Missouri Football: Interview with 12-Offer Blue Springs South 2019 OL Tristan Roper
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Every season there are multiple high school recruits that come out of the Kansas City area taking their skill-set to the next level as an impact player. The next great Kansas City area prospect looking to make the jump to college is Blue Springs South senior offensive lineman Tristan Roper.
The leader of the Jaguars offensive line is doing everything he can to help lead his team to a successful season despite their 0-2 start to the 2018 season. Roper does a great job blocking in the passing and running games impacting the game as much as he can. After his junior season, Roper’s work on the field was recognized by those around him being named honorable mention All-Conference. Roper further showcased his talents in the offseason camping at numerous colleges to continue to work on his game while showing he can line up against the best of the best in the region.
The Class of 2019 recruit currently holds 12 college offers and is also drawing interest from several colleges including Iowa State and Nebraska. The 6-5, 270-pound, big man is not only a leader on the football field and the weight room but also in the classroom where he has 3.095 GPA and wants to study criminology in college.
In exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I sat down with Tristan to discuss his career Blue Springs South and his recruiting process.
Interview
What are your thoughts on your individual performance last year?
“I think that I improved from my sophomore year. I attended some good camps over the summer before my junior year and got to participate on the U.S.A. Football National team which set me up for a successful junior year season. Then I was placed on the International Team in January for the International Bowl. I got to play at the Cowboys’ stadium and was coached by some great coaches. This helped me feel more confident about my skills.”
What are your thoughts on your individual performance so far this year?
“I am feeling pretty good and have improved on a lot from last year. I have learned a lot from my offensive line coach, Coach Ammo. I also went to a lot of camps this summer and was coached by some of the best college coaches around. I have tried to soak up all that great experience and apply it on the field. I am also trying to be the best leader I can be on the line and the best player I can be on the field.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“My feet on pass blocking and my hand placement and feet on run blocking. I also have a positive attitude on and off the field.”
Did you receive any individual honors last year?
“I got honorable mention All-Conference.”
You mentioned college camps, which college camps did you attend over the summer?
“I went to a Lindenwood Mega Camp, Iowa State, Nebraska, Missouri, Northern Iowa, North Dakota State, Missouri State, and Illinois State.”
Do you have any college offers?
“Yes. I have 12 from Lindenwood, Minnesota State, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois, Illinois State, North Dakota State, South Dakota, Northern Illinois, Southeast Missouri, Missouri State, Kent State, and Missouri Western.”
Are there any other schools showing interest?
“Yes. Iowa State, Missouri and Nebraska.”
What is your max squat and max bench in the weight room?
“My max squat is 440 and my max bench is 240.”
What game left on the schedule are you most looking forward to playing?
“I’m looking forward to all of them. I just love playing.”
What are your goals for your senior season?
“My goal is for our team to be state champions. Personally, my goal is to play my very best.”
What is your GPA?
“3.095.”
What is your ACT score?
“21.”
What do you want to study in college?
“Criminology.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career and why?
“My training with my one-on-one coach Dan Ascheman and the great coaching from Coach Ammo at Blue Springs South.”
Do you have a favorite quote?
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win”, from Vince Lombardi.”
Thank you for your time and good luck in your senior season.
“Thank you, sir.”
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Photo credit: twitter.com/tristanroper71; Blue Springs South OL Tristan Roper
Photo credit: twitter.com/tristanroper71; Blue Springs South OL Tristan Roper at Southern Illinois