MikeMcDonald

Walk-on has the size of an SEC offensive lineman and is working to add the necessary strength … Played right tackle last season, he moved to left guard during spring drills … Opens fall practice No. 3 at the position … Has impressed the coaches with his desire.

2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Enrolled in Jan. 2002 and went through spring practice … Practiced with the team during the 2002 season but was inelligible to play as a transfer.

2001 (Freshman): Participated in preseason practice in August at the University of Cincinnati but did not enroll in school.

High School: Three-year starter at offensive tackle and nose tackle for Simon Kenton HS in Independence, Ky. … Two-year pick on the Northern Kentucky Football Coaches Association all-star team … Chosen as one of the top 24 players in Northern Kentucky … Honorable-mention all-state as a senor as chosen by the Louisville Courier-Journal … Career totals feature 148 tackles, including 18 quarterback sacks … Team?s offensive lineman of the year as a senior, defensive lineman of the year as a junior … Coached by Jeff Marksberry … Two-year letterman on the track and field team, participating in the shot put … Fine student was in the top 20 of his senior class … Won several academic and leadership awards.

Personal: Full name is Michael Scott McDonald … Born 2-26-83 in Cincinnati, Ohio … Son of Mike and Toni McDonald … Major is undeclared.