TROY - RPI junior Micah Balzarini went to a high school in Washington state known for producing quarterbacks, including a few who played in the NFL.
He transferred to a prep school in New Jersey, highly regarded for its football program, which led him to RPI.
After waiting two years to play for the Engineers, Balzarini will get his first college start at quarterback against WPI on Saturday in Troy to open the season.
"I feel really good," Balzarini said. "I think the team's in a really good spot. I believe in our athletes. It's my job just to be the point guard and get the good guys the ball and let them do their thing. Not too nervous or anything."
Balzarini replaces Anthony DeMatteo, who graduated after throwing for 1,971 yards and 16 touchdowns last season to earn second-team All-Liberty League honors.
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He transferred to a prep school in New Jersey, highly regarded for its football program, which led him to RPI.
After waiting two years to play for the Engineers, Balzarini will get his first college start at quarterback against WPI on Saturday in Troy to open the season.
"I feel really good," Balzarini said. "I think the team's in a really good spot. I believe in our athletes. It's my job just to be the point guard and get the good guys the ball and let them do their thing. Not too nervous or anything."
Balzarini replaces Anthony DeMatteo, who graduated after throwing for 1,971 yards and 16 touchdowns last season to earn second-team All-Liberty League honors.
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