Lois said Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek and linebackers coach Seth Wallace check in on him every day. Lewis Central product Logan Jones plays both defensive end and defensive tackle, and I actually think the best comparison for him is Tyler Linderbaum. “Possibly talked about a position change to a safer position, I don’t know quite yet,” Lois said. (Dave Dresdow/Southern Lakes Newspapers) Michael Lois… There, doctors immediately fitted Lois with a halo to stabilize his neck. Lois needed to wear a halo to reset his spine and then the rods and the plates. I see his home as a 3-and-D wing, but like Roberts told him, his size and ability could project at multiple spots. Own iconic images of Kinnick Stadium from The Gazette's archive. For role models there, Lois, if he remains a D-lineman for the Hawkeyes, won’t have to look far. All rights reserved. 9 in our initial in-state 2021 recruiting rankings. View the profiles of people named Michael Lois. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. It's close to home. On Saturday, the University of Iowa and the Hawkeye Marching Band honored its Kid Captains from the past 10 years with over 100 children and their families on the field at halftime, which got Lois thinking about his time in the hospital and the work he would like to do to pay it forward once he gets to Iowa City. ", "As one of the world’s premiere luxury leather goods brands, Michael Louis offers elevated accessories for everyday essentials. I talked with Lois a bit on Tuesday. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Please update it here. “It was nice to see the coaches and some of the other commits after the accident. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Iowa (Iowa City, IA) SDE; 6-4; 258; 2020 - Iowa 100%; Interests . “I know I want to, but I’m not 100 percent sure,” Lois said. Iowa Football Recruiting: 3-Star DL Michael Lois Signs with Hawkeyes, 28 Days Until Iowa Football: Jack Koerner & Isaiah Wagner. I had enough problems going on rather than worrying about what other people thought. “Iowa’s coaching staff and program are behind me. Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has seen his offense produce more than 7 yards per play in the past two games, vs. 4.55 in the first two. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. "Everything just stopped working.". Lois is still enrolled at Elkhorn High and will participate in baseball this summer, allowing him to play one sport during his senior year. He’s still not doing squats, he doesn’t want to take that chance. Jack Koerner is the latest example of a walk-on making it big in Iowa City, while Isaiah Wagner hopes to accomplish the same feat. Brian Ferentz references Rory McIlroy and Iowa’s inconsistency. Turns out having a schedule boosts fan excitement. That prompted him to change his initial plans to sign in the early signing period and enroll early at Iowa. His agility needs to improve, but he's an active rebounder with a 40-percent 3-point stroke. “My parents have finally started to settle down and relax. “I didn’t really care what other people thought, I just wanted to get better and worry about myself. Tampa four-star offensive lineman Connor McLaughlin committed to Stanford this week. Outside of the high school ranks: Iowa is also monitoring a couple Iowa Western products in defensive end Devin Drew (originally from Kansas City) and receiver Marcell Barbee (originally from Colorado). His fingers still tingle occasionally, but for the most part, Lois is remarkably healthy. "Michael has their full support. Doctors don't think he should. While prospects such as 2021 offensive lineman Connor Colby and 2022 defensive end Aaron Graves were homegrown products with their hearts set on the Hawkeyes, Bollers wants to maximize his options. The monthly visits to the doctor have been charting the bone growth in his neck. The definitive source for all Rivals news. And he’s the same way on the field as he is off the field. Lois (pronounced Loyce) acknowledged that this was probably toughest on his parents, Hayley and Matt. Secondary: Three-star Alabama cornerback Omari Porter is the only defensive back visitor who did not commit to Iowa over the weekend. "He is one of the most intense football players I’ve ever coached. The Iowa staff took the news of the injury with aplomb and have been extremely supportive of Lois and his family. Lois says he will be on scholarship at Iowa whether he's playing football or not. 4 Karson Sharar (guard, Iowa Falls-Alden); No. But, after three surgeries and weeks of physical therapy that will remain ongoing, Lois was back in Iowa City on Saturday, walking onto the field at Kinnick and standing on the sidelines for pre-game warmups with the other recruits in attendance. Some deprecating humor, too. I saw this veteran at the front door and I thanked him for his service," he remembered. Michael Louis Inc, FREE SHIPPING ON ALL US ORDERS | INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER $100. He also has a plate through the front.