Interview: 2022 California QB Ethan Moore is a Developing Collegiate Talent

Written by Ryan Wright

Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG

A really bright spot during a frustrating season for San Diego’s University High School was Class of 2022 quarterback Ethan Moore. The Centurions battled through a 1-9 season, but their rising sophomore talent showed skills beyond the win-loss record. Operating out of a Spread offense, the 6-1, 185-pound, quarterback was making elite college level throws working across the middle and vertical with touch and heat on this fastball. In addition to the arm talent, Moore proved to be Houdini in the pocket escaping the rush with his eyes downfield always looking for a playmaker. With green grass ahead, he was capable of moving the chains with his legs becoming a true dual-threat last season. Word is getting out on Moore with Pac-12 interest coming in from Arizona State and Oregon State.

In an RNG first interview, Moore sat down covering his growth on the field as a sophomore with an update on his offseason grind.

Interview

Ethan, during the 2019 season, you were making some top-level college throws for the Centurions. Not only were you throwing across the middle, but you were also throwing with touch and moving the receiver to the open spot; that takes time and chemistry. How have you developed such great chemistry with your receiver corps over time?

“Mainly through practice and with extra reps after practice. Me, the other quarterbacks, and receivers would get in extra reps and routes after practice; that translated onto the field.”

What were some of the routes you were throwing to last season?

“Simple outs, slants – some of the best were posts, corners, and we have a wheel route combo; we ran that a lot.”

Which coverages were you going against in 2019?

“Cover 3, and Cover 2 with blitzes. They blitzed us a lot trying to get to us before we could survey the field.”

Within the offense, there were some designed runs for you allowing you to exploit the box and middle of the defense. How did the running part of your game evolve in 2019?

“I worked a lot in the offseason working on getting bigger and faster; that made a big difference last season. I am a true dual-threat now, before I was one sided.”

If it was a designed rollout or escaping the rush, you did a great job of throwing on the run keeping your eyes downfield for a play-maker. What were some of the other strengths to your game that you were able to display last season?

“One of the biggest strengths was staying cool when the rush was coming and still making the throws, even when being hit. I was solid reading defenses, seeing the coverage pre-snap and knowing where to go from there.”

Once the 2020 season gets going, what style of offense will you be running? If keeping the same offense, are you guys adding any new wrinkles?

“We are keeping mostly the same offense but passing a good amount. We have solid running backs and solid receivers, actually, we will do a good mix of both this season.”

What have you been working on with the technical part of your game this spring?

“A lot of throwing and footwork. I have been cleaning up how I do things inside and outside the pocket making throws other quarterbacks cannot make.”

As much of the physical is the mental for a QB, how have you pushed your knowledge of the game this offseason?

“I have been doing Zoom calls with my offensive coordinator and head coach going over coverages and what to read for next season.”

This summer, are there any college camps you may attend to receive more instruction at your position?

“Yes. I will try to go to as many as possible, for sure USC; I went there last year. I feel like I can really compete this year at USC’s camp.”

Ethan, thanks for your time today and good luck with the rest of your workouts this spring.

“Thank you.”

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Photo credit: Hudl/University City; No. 10 Ethan Moore