The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2012 Football Roster
Roster
Michael Zaring
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 191
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Keller, Texas
- High School:
- Keller
A two-year wide receiver ... joined the team in 2012 ... four-year starting wide receiver at Keller High School.
SENIOR (2013)
Played in one game ... member of the scout team ... saw action against Texas Tech.
JUNIOR (2012)
Served as a reserve wide receiver.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Kevin Atkinson at Keller High School ... four-year starter at wide receiver ... second-team academic all-state as a senior ... also served as team captain as a senior in 2009 ... had career highs in receptions (41) and touchdown catches (5) as a junior ... earned Special Forces Player of the Week during his junior year ... two-year letterwinner in track and field ... captured the high jump title at the 2011 district meet ... played basketball as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Born in Victoria, Texas ... son of Brian and Tara Zaring ... siblings are Ryan, Morgan, and Lauren ... seventh person from family to attend Texas: Paul Cohea (uncle), Lynn Cohea (grandmother), Michael Rikard (uncle), Randy Broz (grandfather), Morgan Zaring (sister) and Ryan Zaring (brother) ... father was guard on the Sul Ross State basketball team (1986-89) ... grandfather (Jimmy Zaring) played basketball at North Texas (1961-64) ... played trumpet in church orchestra for six years ... enjoys hanging with friends, listening to classic rock and going two-stepping.
THE ZARING FILE
Favorite thing about Texas football: Tradition of excellence
After my football career is over, I hope to: Start a family
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My dad
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Led Zeppelin and relax Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite movie(s): Forrest Gump
Worst movie: Jennifer's Body
Favorite sports movie(s): Remember the Titans
Favorite actress: Rachel McAdams
Nobody know how much I like: Listen to Classic Rock ballads while studying
TV show I can't believe I watch: Jersey Shore
Favorite superhero: Captain America
