West Rowan's Norman going to Livingstone

MOUNT ULLA, North Carolina — Mike Norman is staying close to home to play college football. The West Rowan offensive lineman has chosen Livingstone.

Only a two-year player, the 6-foot-2, 260-pound tackle has been named to the East-West All-Star game in July. He’ll play tackle in that game but may switch to guard for Blue Bears’ coach Elvin James.

“Their tackles are bigger than Mike,” said West Rowan coach Scott Young. “But for a kid that big, he’s very athletic. I think he’s athletic enough to potentially play center.” When asked about the line switch, Norman laughed. “I’m going to have to get really, really fat. I’ll have to add 20 pounds.”

Young said Norman is what Livingstone wants. “He’s an East-West All-Star and that’s the kind of player they’re moving toward recruiting,” Young said. West Liberty, located in West Virginia, has signed several West Rowan players, and had an offer on the table for Norman. But Young said Zay Laster made an impression.

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