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DEL.ICIO.USBoise State contacts North Gwinnett QB Tamburo about visit
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After another week of posting impressive numbers, North Gwinnett’s Michael Tamburo was contacted by Boise State, which would like for him to visit the No. 12-ranked Broncos for their Nov. 8 game against Utah State.
Tennessee and Oregon also have called for more video of the left-handed quarterback, North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire said on Monday.
Boise State, which called Tamburo on Sunday, has an extremely high interest level, Sphire said. The Broncos have a commitment from California quarterback Joe Southwick, who is roughly the same size as Tamburo (6-foot-1, 185), but is a traditional pocket passer. “They also want a more athletic, dual threat quarterback, which is what they see Mikey as,” Sphire said.
Tamburo has more than 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns passing this season, completing close to 60 percent of his passes. He also has run for 355 yards and five touchdowns.
In Friday’s 45-0 victory against Northview, Tamburo completed 15 of 19 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns. He ran six times for 80 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown. Coaches from Air Force, which has offered, and Samford were in attendance.
Sphire said Tamburo’s size is the only reason he’s not being heavily recruited by more major programs. The coach said he has had to dispel rumors that Tamburo is only 5-11. It’s almost like I’m having to convince them that I’m truthful,” Sphire said. “For some reason, that’s out there on the trail.”
Tamburo hasn’t taken any official visits, but he would like to visit Ohio University, one of his early offers. Sphire said Tamburo is focused on the season and doesn’t want to rush to take a trip.
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