Listed as a member of the receiver's corps two-deep at the "H" or slot position entering first active season in the Pirate program ... Expected to open campaign as Dwayne Harris' top backup but move to other wide-out positions are possible ... Possesses a noted playmaking ability and will also provide plenty of athleticism, acceleration, verticality and flexibility in either pass or run packages ... Suffered through a nagging leg injury during spring drills, thus did not record statistics in either scrimmage or Purple-Gold Game ... Originally inked a national letter-of-intent with South Carolina during the traditional signing day period but joined ECU program during preseason camp. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in East Carolina program ... Contributed efforts on offensive scout team. High School: A three-year letterman for coach Jody Grooms at Anson County High School ... Earned three-star rating by scout.com ... Played wingback position in a veer offensive system ... Also recruited by Colorado, Oklahoma State, Tennessee and Virginia Tech ... Rushed for 1,246 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior ... Also recorded three receptions for scores. Personal: Full name is Michael Ray Bowman ... Born November 2, 1989 ... A communications major. |
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