TX A&M Transfer

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 2:03 pm

Any word on the potential TX A&M transfer at LB/D-End?

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:09 am

The A&M Transfer is Andy Matakis. He's 6'3 255, and it sounds like he's VERY strong, I think that he set some weight lifting records at A&M. I think we are planning on him filling the HUGE gap left by Bobcat great Jon Montoya.

I've also heard talk about a 6'4 295 transfer OT by the name of Blake Garrison. It looks like he's a transfer from the University of Houston and that he'll be a sophomore. It sounds like he'll challege for the starting left tackle spot with Daws, Beniger, Brewton, and possibly Jensen.

Also, has anyone else heard how Goodman is doing? Will he be ready to go for Fall???

canyoncat · Post by **canyoncat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:29 am

wbtfg,

Is it official that they will be joining the team in the fall? Hope so, they sound like they would be a couple of great additions to the team.

GO CATS!!

gfallscat · Post by **gfallscat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:39 am

goodman is pretty much good to go.

was running at the end of last week.

says he will be ready this fall...he is a big boy...around 260-265

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:46 am

Wow, go on the internet and search for Andy Matakis. This guy had some major KUDOS coming out of high school and was highly recruited. He squats close to 600 pounds. This guy could come in and be a monster on our DL this year. Wow, I am really getting excited about this year!

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 12:59 pm

Here's what I found on Andy Matakis on the Insiders - pretty impressive, can't wait to see him play. Is it final that he's transferring to THE MSU??

Ht: 6-3 Wt: 225 40: 4.5
Position: LB
Projected as: LB
Position Rank: 40
Date of Birth: 7/25/1983
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, TX
Class: 2002 Senior
High School: Flour Bluff HS
(Corpus Christi, TX)

Biography:
A transfer from Mars, PA, received offers from Penn St. and Ohio St. before his junior season. Going into his senior year, has a career total of 338 tackles with 14 sacks and 16 TDs as a tight end. Named All-District his freshman, sophomore and juniors seasons including All-Metro last year. 4.58 GPA on a ‘5’ scale and 1030 SAT. Gave an oral pledge to Texas A&M on August 6th. Ranked 42nd overall in-state by HeartlandRecruiting.com

Bigtime75 · Post by **Bigtime75** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:28 pm

A little more info about Matakis- A & M coaches moved him last spring from LB to reserve TE because of too much LB depth. This probably has a lot to do with why he left.

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:03 pm

Here are some random clippings I found about Matakis.

A couple of other highly-sought recruits were also on campus Tuesday. Andy Matakis, LB, 6-3, 220, Corpus Christi (Tex.) Flour Bluff, received the full, red-carpet treatment. Matakis is a good-looking kid, with a good build that looks like he could gain even more weight. Reportedly, he was very impressed with UCLA, and the word is that his main three schools are UCLA, Texas A&M and Illinois. UCLA was the first to offer him and look to have a really good shot at getting him.
http://ucla.theinsiders.com/2/12302.html

Texas A&M:
Texas A&M’s Andy Matakis, who was converted from linebacker to tight end last spring, has decided to leave the Texas A&M football team.

Matakis will transfer to a school that will let him play defense, reported the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

“ I’ve been a defensive player my whole life,” Matakis told the paper. “I came up [to College Station] and they moved me to tight end. I did it, because I saw it as a chance to get on the field a lot faster, but I’m more of a defensive player.”

Matakis, who graduated from Flour Bluff High School, a Class 4A school near Corpus Christi, had four receptions for 40 yards and two touchdowns last season after redshirting as a freshman in 2002.

He was recruited by former A&M coach R.C. Slocum as a tight end, but moved to offense under first-year coach Dennis Franchione.

Matakis will be the 12th underclassman from last year’s team to leave the program.

The others are: quarterback Dustin Long, running back Derek Farmer, linebackers Ta Ta Thompson, Kelvin Flood and Lamar Mitchell, wide receiver Anthony Wright, offensive linemen Brandon Flanagan, Quentin Holman and Kasey Cheshier and defensive linemen Brian Patrick and Tate Pittman.
http://aggiesports.com/football/news/030904matakis.htm

Freshman linebacker Andy Matakis broke the A&M record in the squat with a personal best lift of 580 pounds surpassing the record set in 1989 by Jeroy Robinson of 575 pounds.
http://sports.tamu.edu/press/pressRelease.php?PRID=6253

Sounds like a STUD

Post by **SonomaCat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:40 pm

Before I get too excited, does anybody have any authoritative word that he is, in fact, coming to MSU?

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:55 pm

He's on the roster I have in my hand right now

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:56 pm

#96 DE Matakis, Andy 6'2.5 255 So.

It sounds like he'll be here for 3 years

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:57 pm

great news - can't wait to see him play

Post by **SonomaCat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:02 pm

Thanks, wbtfg!

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:29 pm

Can I get excited NOW BAC

Post by **SonomaCat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:36 pm

Yes, mslacat, I think it's time for you to demonstrate your best celebratory jig. I just finished up with mine. My legs are sore now....

Helcat72 · Post by **Helcat72** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:04 pm

Who was the kid wearing #96 this spring? that player was playing second string DE, but his size looked like he could be about 255 - 260 although he was not quite 6-3.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:09 pm

Don't talk to me about sore legs. I have a hamstring right so sore it hurts to sit, as a result of a 42 year old man trying to show the youngsters I can still do a back kick like I could 25 years ago.

MSU01 · Post by **MSU01** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:16 pm

I think #96 at the scrimmage was Aaron Papich.

Post by **kmax** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:28 pm

According to the spring roster we posted here, #96 is listed as:

Sky Johnson, DL 6-0 210 So HS Yakima, WA
(Aaron Papich was listed as #99)

Not sure if that is correct though as I don't know if you would mistake 210 for 255 to 260.

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:32 pm

I thinks he's a walk on....Trust me, come this fall, #96 will be Andy Matakis.