Assumption College Day

College day at Assumption..

Athletic Director, Wade King and former football head coach is sending off eight football players in style, who all signed on to play at the next level..

Angelo Jackson, taking his running ability to iowa state this fall..

Rhett Schaefer, joining the offensive line of the back to back FCS champions, South Dakota State.

Both felt right at home talking to the coaches — and are ready for the challenge ahead — competing at successful division one programs..

“Iowa State has always been home and I’ve been a fan since they reached out to me my sophomore year. I’ve grown my relationship with them since,” Jackson said. “Matt Campbell is phenomenal. The community is great. Ames is a great place to be. Tyler Morrow is up there. Another Assumption alum. All the pieces have fit together and its just amazing. Very dynamic offense and gritty defense. Lots of athletes and I can fit there. Hard workers. Up and coming in the Big 12 and I’m excited. I remember sitting down with my parents and saying this is the place. Everything came together. Had a great season and this school have me a chance so I want to take a shot at it.”

The coaches. When I went up there, it felt like family,” Schaefer said. “I know they can help me reach my full potential and I felt they can do that. It feels great entering a historically great program. I know I can come in and work hard and I can contribute to their success.

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