Post by rainman on Aug 25, 2007 5:07:01 GMT -5
Mundy finds himself in win-win situation at WVU
By Mickey Furfari
For the Times West Virginian
MORGANTOWN— You might say Ryan Mundy’s addition to West Virginia University’s defensive secondary is a win-win situation.
“I’m just glad to be here,” the 6-1, 205-pound post-graduate transfer from Michigan said in mid-week. “Coming here in June really helped a lot for me to get used to the system.”
But he has adjusted finally from the Wolverines’ 4-3-4 defense to WVU’s 3-3-5. So much so, he has earned the starting nod at free safety.
“Ryan Mundy is doing a really good job back there,” said Tony Gibson, who coaches the defensive backs. “He’s coming in as a veteran with a lot of experience.”
The Pittsburgh native started 18 of 35 games during his three years at Michigan. He had 86 career tackles and three interceptions. The Wolverines played in three Rose Bowl games while he was there.
“We’ve worked hard here, but I already had that discipline,” he said. “I just had to get used to the change. But I’m very comfortable now.”
Mundy obviously has played in a lot of big games in the Big Ten. And he expects to play in some big games as a Mountaineer.
“So I can lean on good and bad experiences to help me become a better player ,” he said. “I’m very happy for this opportunity. I want to make the most of it.”
Mundy was eligible immediately for a fourth year of competition because of an NCAA rule which has been rescinded. It allowed a student-athlete who had his degree from one college to transfer to another without having to sit out a year.
He received his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts at Michigan in May. He’s now pursuing a master’s degree in athletic coaching.
The day before graduation, he got word that his transfer to WVU had been approved.
“That made it a really sweet weekend for me,” Mundy said.
He had heard that a player from Florida went from one college to another, as he has, and that was in the back of his mind when he applied for his eventual transfer last winter.
West Virginia tried hard to recruit him coming out of Pittsburgh’s Woodland High, where he earned all-state and regional honors. He set a school record with 54 receptions and made USA Today prep All-America.
Mundy admittedly found it difficult adjusting to the Mountaineer system.
“It’s so quick-paced,” he said. “That was hard for me to get used to. Once I did, I’ve got the second wind back into my legs and I feel good now. The tempo was the biggest difference.”
By Mickey Furfari
For the Times West Virginian
MORGANTOWN— You might say Ryan Mundy’s addition to West Virginia University’s defensive secondary is a win-win situation.
“I’m just glad to be here,” the 6-1, 205-pound post-graduate transfer from Michigan said in mid-week. “Coming here in June really helped a lot for me to get used to the system.”
But he has adjusted finally from the Wolverines’ 4-3-4 defense to WVU’s 3-3-5. So much so, he has earned the starting nod at free safety.
“Ryan Mundy is doing a really good job back there,” said Tony Gibson, who coaches the defensive backs. “He’s coming in as a veteran with a lot of experience.”
The Pittsburgh native started 18 of 35 games during his three years at Michigan. He had 86 career tackles and three interceptions. The Wolverines played in three Rose Bowl games while he was there.
“We’ve worked hard here, but I already had that discipline,” he said. “I just had to get used to the change. But I’m very comfortable now.”
Mundy obviously has played in a lot of big games in the Big Ten. And he expects to play in some big games as a Mountaineer.
“So I can lean on good and bad experiences to help me become a better player ,” he said. “I’m very happy for this opportunity. I want to make the most of it.”
Mundy was eligible immediately for a fourth year of competition because of an NCAA rule which has been rescinded. It allowed a student-athlete who had his degree from one college to transfer to another without having to sit out a year.
He received his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts at Michigan in May. He’s now pursuing a master’s degree in athletic coaching.
The day before graduation, he got word that his transfer to WVU had been approved.
“That made it a really sweet weekend for me,” Mundy said.
He had heard that a player from Florida went from one college to another, as he has, and that was in the back of his mind when he applied for his eventual transfer last winter.
West Virginia tried hard to recruit him coming out of Pittsburgh’s Woodland High, where he earned all-state and regional honors. He set a school record with 54 receptions and made USA Today prep All-America.
Mundy admittedly found it difficult adjusting to the Mountaineer system.
“It’s so quick-paced,” he said. “That was hard for me to get used to. Once I did, I’ve got the second wind back into my legs and I feel good now. The tempo was the biggest difference.”
