News from the FCS
February 3rd, 2011, 08:30 PM
South Dakota State has added to its list of football recuits with the signing of Orlando, Fla., defensive back Joe Martinson. A 5-foot-11, 175-pounder, Martinson was ranked as a top-25 defensive back and top-100 player by the Orlando Sentinel while completing a standout career at Boone High School. Selected to play in the Central Florida All-Star Game, Martinson recorded a combined 105 tackles, 13 interceptions, 17 pass breakups and a pair of forced fumbles during his junior and senior seasons. A two-time most valuable defensive back honoree who also saw action at wide receiver, Martinson helped lead Boone to a pair of state semifinal appearances under the direction of head coach Phil Ziglar, including one runner-up finish. He also has played basketball at the prep level. Martinson intends to pursue a degree in business economics. Martinson's signing brings the list of Jackrabbit signees to 21 19 high school standouts and two junior college players. In addition, SDSU head
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