Josh Bass of Harper Creek commits to Eastern Michigan

Tonight the Eastern Michigan Eagles added a solid piece to their offensive line.  Battle Creek Harper Creek offensive lineman/center, Josh Bass decided that Eastern Michigan is where he would like to play football for the next 3-5 years. Josh Bass chose Eastern Michigan over an offer from Western Michigan.  With Bass committing it is the second year in a row that Battle Creek Harper Creek has sent an offensive lineman to a Division 1 college.  In the Class of 2012 it was Kelby Latta who signed with Central Michigan.

Position (s): Offensive Line
Height & Weight: 6'5 285
First Game Started: Last year against Portage Central
#1 Most Memorable Game: Stevensville Lakeshore in 2011, we won on a field goal with 5 seconds left.
Pre-game Traditions: headphones on and listen to music, recite the secret to success speech by Eric Thomas.
Athlete you try building your game around: Kelby Latta, one of my best friends who is now playing football at CMU.






The D - Zone - How does it feel committing to the Eastern Michigan University?

Josh Bass - "It feels great to commit to a program that's rising and ready to do big things."



The D - Zone - What kind of impact did Eastern Michigan have by offering you first?

Josh Bass - "With them offering me first, just helped me get a grasp of what its like to get recruited and the attention I received from them made it hard for any other school to match."



The D - Zone - What stands out the most about Eastern Michigan?

Josh Bass - "What stands out is the fact they're up and coming with a great coaching staff who I know will lead them to great things."



The D - Zone - What have you enjoyed the most while visiting the campus?

Josh Bass - "I like how everything is so close together and seems like the athletic teams are always near each other by how the facilities are set up."



The D - Zone - What do the Eastern Michigan coaches, like about the way you play?

Josh Bass - "The coach said they like my size and feet. They say my versatility to play any position on the line was something I had going for my game."



The D - Zone - When Eastern Michigan coaches found out you committed, how was their excitement level and what did they say to you?

Josh Bass - "The coaches seemed very excited as was I and my family. The coaching staff has made me feel wanted and welcome which was big to me."



The D - Zone - Are you familiar with any players on the Eagles roster?

Josh Bass - "I know Matt Thornton (Owosso) a incoming freshman who is also an offensive lineman but other than that I don't know anyone else."



The D - Zone - What's in store for your future leading up to Signing Day?

Josh Bass - "Until signing day I'm gonna bust my butt to make myself better and show the world what Eastern Michigan is going to get and that's a hard worker that wants to be the best."




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