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Pace File: Played a key role in the Aggies secondary after coming
in as a junior college transfer…Pace’s speed at the corner position was a
valuable addition for the Aggies…Comes into the spring having to compete for
playing time with a secondary that is full of experienced players…Has
adequate cover skills and the confidence needed to play the corner position…JUNIOR
(2007): Played in 11 games with eight starts Made 34 tackles, two
interceptions and led the team in pass breakups with eight…Had one tackle
for loss on the season…He also returned two kicks for 39 yards…Made five
solo tackles and had an interception against Florida A&M on Nov. 3…The
interception came in the fourth quarter and was returned 19 yards with the
game tied at 21…Pace broke up three passes against S.C. State on Nov. 17…Had
four solo tackles and a key pass breakup against Howard on Oct. 20… Made
five stops against Delaware State on Oct. 13…He made two of his stops at the
line of scrimmage and two stops on special teams… HINDS CC: Played
two seasons at Hinds Community College…Runs a 4.4 in the 40…Made 36 tackles,
broke up eight passes, had one interception, recovered two fumbles, had four
sacks and scored twice during his career…Signed with the Aggies on Dec. 17,
2006..Ranked among the top 50 for junior college players and was ranked
among the top five safeties....HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH: Played three
varsity seasons at Harrison Central...He earned Player of the Week honors
three times...Ranked among the top 50 in the state as a senior...Ranked in
the top three of wide receivers/athletes...PERSONAL: Full name is
Michael Pace Jr...He is the son of Bridget and Michael Pace, Sr...He has two
siblings, Iyares and Justin...He was born on Jan. 6, 1987...He hopes to play
in the NFL after graduation...He enjoys spending time with his two
daughters, fishing, hunting and playing basketball...He calls his daughters
the biggest influences in his life because they have helped him realize that
he is no longer living for himself, he is living to make things better for
them.