2025 Interview with Brennan Smith from Athens High School


 

Brennan Smith

Athens High School

Center, Guard

Class of 2026

6’ 250 lbs

Jersey Number: 54

Awards won or earned: All Academic and Varsity Starter

HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/v/2QmGjA

Post a small recap of last season with personal highlights and any other big moments you have and memories you have from last season, whether it be a game, the bus ride to or from the game, or any other thing that sticks out.

Last season was definitely one of my favorite seasons ever. I’ll miss the seniors, especially my running back. It was one of the best seasons for the program; we started 9-0 before dropping the last game of the season to our rivals. It was one of the most devastating losses I’ve ever had. This year's our year to do it right, though.

If you could make one change at your home stadium, what would it be?

A Jumbotron for sure. We used to have one before we renovated the stadium; it just brings a lot of energy to the game, and I feed off the atmosphere of football.

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

The hard workers—we had so many kids in our class that would just put their heads down and go to work.

Would you rather play your rival in week one or week ten? Explain

Week 10, we’re looking forward to that game; we’ve got a lot to prove.

What is the toughest part of being a center?

Having the pressure of making sure every position on the line knows what to do and having to slow myself down a little bit to make sure my snap is good.

What is the best part of being the center?

Being in charge, I can identify defenses really well and can change pretty much any call at the line.

What makes you a good teammate?

I try to lead by example with hard work; that can definitely help as a teammate when you have underclassmen looking up to you.

How do you get over a bad game?

I try to just forget about it and watch my film to see what I need to focus on.

What type of defensive lineman is the toughest to go up against?

The lengthy and fast ones, they just are way harder than a normal defensive lineman.

What is the worst part of the first day of full pads practice?

Maybe the helmet? I’m not sure because I love full-padded practice; it’s a great feeling to get them back on.

What is your game-day routine?

After school, go get a snack/meal with the rest of the O-line, then go to DG and get some Pedialyte, and then go to one of the guys houses or the locker room and just chill out before getting back to the locker room.

What are your goals this season?

My goal is to play the best I can for my team and get noticed by schools so I can continue my playing career.

If you are invited to play in any of the all-star games after the season, will you?

Yes, for sure, I think an all-star game would be awesome and great competition.

What scares you?

Knowing that I’m already going into my senior year, I’m ready to embrace it and make the most of it.

What are you doing for fun outside of sports?

Hanging out with my friends, playing other sports, or cutting grass

What is your go-to snack?

McDonald’s $5 meal


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