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Offensive Lineman Marquis Wallace is set and ready to begin his college football career at West Virginia University. Wallace was recruited by Coach Chris Beatty, along with teammate Trey Johnson.

The 6″4 285 lb Wallace is said to be a “nasty and tough OT with very strong hands, quick feet, and an aggressive style of play” according to maxpreps.com. Wallace verbally committed fairly early to the Mountaineers on March 17, 2009. Wallace was also named first-team all-district and second-team all-state as a senior.

Wallace, who is a three-star prospect according to rivals.com, has been said to be a “linebacker-playing-offensive tackle” from his High School coach at Varina High School in Richmond, VA.

Bleed Gold and Blue caught up with Marquis and got the chance to ask him some questions.

BGB: What are your expectations going into your freshman year?

Wallace: “first i have to get on the field and work my up to starting b4 the season and getting bigger and stronger”

BGB: What do you plan on majoring in?

Wallace: “business management”

BGB: What interested you the most in your visit to Morgantown?

Wallace: “The fans and the inner city of morgantown”

BGB: Who was your lead recruiter?

Wallace: “coach beatty”

BGB: What is the main thing that you feel that you need to work on to play at the next level?

Wallace: “My technique thats what coach johnson is for”

BGB: How early should we see you on the field?

Wallace: “hopefully by my freshmen year i feel im what the o line there is missing”

BGB: What made West Virginia standout more among the other schools that you were considering?

Wallace: “The fans coaches players and the city of morgantown”

BGB: In your opinion, what are your strengths and weaknesses in your game?

Wallace: “my strength is my aggressiveness speed and athleticism as n o linemen my weaknesses i will say hand power and punches”

BGB: Are you excited about possibly being able to block for a great RB like Devine?

Wallace: “hell yea noel cool plus he b all over the field setting up killer blocks 4 linemen”

BGB: What is your main reason that made you decide that you wanted to become a Mountaineer?

Wallace: “Opportunites and playing time”