# Cal Poly LB Mikey D’Amato Opens Up: JUCO Journey, Breakout Season, and Making The Right Moves

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Podcast: [The Deep Ball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deep-ball-podcast-7661408)
Published: 2026-05-15T19:11:32+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2725

## Resource

This week, Keenan and Sammy are joined by Cal Poly All-American LB Mikey D'Amato! The journey has not always been clear for him, but he's always seemed to make the right decision. From Montana State to Saddleback JUCO back to the Big Sky via Cal Poly. The hard work has always been there, and in 2025, he was able to reap the benefits. Stay tuned for this entire episode as Mikey takes us on his journey to become one of the best LBs in FCS football. Follow Our Social Media Pages: Twitter/X: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran6 Instagram: @s_akem18 & @keenancurran TikTok: @samuelakem18

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