Kansas: Interview with Osawatomie 2,000 Yard Class of 2016 RB Riley England
Written by Charlie Beuttel
The Osawatomie Trojans located in Osawatomie, Kansas, 50 miles southwest of Kansas City, have had a great 2015 season as they finished the regular season 7-2. Now the Trojans must get ready for the 4A-II playoffs as they host Holton in the first round.
One reason for Osawatomie’s great success in 2015 has been their explosive offense which scores on average 42.4 points a game. The leader of the offense and one of the stars on the team is senior running back Riley England who leads the state in rushing.
The 5’11”, 195 pound, star has 2,252 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns this season which is an average of 250 yards a game. In his junior year in 2014, England had also had a great season with 1,800 yards. The rushing star is also averaging 8.8 yards per carry throughout his career at Osawatomie.
England is currently receiving interest from some community colleges and some local schools including Washburn and Pittsburg State and currently has an offer from Coffeyville Community College. The senior leader also excels in the classroom as he currently has a 4.0 GPA and plans on studying business in college.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Riley to talk about his high school career at Osawatomie and his recruiting process.
Interview
Riley, the Trojans are 7-2, what are the keys to your team’s success this season?
“We just fixed the little things. We work hard at practice. Our instincts and tackling got better.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance?
“It’s ok but if you account for what my offensive line does, they do all the work and I just have to beat one or two people.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“My vision and my awareness and I got pretty good cut backs.”
How does Osawatomie look going into the playoffs?
“We look good. We look like we can a make a run this year. We have higher expectations and I think we’ll be good.”
Your team averages 42 points a game. What are the keys to this offense?
“We have good blocking schemes, we have just become skilled at them, and our offense revolves around them and the running game.”
What is your most memorable performance from your senior season?
“Every win is great but we did stick it to Prairie View pretty good and that was a rivalry game.”
Did you attend any college camps this past summer?
“No sir.”
Do you have any interest from any schools?
“Coffeyville Community College, Butler Community College, Washburn, Pittsburg State, and St. Mary’s.”
Do you have any offers?
“Coffeyville Community College.”
Have you gone on any visits?
“Washburn.”
What kind of feedback have you received on your football skills?
“They’re pretty impressed with the numbers. Some of them are weary about the competition we play against though.”
What is your fastest 40 yard dash time?
“4.65.”
What is your favorite part about playing football?
“The adrenalin rush after winning and playing with your buddies.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career?
“My parents and coaches. They are all supportive and the coaches really care about us on and off the field. They teach us how to lead and be good kids and football players.”
What is your current GPA?
“4.0.”
What do you plan on studying in college?
“I’m leaning towards business right now.”
Thank you for your time and good luck in the playoffs.
“Thank you sir.”
Photo credit: The Osawatomie Graphic; Osawatomie RB Riley England runs past an Anderson County defender.
Photo credit: The Osawatomie Graphic; Osawatomie RB Riley England.
Photo credit: Osawatomienews.com: Osawatomie High School takes the field.