The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Mon, 20 May 2013 22:12:20 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Michael Heitz Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 What a difference a year's experience can make. Michael Heitz started every game for the Fighting Illini football team at right tackle last fall. The redshirt freshman struggled with a lack of experience at times, but he learned on the job. Now he's considered one of the better linemen on the team. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1201518.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1201518.html Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:31:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois It is a long way from a Class 1-A high school to Big 10 college football. Michael Heitz has made a remarkably quick transition, starting the first game of his redshirt freshman season. While he still has much to learn, Illini coaches were proud of his effort in the Arkansas State game and gave him the offensive lineman award. His future is full of promise. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1104329.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1104329.html Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:58:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois With the starting strongside tackle sidelined for the spring, two redshirt freshmen took turns with the Fighting Illini first unit. One of those has made a remarkable transition from a small high school to big-time football. If Michael Heitz continues to progress, he has a bright future. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1075189.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1075189.html Fri, 27 May 2011 14:45:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Table Grove (Ill.) VIT offensive tackle Michael Heitz is a sleeper who Illinois unearthed and received a commitment from. Here is a look at him on tape from his junior season. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/910834.html 2047 Allen Trieu http://recruiting.scout.com/2/910834.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:27:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting It can be tough for small school athletes to get recognition for their play. They often toil in obscurity, especially if they do not reside near large media centers. Such is the case for Illini football commitment Michael Heitz. He plays for South Fulton in Western Illinois against a Class 1A schedule. Fortunately, Illinois saw him in a summer camp and knows he can play. http://illinois.scout.com/2/905179.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/905179.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:54:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The football camp season in a great way for college coaches to see and evaluate players that may have flown under the radar to that point. Two years ago, Coach Ron Zook and his staff discovered Jeff Allen in a summer camp, and he became a starting offensive lineman in his freshman year. This year, Michael Heitz left a lasting impression at camp. http://illinois.scout.com/2/884797.html 2047 Mike Lopuszynski http://illinois.scout.com/2/884797.html Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:56:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois