Play Maker: Sensational Sophmore Tyler Black
by. Correspondent Jason Wright – TN High School SportsCenter
There are different levels of speed. There is track speed then there is football speed. Many athletes are fast on the track but it does not translate when they put pads on, and play football. However, sometimes you find an athlete who dos not lose a step when the pads go on. Tyler Black is one of those athletes. Already possessing a 40 yard dash time in the 4.7 second range with more than two years still to develop at the high school level, you do not need a stopwatch to see Tyler is fast on the football field. All you need to do is watch his highlight film and his athleticism jumps out at you whether it is on the football field or basketball court.
Tyler has nice body control, good vision to see the field or court, and can stop or change directions quickly. Tyler stands out on a team loaded with college prospects, including one of the top offensive lines in the State of Tennessee.
Track athletes seem to know how to push their athletic limits. Tyler is no different. He is very talented in other areas of his life. He is a singer, artist and loves to have fun in life. Tyler is very respectful, humble and gives credit to others in his life. Tyler Black is talented…He is a true Play Maker!
Name: William Tyler Black
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 170
School and City: Oakland High School. Murfreesboro
Year: 2015
GPA: 3.38
Sport(s)/Position(s): Football/ATH Basketball/PG/SG Track/4×100/Triple Jump
Coaches: Football-Thomas McDaniel Basketball-Mike Wright Track-Al Evans
Bench Press: 250 Squat:315 Power Clean:250
40time: 4.71 Vertical Jump: 34
Honors: Rutherford County Player of the Week, Most improved, 3.5 GPA, All County, and All District.
Video Links (Hudl, YouTube, Etc.): Hudl- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1375792/highlights/14284379
HSSC: How long have you start participated in sports?
TB: Since I was 4 years old.
HSSC: What do you feel is your best sport?
TB: Football
HSSC: What do you bring to your football team?
TB: Game speed, agility, toughness, and leadership.
HSSC: What do you need to work on to get better?
TB: Footwork and hips.
HSSC: Who is your favorite player?
TB: Bo Jackson
HSSC: Why?
TB: He is one of the greatest players, he always played above average, and was a hard worker.
HSSC: What are your team goals this coming season?
TB: To become closer as a team and win state!
HSSC: What are your individual goals this coming season?
TB: Be a better leader, be tougher, and get better overall.
HSSC: What is your most memorable moment in a game?
TB: I ran back the first punt return and scored the first touchdown, on TV!
HSSC: What are your future plans?
TB: To get better, get a state championship, and be great at football.
HSSC: Are you going to attend any camps, combines, etc?
TB: Rivals Under Armor Camp and Team USA Camp.
HSSC: Who are the schools that interest you?
TB: Ole Miss, University of Miami, University of Oregon, and University of Georgia.
HSSC: Who are the schools that are showing you the most interest?
TB: Ole Miss and University of Memphis
HSSC: What do you like to do in spare time?
TB: Sing, draw, and design clothes
HSSC: Is there any coach, role models, parent, etc. who have contributed to your success?
TB: My Mother
Favorite motivational saying: “The only easy day, was yesterday!”
