FOOTBALL: In the spotlight: Scotty Smith, Ragland
Published 10:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2011
- Scotty Smith, Ragland
Grade: Senior.
Parents: Scotty and Cindy Smith.
Positions: Quarterback and free safety.
Other varsity sports: He pitches and plays centerfield for the Purple Devils’ baseball team.
Football or baseball?: “That’s a tough decision. I’d probably say baseball. I’m a little better at it.”
Why he enjoys football: “I love the feeling on Friday nights. The crowd, the emotion on the field, and playing with my teammates.”
Offense or defense?: “I like playing offense this year because I have the ball in my hand every play. Last year I liked defense more.”
The team he’d most like to beat this season: “Appalachian. No doubt. That’s definitely one of our big rivalries in football.” Ragland won last year’s contest 21-14.
After high school: “College. hopefully on a baseball scholarship.”