Interview: 4-Star 2020 Washington RB Sam Adams II Gives Bellevue Semifinal Playoff Game Preview

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Sam Adams II Profile

Position: Running Back and Cornerback

Height and Weight: 6-2, 200

Classification: 2020

Ranking: 4-Star

 

High School: Eastside Catholic – Sammamish, WA – Class 3A – Metro

2018 Crusaders Preseason Ranking: No. 2 in Washington (MaxPreps)

2018 Record: 10-1 – ranked No. 1 in WA

2018 stats (11 games): 72 carries for 845 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 receptions for 203 yards with three touchdowns

Defense: 25 tackles, 17 solo, one tackle for a loss, and four interceptions

Special teams: 10 kick returns for 214 yards, long of 47-yards, and nine punt returns for 210 yards

2017 Crusaders Record: 10-1 – ranked No. 4 in Washington (MaxPreps)

2017 Stats (6 games): 14 carries, 65 yards, and one touchdown, one reception for 37 yards

 

Offers (29): Washington, Cal, Arizona, Arizona State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Boise State, Oregon State, San Diego State, SMU, Washington State, Cal, Florida, Louisville, LSU, TCU, Tennessee, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, BYU, Oregon, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Colorado, Texas, and Texas A&M

 

Top 40-Yard Dash: 4.4

Season long series of RNG interviews with Eastside Catholic High School 4-star 2020 RB/ATH Sam Adams. Adams updates the last couple of Crusader wins with a quick preview of the upcoming game against Bellevue.

Interview

Sam, the Crusaders continue to roll on offense through the first three games of the playoffs. Is there anything you guys are doing differently on that side of the ball in the money games?

“We’re not doing anything differently, just playing how we’re supposed to play because we know what’s on the line.”

The defense is putting a lid on the opposition as well. How have the two playoffs games gone for you personally thus far on that side of the ball?

“I believe I’ve been playing well and helping my team out when they need me, especially when it’s coming down to late playoffs.”

How about on offense, how have the first two games gone and what is working well for you?

“Getting together with my offense and going over film before every game is really beneficial so that we can come out with a comfortable plan.”

You guys get a tough Bellevue (12-0) team on Saturday, what are you expecting from their defense?

“We’re expecting a pretty good defense. We’ve seen them fly around the ball.”

Are there any in-game match-ups that you have on either side of the ball that the fans will enjoy watching?

“Drew Fowler playing linebacker and running back will be a pretty good match-up for me. I believe people have their eyes on that.”

Sam, great catching up with you today. Good luck on Saturday.

“Thank you.”

2018 Eastside Catholic Schedule

Sept 1. – vs. Oaks Christian (CA) 35-12 loss

Sept. 8 – vs. Central Catholic at Seattle Memorial Stadium (won 49-26)

Sept. 14 – vs. Rigby at Eastside Catholic (won 34-6)

Sept. 20 – vs. Rainer Beach at Eastside Catholic (won 48-22)

Sept. 28 – vs. Garfield at Eastside Catholic (won 50-7)

Oct. 5 – at O’Dea (won 31-13)

Oct. 12 – vs. Seattle Prep (won 50-24)

Oct. 19 – at Bishop Blanchet (won 44-17)

Nov. 2 – vs. Ferndale (won 44-7)

Nov. 9 – vs. Lake Washington (won 42-12)

Nov. 16 – vs. Timberline (won 44-14)

Nov. 24 – vs. Bellevue – semifinal round

 

Photo credit: Bodine Photography; No. 2 Sam Adams II