Athlete of the Month: Mike Adams

What grade school did you go to? - St. Joes and Washington

How long have you played football? - Since fifth grade

What’s your favorite sport? - Football

How do you see your team this year? - “I think we have a lot of potential. As long as we can get some good drives on offense, and make some solid stops on defense and get turnovers, I think we have a shot to end up with a few wins.”

How do you think this year’s team compares with last year’s? - “Last year we had a lot of speed and a stronger offense; but I think we are stronger this year on defense. We have kids on both sides of the ball that can make plays.”

What are the strong points of your game? - ”I feel comfortable rolling out and throwing the long ball, and pulling it down, finding a hole and running in it. On defense, I feel comfortable going wherever I need to play— whether it’s defensive end, linebacker, or even safety.”

What do you consider the weak points of your game? - “Sometimes I feel like I need to be able to step up in the pocket and get through my progression more effectively. I feel like I need to tighten up my coverage a little bit on passing downs too.”

What do you consider the strong points of the team? - “I think we are a pretty physical team with the ability to defend the run and the pass, too. Our receivers are able to get open pretty well and can make some big plays.”

What do you consider the weak points of the team? - “We give up way too many big plays on defense. I feel like teams can’t pound on us but they can beat us with that big play. Our offensive as well as defensive lines need to tighten up their play. When plays are there, we need to make them— whether it’s a receiver, a defensive back, a lineman, linebacker, or whoever.”

What is the most memorable moment in your season so far? - “We’ve almost pulled out a few comebacks and upsets like Marian, but I think the most memorable moment is yet to come.”