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2008 Scouting Report: Enters first active collegiate season following a redshirt year...will contend for the primary reserve role at middle linebacker...has impressed with his ability to get to the football and comprehension of Pitt's defensive schemes. 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman. High School: Two-way standout at Charlotte Country Day School...first team All-North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA)...two-time first team All-Charlotte Independent School Athletic Conference... compiled 111 tackles, 17 tackles for losses, two interceptions (one returned for a TD) and two fumble recoveries as a senior...starter at middle linebacker and offensive guard...led team to the Charlotte Independent School Athletic Conference championship and the state championship game as a senior...team went 10-3 his senior year and 28-10 (.737) during his three varsity seasons...compiled 289 career tackles as a three-year letterman...selected to play in the Oasis All-Star Shrine Football Classic...played under Coach Bob Wittman at Charlotte Country Day...rated one of the top 35 prospects in the state of North Carolina by Scout.com...two-year track and field letterman...also played hockey. Personal: Maximilian Mitchell Gruder, born 3/15/89, is the son of Meg Mitchell and Bob Gruder...has one sister...enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. |
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