Joe Montana’s son headed to Washington
SEATTLE — Just like his dad, Nick Montana will wear a golden helmet in college. Unlike his famous father, he’ll be doing it on the shores of Lake Washington and not under the watchful eye of Touchdown Jesus.
Nick Montana, the son of former Notre Dame and NFL great Joe Montana, has given a verbal commitment to play his college ball at Washington. He will be a senior at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, Calif. this fall. He told his coach Bill Redell on Tuesday night of his decision to become a Husky after visiting the school last weekend.
“I’ve put probably seven, eight, nine guys in Division I programs and he’s one of the top guys I’ve ever had,” Redell said by phone Wednesday. “He’ll do nothing but get better.”
Montana is considered one of the top prep quarterbacks for the class of 2010, rated by Scout.com as the No. 13 quarterback prospect in the country. Last season as a junior, he led Oaks Christian to a 14-0 record, threw for more than 2,500 yards and 33 touchdowns.
With one high school season left, Montana is already accepting the task of helping rebuild the once proud program at Washington.
“I just felt they had the best opportunity for me,” Montana said in a radio interview Wednesday with KJR-AM in Seattle.
Landing Montana is a huge boost for the Huskies, as new coach Steve Sarkisian tries to rebuild from last year’s 0-12 season.
Last week, high school junior Jake Heaps, from Skyline High School in the Seattle suburb of Sammamish and considered the top high school quarterback in the country, spurned an offer from the Huskies and verbally committed to BYU.
Montana had offers from most major colleges in the country, including Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Georgia and his dad’s alma mater, Notre Dame.
In the radio interview, he said Washington wasn’t high on his list but that changed after visiting the school with his parents and meeting with Sarkisian.
“When I got up there I just had a great feeling and a feeling I couldn’t turn down,” Montana said. “I knew I had to be there.”
The school cannot comment on Montana’s decision until he signs a national letter of intent in February. But Sarkisian wrote on his Twitter page late Tuesday, “The Dawgs are barking loud tonight!!!”
Washington fans will soon get a chance to see Montana up close. His Oaks Christian team plays at Heaps’ Skyline squad on Sept. 18.
“The parents made it clear it was his decision. I don’t think Joe or anybody put any pressure on him to go to Notre Dame or not go to Notre Dame,” Redell said. “They left that decision up to him.”
Related News
Rush Limbaugh to be among 7 judges for 2010 Miss America Pageant in Las VegasOctober 9th, 2009 Limbaugh to judge 2010 Miss America PageantLAS VEGAS — The Miss America Organization says Rush Limbaugh will be a judge for the 2010 pageant in Las Vegas. It will be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Jan.
Carrie Prejean dresses up for 2010 Conservative Women's CalendarSeptember 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former beauty queen Carrie Prejean has been included in the fifth annual Great American Conservative Women Calendar. The Clare Both Luce Policy Institute, which is a conservative women's group based outside of Washington, DC, recently released the 2010 calendar, which features top women leaders in the Conservative Movement.
Spanking found to have negative effects on low-income toddlersSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Spanking negatively affects the behaviour of toddlers in low-income families, according to a new study. Published in the journal Child Development, the longitudinal study looked at how low-income parents discipline their young children.
2010 Tony Awards set for Sunday 13 at Radio City Music HallSeptember 9th, 2009 2010 Tony Awards set for June 13 at Radio CityNEW YORK — Broadway's fall shows haven't even arrived yet but the date for the 2010 Tony Awards has been set — Sunday June 13 — at Radio City Music Hall. Winners of awards honoring the best of the 2009-2010 Broadway season will be announced during a live, three-hour telecast by CBS, 8:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Megan Fox says she has no problem with commitmentSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Megan Fox has said that she has no problems with commitment. "I have no problem with commitment-you can't have a real relationship without it," Us magazine quoted her as saying.
Revival of Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America' set for off-Broadway in 2010-2011September 1st, 2009 Revival of 'Angels in America' set for off-B'wayNEW YORK — "Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes" will fly again in New York — off-Broadway. The mammoth, two-part drama by Tony Kushner will be presented by the Signature Theatre Company during its 2010-2011 season as part of a yearlong celebration of the playwright.
Noel Gallagher says "violent, verbal intimidation" made him quit OasisAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - Noel Gallagher, who recently quit rock band Oasis, has said that he took the step because he suffered intolerable "violent and verbal intimidation" within the group. The rocker addressed his fans on the net and told the reason behind his quitting, reports the BBC News.
Tarantino to receive Douglas Excellence honour for contribution to cinemaAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Quentin Tarantino is set to be honoured with the 2009 Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film for his contribution to cinema. The 'Kill Bill' director will receive the honour at a pre-event for the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, that will run from 4-14 February, 2010 in California.
BUTLER IS A COMMITMENT-PHOBEAugust 4th, 2009 GERARD BUTLER is wary of falling in love and committing to a relationship - because it makes him feel vulnerable. The actor has recently had to fend off a series of reports he's dating his The Bounty co-star Jennifer Aniston.
'Denzel Washington to play Barack Obama'July 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Denzel Washington is reportedly set to play US President Barack Obama in a new film. The Oscar winning star had recently expressed his desire to play the role of Obama in a film- but feared he would be too old for the role by the time a picture could eventually be produced.
Live-in lovers more likely to have 'unhealthy' marriageJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Couples who live together before they are engaged are more likely to get divorced than those who wait until they are married to live together, or at least wait until they are engaged, according to a new study. In the study, researchers at the University of Denver (DU) also found that couples, who lived together before engagement and then married, reported a lower satisfaction in their marriages.
Jacko had planned 6-month residency in Las Vegas for 2010July 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson had reportedly planned to take up a six-month residency in Las Vegas in 2010, after the completion of his 'This Is It' comeback tour in London. Jacko had been booked to play 50 dates at London's O2 Arena from this month until February next year, his first public concerts since 2002.
Report: Joe Montana's son gives verbal commitment to play at Washington in 2010June 10th, 2009 Report: Joe Montana's son headed to WashingtonSEATTLE — The Seattle Times reports that the son of former NFL great Joe Montana has decided to play football at Washington. Nick Montana, from Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, Calif., is rated among the top quarterbacks in the class of 2010.
Akon to compose music for 2010 football world cupMay 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - R 'n' B musician Akon has landed an incredibly lucrative deal, as he has been asked to make music for the forthcoming 2010 football world cup. The 'Birthmark' hitmaker has been roped in to record a theme song for the football world cup event, which will take place in South Africa next year, and oversee performances throughout the tournament.
Go Governor: Sarah Palin memoir coming in 2010May 13th, 2009 Palin memoir coming in 2010NEW YORK — You knew it was coming: Sarah Palin is ready to tell her side, publishing a memoir with HarperCollins that will come out in Spring 2010. The Alaska governor's book, currently untitled, will cover her personal and political life, from her childhood in Alaska and last year's presidential campaign to her political beliefs and her family life, including the pregnancy of her teenage daughter, Bristol Palin, who gave birth in December to a baby boy, Tripp.
Loading ...