The Decision: Floyd stays Irish another year

Junior wide receiver Michael Floyd has decided to stay at ND for the 2011 season. The 6-3, 227 lb. receiver from Cretin-Derham High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota announced his decision today in a statement given to the media. In his statement, Floyd admitted, "This was one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make in my life" but also added what he hopes to achieve by staying another season, "I want to show everyone in the country that I'm the best wide receiver in college football in 2011."

Obviously, Brian Kelly was very pleased in Floyd's decision. Getting to keep the team's top receiver, playmaker, and possibly run blocker for another year will be extremely helpful in getting this team to a BCS game next season. Poised as always, Kelly commented on Floyd's decision, "I would have supported Michael's decision either way, but obviously I am thrilled he will be part of our team in 2011." Thrilled and relieved are reactions shared by most Irish fans across the country.

Next year Floyd, barring injury, could take over the ND record books for career receiving stats.

He is currently 1st in the following categories:
   Career Receiving Touchdowns - 28
   Career Receiving Yards Per Game - 84.6

In 2011, he could break:
   Career Receptions - 171 - Currently 2nd
   Career 100 yard Games - 13 - Currently Tied for 2nd
   Career Receiving Yards - 2,539 - Currently 3rd

Along with these there are many single-season and single-game records he could and hopefully will demolish next year.

To see the whole transcript of Michael Floyd's announcement click below.
http://www.und.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011211aac.html