by Mark Clements
October 24, 2011 - LAFM: For starters, what’s your current height, weight and forty time?
WY: I’m 5’11”, 193 and I run the forty in 4.8.
LAFM: Are you originally from Louisiana?
WY: Yes sir, I was born in New Orleans.
LAFM: Which teams did you root for growing up?
WY: New Orleans and LSU.
LAFM: When did you first start playing football?
WY: Fifth grade.
LAFM: Has it always been a big part of your family? Have you had any family members who played football in the past?
WY: Yes sir, both my grandparents played football. My dad’s father played at USC and my dad played junior college football. All my uncle’s played and coached.
LAFM: Do you play any other sports?
WY: I play basketball and golf.
LAFM: What position do you play in basketball?
WY: Guard and forward.
LAFM: Do you play any other positions?
WY: No, I just play quarterback.
LAFM: Is there anyone in college or the Pros that you look up to or try to model your game after?
WY: Drew Brees – His leadership ability, his relationship with his teammates on and off the field and his willingness to do anything to win and get better.
LAFM: What do you think is your biggest strength as a player and what part of your game are you trying to improve upon most this season?
WY: The one thing I need to improve is my ability to lead the lead. I’m kind of a laid back guy and I need to work on that. My biggest strength I would say is that I’m pretty good with coverages. I know the coverages pretty well.
LAFM: Have you been to any camps at this point? If so, which ones?
WY: I have not.
LAFM: Have you heard from any coaches or received any offers?
WY: No sir.
LAFM: Which schools stick out right now at the top of your list?
WY: Louisiana Lafayette – They’re having a really strong year. I think their coach is a good coach and I think he’s really bringing the program back.
LAFM: Have you thought about what you might want to study in college?
WY: I would like to major in History.
LAFM: What are some goals you’ve set for next season, for yourself and for the team?
WY: I think it goes without saying that the State Championship is the goal for the team. Before that there’s playoffs and to win district. Individually, whatever I have to do to help the team win.
LAFM: Which school is your favorite to play against, or which game gets you the most fired up each year?
WY: Crowley High – It’s a cross town rival and I have a bunch of people I know on that team. This is the first time I’ll play against them this year.
LAFM: What are some of the most memorable games or plays you’ve been a part of?
WY: The most memorable for sure was the Parkview game last year, the semi-final game. Definitely not my favorite game, but definitely the most memorable and probably the game I’ve learned the most from.
LAFM: What kind of learning experiences did you take from that game?
WY: The biggest thing is to have a short memory. I didn’t have a short memory in that game. I got a little down on myself after I threw the first two interceptions and I basically let it be the ruin of me the rest of the game.
LAFM: And lastly can you give us your current GPA and ACT score?
WY: My current GPA is about a 3.3 and my ACT score is a 24.
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