Mike Chires

Position:
Defenseman
Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Rochester Hills, Mich.
High School:
Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills, Mich.)

General: Outstanding freshman defenseman from the state of Michigan...first native of the Wolverine State to play for the Tar Heels since 2004...will add depth to a veteran defensive corps of the Tar Heels.
Prep: A 2007 graduate of Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Mich....played four years of varsity lacrosse there as a goalkeeper and defenseman...also played four years of football as a running back, fullback, linebacker, safety and defensive bak...first-team All-State in lacrosse in 2005, 2006 and 2007...All-Midwest selection as a junior and senior...his lacrosse teams won the state title in 2005 and was the Michigan runnerup in 2004 and 2006.

The Fire About Chires
Academic Major at Carolina: Undeclared
Career Plans: Owning a Company
Hobbies: Playing Xbox Live with friends, swimming, playing squash, playing flag football
Athlete I Most Admire: Brian Burke
Biggest Sports Thrill: Winning the state championship in 2005
Person Who Has Had The Greatest Influence On My Athletic Career: My Dad
Favorite Book: The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe
Favorite Magazine: ESPN The Magazine
Favorite Food: Anything My Mom makes
Favorite Movie: Goodfellas
Favorite TV Show: Arrested Development
Favorite Website to Visit: Only Name You'll Ever Need