Louisiana: Interview with St. Augustine 2017 Quarterback Justice McCoy

Written by Charlie Beuttel

Twitter: @charlie_cds3

St. Augustine High School, located in New Orleans, had a rough season as they finished the 2015 just 2-9. However, in six of their nine defeats they lost by less than 10 points. Their lone two wins came in week four of the season when they defeated Jesuit (32-20) and then in week five when they squeaked past Brother Martin (47-44).

In 2015, the offense scored 20.5 points a game and their offensive leader, quarterback Justice McCoy, had a great junior season as he threw for 2,170 yards and 17 touchdowns and then ran for an additional 311 yards and six more scores.

The Class of 2017 quarterback already has 14 college offers and is also drawing interest from several other big time school including Missouri and Ole Miss.

The 6’2”, 190 pound, playmaker has been preparing for his senior season by attending college camps and getting to know his receivers as they work to get in sync before the season kicks off.

McCoy not only works hard on the football field but also works hard in the classroom as he currently has a 3.4 GPA and has plans on studying sports medicine in college.

In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Justice to discuss his junior season, how he is preparing for his senior season and his recruiting process.

Interview

What are your thoughts on the 2015 season?

“I felt as though we came out in games a little flat and would try to pick it up in the second half which would be late.”

What are your thoughts on your individual performance?

“I feel as though I could’ve done way better with a lot of things and I also still have a lot of room for improvement.”

What are your stats from last year?

“I had 2,170 passing yards with 17 passing touchdowns and then 311 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.”

Did you receive any individual honors after the season?

“I received Player of the Week once.”

What camps have you attended?

“Louisiana-Lafayette, Troy, Memphis, and LSU.”

What other camps do you plan on attending?

“Florida Atlantic and West Virginia.”

Have you gone on any visits?

“SMU, Colorado State, and West Virginia.”

Do you plan on taking more visits?

“Florida Atlantic.”

How many offers do you have?

“I have 14 offers right now including Tulane, Colorado State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, SMU, Arkansas State, Jackson State, Texas State, Kent State, Florida Atlantic, West Virginia, Memphis, Troy, and University of Texas-San Antonio.”

What other schools are showing you interest?

“Missouri, Oklahoma State, Wake Forest, Ole Miss, and Central Florida.”

When do you think you’ll make your commitment?

“At the end of the next month.”

How are you preparing for the 2016 season?

“So far I have been getting with all my receivers and really getting to know them.”

How does St. Augustine look going into the season?

“We look really great. We did well in the spring game and that showed us where we were strong and what we need to work on.”

Have you set any team or personal goals for the 2016 season?

“Not yet but one of them is to always feel like you left everything out on the field.”

What is your current GPA?

“3.4.”

Have you thought about what you want to study in college?

“I plan on studying sports medicine.”

Do you have a current college or NFL quarterback that you try to model your game after?

“Russell Wilson.”

Thank you for your time.

“Thank you sir.”

Photo credit: nola.com; St. Augustine QB Justice McCoy

Photo credit: nola.com; St. Augustine QB Justice McCoy