Tider Insider's
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POST-SIGNING INTERVIEW
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| Alabama fans seemingly can't wait until next year's recruiting
class. Bama faithful are anxious because they're hoping to finally get
the QB of their dreams -- Pelham's Tyler Watts.
But before we start talking about next year, let's talk about the QB Alabama signed this year. Andrew Zow is not considered a "blue-chip" QB prospect, not as Tyler Watts will be next year. Most people believe Zow's future will be on defense, where he earned a reputation as one of the top HS prospects in Florida. Nevertheless, Zow comes to Alabama with some pretty impresssive credentials as a QB. Zow led his Union County HS team to three consecutive state championships. His coach, Robby Pruitt, compares him to former Nebraska star Tommie Frazier, except Pruitt says Zow is a better passer. We spoke to Andrew Zow on February 15. |
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| TI | First of all, did you actually commit to Auburn before deciding on Alabama? |
| AZ | Yes, I did. I committed to them, but I just couldn't get Alabama out of my mind. |
| TI | What was it about Alabama? |
| AZ | They were just in mind the whole time. They had promised me an opportunity to play quarterback from the beginning and that's what I wanted. Auburn said they would give me a shot at quarterback, but they recruited me for defense. |
| TI | Your HS coach has compared you to Tommie Frazier. What do you think about that comparison? |
| AZ | He was a great player who proved himself on the field. It's too early for me to compare myself to him. I'll say that I'm a good passer and runner, but I don't think of myself as a Tommie Frazier at this time. I just don't want to make that comparison. |
| TI | Some people think you will end up on defense at Alabama. Will you be devastated if you're switched to defense? |
| AZ | Oh no, not at all. I just want a shot at quarterback. That's all I ask for. Auburn thought I could play safety for them. South Carolina said they wanted me as an outside linebacker. So if things don't work out at quarterback, I wouldn't be devastated if they moved me. I like defense too. |
| TI | Since you could possibly play on either side of the ball, how are you preparing yourself for next season? |
| AZ | Right now, I'm preparing as a quarterback. My weight was about 215. I've dropped down to around 205. As a quarterback, I think having my weight down some is better. If I switch to defense, I could easily get bigger. |
| TI | By the way, have you had the chance to speak with the three players from Jacksonville Bolles who signed with Alabama? [Zow's hometown, Lake Butler, is only about an hour from Jacksonville.] |
| AZ | I know about them, but I haven't them met in person or spoken to them on the telephone. I know they're supposed to be good players. I'm looking forward to meeting them. |
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