May 17, 2006

Spartans scouting big West Michigan athlete

SpartanMag.com was recently on hand at the Columbus NIKE Camp. One of the best things about the camp is you get a chance to see which prospects legitimately pass the eyeball test. More often than not, the kid who says he is 6-foot-2, 220-pounds is really only 5-foot-11, 205-pounds.

That was not the case with Josh Rooks of Holland Christian High School who not only was every bit the size listed, but is put together the way a football player should be. We spoke with Rooks last night and he updated us on his recruitment.

Rooks reports offers from Northern Illinois, Central Michigan, Purdue and Northwestern.

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