UC's Mickens working his way back to dominance
Baltimore Ravens03/30/2009 11:01 PM The Dayton Daily News reports University of Cincinnati and former Wayne High School defensive back Mike Mickens was considered by NFL scouts as a Top 5 cornerback prospect entering this year's draft. However, a lingering knee injury sustained midway through the 2008 season has caused the player's stock to dip and he is now fighting to get back on top. Mickens, a three time All-BIG EAST defender, had surgery in November to repair torn cartilage in his left knee, but was back on the playing field a little more than a month later for the team's Orange Bowl game. Mickens showed his competitive nature by returning to the field, but admittedly rushed back to soon. Read more