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| Friday, January 5 Henson aims at championship, Heisman Associated Press | |||
| ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan quarterback Drew Henson
disdained possible lucrative pro contracts and said Friday that he
will return for his senior season.
Henson could've made millions playing in the NFL next season or
millions if he chose to be a full-time professional baseball
player.
But he chose to continue playing football in college and
baseball in the Cincinnati Reds' minor-league organization.
"I feel another year in college will get me closer to my degree
and help further my development as a quarterback," Henson said in
a press release.
This season, Henson completed 61.6 percent of his passes for
2,146 yards with 18 touchdowns and only four interceptions, despite
missing the first 3½ games with a broken foot. He was 15-of-20 for
294 yards with two touchdowns in Michigan's 31-28 win over Auburn
in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day.
A few days before the game, Henson said he would seriously
consider all of his options after the season.
He could've entered the NFL draft and likely would've been a
first-round pick, perhaps even a high choice.
He could've chosen to devote all his time to baseball and found
out if he was talented enough to play third base for the Reds.
Henson knew he couldn't lose.
"I'm in a great situation," Henson said last week.
"Regardless of what I pick, I'm going to be successful and I'm
going to enjoy what I'm doing. It's giving up one of the sports
that's difficult, but I've known that day was coming for a long
time."
After high school, Henson was drafted by the New York Yankees
and given a $2 million bonus.
The Yankees traded Henson to the Reds last summer when he
decided to return to Michigan to start at quarterback, after
backing up Tom Brady for two years.
Henson said he still has goals yet to achieve at Michigan. Those
include winning a national championship and the Heisman Trophy. | |||
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