Mikhail Marinovich from New Berlin Milford Academy committed to Syracuse today. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Mikhail Marinovich of Milford Academy has made a verbal commitment to play football at Syracuse University and plans to enroll for classes in January. Marinovich, who is the younger brother of former Southern California quarterback Todd Marinovich, picked the Orange over Miami, Pittsburgh and N.C. State. Marinovich said Syracuse has spoke to him about a number of different positions including tight end, defensive end, outside linebacker and safety. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound player set a Milford record last season with 15 sacks and has 4.52 speed in the 40. "I went to a lot of places," Marinovich said. "I really liked Coach Robinson the best. I can come out and say it now. His coaching style fits my personality. The facilities are great and the players are hungry." Marinovich said he was lightly recruited coming out of high school in California and decided to attend Milford in order to raise his profile. He said SU assistant basketball coach Mike Hopkins used to train as a high school and college player under his father, Marv. He said that relationship was another factor in his decision to play for the Orange. Syracuse coaches have spoken to Marinovich about playing the spinner role in the defensive scheme. "I'm not trying to be another guy that's been through the ranks," Marinovich said. "I try to hold myself to a higher standard. If I'm playing defense, I'm shooting for that sack record or being all conference. If I'm playing offense, I'm going for the most yards. Whatever position, I'm shooting to be the best. I'm not shooting just to start."</div>
