● The lowdown: Robertson is not much for breaks. So as he finishes his holiday vacation, Robertson is undoubtedly looking for things to do. During the fall, he quarterbacked Cienega's football team to a 10-2 record and a berth in the Class 4A-I state playoffs. He threw for 1,627 yards and 14 touchdowns and was named to the Star's All-Southern Arizona second team. As a basketball player, Robertson is one of the Bobcats' top guards, averaging 12.5 points per game. In the classroom, he carries a 3.5 GPA and has a passion for math. Even if he fails to find a place to play next season — Robertson currently is weighing his options — he is determined to attend college. "Even if I don't play football, I want to get an education," he said.
● Family business: Athletic ability seems to be inherited for Robertson. His parents, sister and brother all played high school sports, and his father and brother played in college. Michael's older brother, Reggie, was a standout quarterback at Sahuaro High School and at California. Michael said he will see Reggie in the next few weeks, when he comes home from Northern California. "It'd be nice if he caught on with NFL Europe," Michael said, "so he could get paid."
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● So are the family basketball games great or what? Robertson said he doesn't really play with his brother and sister when they're together during the holidays. "We just try to relax," he said. "Most of us are doing that stuff all the time, and so we need a break."
● Two-sport star: Although Robertson is successful on the hardwood, he said he thinks his future is in football. He and Cienega coach Nemer Hassey are trying to find a school that would be a good fit for Robertson, both academically and athletically. Robertson said he probably will end up playing basketball — but only for fun — in college.
● Pick a favorite: Robertson said he likes football and basketball equally, but for different reasons. He loves the rituals, team unity and "Friday Night Lights" that come with football, but has a lot of fun playing basketball, too.
● Favorite football memory: "Just the beginning of games," Robertson said. "I like getting ready — everybody's nervous, and you've got to be calm. Once you get playing, it's all good."
● Numbers game: Robertson wears No. 31 in basketball because it was the same number his brother, Reggie, wore when he played basketball at Sahuaro. Michael wears No. 7 in football for his two favorite players — his brother and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.
● Last book you've read: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." Robinson said the book "is a classic. Everybody should read it."
● Tucson hot spot: Kenny D's on 22nd Street. Robertson's favorites — a burger and fries.
