by doing this (coming to Ave Maria), I have taken the right step in the right direction for my faith, education and my passion," Sebastian said.
Ave Maria University announced the signing of two linemen Thursday as new head football coach Kevin Joyce rebuilds the school's football team after a rough first season.
Ave Maria also announced the signing of Sebastian Woods-Mariano, a standout lineman from Lake Howell High School in Orlando, FL.