Fun Q&A Interview with Topeka High School RB Mike McCoy

Written by Charlie Beuttel

Mike McCoy had a great junior season at running back for Topeka High School. The 6’2″, 215 pound, workhorse had 1,150 yards and 23 touchdowns for the Trojans in 2014.
McCoy’s junior season was filled with highlights including rushing for 200 yards and scoring four touchdowns against Manhattan. After the season, McCoy was selected All-State honorable mention and All-League.

The Class of 2016 recruit has interest from several big time schools including Oklahoma State, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Arkansas. McCoy has seven Division-I offers at this time but the two programs showing the most interest are Kansas and Kansas State. The star running back has visited Oklahoma State, Kansas State, and Kansas.

McCoy is leading a more experienced Topeka team in 2015 and has set goals of rushing for 2,000 yards with 30 touchdowns scored.

Last week, I sat down with Mike to talk about his junior year, his recruiting process, and his preparation for 2015 season. I also asked him some rapid fire questions to find out what the star running back is like off the football field.

Question & Answer
Mike, first off, what is your favorite movie?

“Fast and Furious 7, Taken 3, Insidious 3, and Friday Night Lights.”

Who is your favorite actor?

“Kevin Hart.”

What is your favorite food?

“Steak.”

What is your favorite subject in school?

“History.”

Do you have any hobbies outside of school and football?

“I like to play basketball and be active.”

Which team is your favorite professional sports team?

“The Houston Rockets.”

Which team is your favorite football team?

“The Cincinnati Bengals.”

Who is your all-time favorite athlete?

“San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.”

Do you have a football player that you try to model your game after?

“Yes, Melvin Gordon.”

What is your fastest 40 yard dash time?

“4.52 at a Washburn University camp.”

Who is your favorite superhero and why?

“Flash because he is fast.”

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

“Hawaii, because I’ve never been and it looks like a nice place to go.”

Photo credit: cjonline.com; Mike McCoy breaks a couple of tackles.