Michigan State was calling, but DCC's Samson Gash had to focus on team

The best player on the best high school football team in Michigan had his phone blowing up the day of the biggest game of his life.

Novi Detroit Catholic Central wide receiver/defensive back Samson Gash, one of the most sought-after recruits in the state verbally committed to Michigan State, had coaches reaching out after the Spartans moved on from former coach Jonathan Smith and pivoted to Pat Fitzgerald .