Q&A with Sandy Creek safety Rod Smith Jr.

May 13, 2021
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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Well I’ve been going to my local gym, mainly to bulk up and gain more weight, I also go to my DB trainer, Oliver Davis & work on my technique when it comes to covering & my footwork.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Since my last season, I’ve most improved in my technique when it comes to coverage and also I’ve improved in my knowledge for the game.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe this next season will be very special especially for the defense because we’re starting to run a 4-2-5 and personally I love it and I feel very good about this upcoming season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think the best competition we have this year is maybe East Coweta.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I honestly don’t know any individual players that we’re soon to face against.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I absolutely do want to play football in college. But I would love to go to Duke, NC State, or Wake Forest.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Wofford and Duquesne have offered me so far.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Wofford.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet but I plan on camping a lot this summer to open a lot of doors for scholarships etc.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan on camping a lot during the summer.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“Mercer mega camp, Duke Prospect, NC State, Wake Forest, & Charlotte.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Back then, I liked Oregon growing up but that was only because of their uniforms.”
 

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