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Q & A with Dutchtown High School's Eric Reid

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by Lee Brecheen

December 10, 2009 -Eric Reid

Q: What position do you play?

A: Free Safety

 

Q: What are some of your stats?

A: Five carries 120 yards, three interceptions, three deflections, sixty-two tackles.

 

Q: When Did you start playing football?

A: I started playing football when I was eight years old, for BREC.

 

Q: How did your early years in football shape the player you have become today?

A: I actually liked basketball more than football up until high school.

 

Q: What draws you to the sport of football?

A: I love the speed and physicality of the game.

 

Q: Is there anyone who has influenced you throughout your years of play?  If so, how have they helped you?

A: My former coach Chris Carrier and current coach Chris Daigle have taught me that being a smart player is the key to being great because everyone at high levels are big and fast.

 

Q: What has been your proudest moment?

A: My proudest moment has to be sitting down in Coach Les Miles' office and receiving my scholarship offer.

 

Q: How have your coaches helped you develop as a player?

A: My coaches taught me technique and, again, to be a student of the game.

 

Q: What is it like being on your team?

A: It's extremely fun because we all like having fun.

 

Q: What would you like fans to know about you and your team?

A: Expect us to run deep into the playoffs; meaning the dome!

 

Q: What do you do for strength and conditioning?

A: Weight lifting three to four times a week and running everyday.

 

Q: What was your off season program like?

A: Lifting and running Monday throught Thursday.

 

Q: What are your personal goals for the 2009 season?

A: Win a state championship and win the Army game.

 

Q: What are your plans after high school?

A: Playing for LSU and going to the NFL.

 

Q: Do you play any other sports?

A: I also run track.

 

Q: Are you a part of any other organizations/clubs?

A: I am apart of a mentoring organization at school.

 

Q: What is your favorite stadium to play in?

A: Griffin Stadium and I definately can't wait for Tiger Stadium!

 

Q: Do you have any pre-game rituals?

A: Joking around with my teammates, but when the jersey goes on so does my game face.

 

Q: Who is your favorite pro team? Why?

A: The Saints! Reggie Bush, Drew Brees, Marcus Colston, Darren Sparper, Malcolm Jenkins, and Jonathan Vilma.

 

Q: Who is your favorite college team? Why?

A: LSU!  I've wanted to play there my entire life.

 

Q: Who is your favorite player?

A: LaRon Landry

 

Q: What is the best advice you have ever been given when it comes to the game?

A: What separates good players from great ones is being coachable and a student of the game.


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