Mike LaManna
6’2″ 185 Pound Saint Ignatius Quarterback
Ashland University
He had been learning offensive coordinator Nick Restifo’s system right when he started slinging it for Saint Ignatius. When his coaches describe who Mike LaManna is, one of the descriptions they also use is that Mike is a “strong learner.” LaManna, who was a first year varsity starter, had learned so much, but was finally ready to prove that he had what it took for Saint Ignatius. LaManna led the Wildcats to an 11-2 2012 season, as Saint Ignatius reached the Region 1 Final in Division 1. LaManna was an Honorable Mention on the AP All-District team, as the Southpaw Slinger came up big for the Wildcats in 2012, especially in moments when he truly had to dig deep. LaManna really stepped up for the Wildcats in their Week 9 affair in Cincinnati against Saint Xavier. LaManna led Saint Ignatius back with 26 unanswered points, as he fought through the mental adversity to lead the Wildcat offense. LaManna finished the season with an effort that nobody can hang their head on. He put up 340 yards in the air as went 26-of 40 and threw five touchdowns. Although the Wildcats fell short of Mentor, 57-56, many who had any doubts of LaManna that night could all be silenced. LaManna calls Ashland “a great fit” a she is extremely interested in their new College of Business and Economics. Head coach Lee Owens will be in his tenth season at the helm for the Eagles next fall. Quarterbacks coach Tom Stacy look to continue to further Mike’s skills. Ashalnd finished 11-1 in 2012 as they went 10-0 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They fell short in the Region 4 (Division II) Semifnals.
