Full interview:
Q: How do you think your season went with East Ridge?
A: It went pretty well. It didn’t end the way we wanted it, but it went pretty well.
Q: Your team will have a lot of returning starters next year. What are your goals/expectations for East Ridge football next year?
A: Next year, I have very high expectations for our program especially with most of our players returning. We should be solid with knowing our assignments and the whole chemistry aspect - knowing that we need to go out there and perform and that we can do well.
Q: You attended both the spring scrimmage and spring game, right? How did they go?
A: The spring scrimmage went great. It showed me how fast the college level is and gave me a look at what I need to work at to get at that level. I was invited by Zebrowski into the quarterback meeting and saw how complex the offenses are and the defensive reads are, and how much of a higher mental level the game is.
Q: Which coach on the Minnesota staff do you have the best relationship with?
A: Coach Zebrowski considering that he lives in Woodbury, I coached his son at the East Ridge youth camp, and he’s the quarterback coach.
Q: Are you hearing from any other schools?
A: Michigan State, Iowa, Iowa State, Stanford, and the University of South Florida.
Q: Are you hearing from Minnesota the most?
A: Yes, by far.
Q: I know it’s very early, but have you thought much about what you’re looking for when making a college decision?
A: No, not yet. I need to look at that and see what I want to do after college.
Q: Did you have a favorite team growing up?
A: Probably the Florida Gators.
Q: Would it mean a lot to play in-state at Minnesota?
A: It would considering that most of my friends and immediate family are here.
Q: Would you describe yourself as a dual-threat quarterback or pocket passer?
A: I would say more of a dual-threat quarterback, but this year I was more of a pocket passer. The offense I was in was more of a pro-style offense. I’m hoping to get back to dual-threat.
Q: Are you working on anything to improve skill-wise?
A: Making my reads faster and correctly. Also, I’m doing film work, working with my receivers on chemistry, and working on my throwing motion.
Q: What position do you play in basketball?
A: I’m more of a forward/guard type. In AAU, I was more of a forward, and for East Ridge I was more of a guard. Wherever I lie in the personnel is where I play.
Q: Would you like to play both basketball and football in college?
A: In high school, I’d like to play both sports, but in college I think I want to stick with football.
