Minnesota back names favorite
"I really like Ohio State," running back Marcus Fitzgerald said. "Pitt, I like them. And I like Michigan State."
"I have an interest in Illinois. They're sending me a lot of stuff. And I'm looking at Minnesota a little."
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"I'd say Ohio State's my favorite. I visited there in February. I felt really good about the coaches. I really like coach Tressel."
Fitzgerald, a 5-foot-11 and 190 pounder at Richfield (Minn.) Holy Angels, has run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds. He has a 2.8 GPA.
Fitzgerald rushed for close to 1600 yards during his junior season. His older brother Larry, a standout wide receiver, just graduated from Valley Forge (Pa.) Prep and is headed to Pitt.