with Andrew Sachais
Andrew Sachais about to unload on a quarterback
Andrew Sachais about to unload on a quarterback
Because he plays high school football in the state of Georgia, not many Buckeye fans are currently familiar with linebacker Andrew Sachais (Buford; 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, 4.6 forty, 4.09 shuttle, 36" vertical). However, Andrew plays for one of the Peach State's premier programs, as the Buford Wolves have won four state championships (Class AA) in the past seven years (2001, 2002, 2003, and 2007). During that time, Buford has produced several top prospects, including running back Darius Walker (Notre Dame, 2004), defensive tackle Omar Hunter (Florida, 2008), and linebacker T.J. Pridemore (Florida, 2008). As a DE/OLB, Andrew was an integral member of the Wolves' 2007 state championship team, and he posted some excellent numbers for an underclassman (74 tackles, 15 TFL's, 11 sacks, 37 hurries, 2 defelctions, 2 fumble recoveries). Andrew hopes to continue Buford's winning tradition as a senior next season, and he is already being touted as one of Georgia's top prospects for the recruiting class of 2009. The BPRT recently caught up with Andrew, and here is what he had to say about Ohio State football and recruiting in general:
1. What schools are recruiting you right now? Do you have any offers yet?
Penn State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, UNC, South Carolina, FSU. I have no offers, but Penn State has looked really good lately.
2. Which schools are you most interested in? Do you have a "dream school"?
Penn State was great last year when I went to their camp. I would love to go to either Penn State or Ohio State to play linebacker because of their tradition at that position.
3. When you think of Ohio State football, what comes to mind?
"The New Linebacker U"
4. Who are some of your favorite Buckeye football players, either past or present?
I loved A.J. Hawk and his style. James Laurinaitis is also a player that I have enjoyed watching lately. And of course Cameron Heyward. I grew up playing at the same park with him, and watching him dominate all through little league.
5. What goals have you set for yourself personally and for your team next season?
Well coming off of a State Championship has been great and has been really motivating for me as well as my teammates to pull a repeat. We lose a lot of great players like TJ [Pridemore] and Omar [Hunter], so that is really motivating for us to prove that our class can win one on our own. As far as myself, I am shooting for 20 sacks and 100 tackles next season. It sounds steep, but I feel with hard work in the off season, it is definitely possible.
6. You mentioned that you are also friends with current Buckeye defensive end Cameron Heyward, who is from nearby Suwanee, Georgia. How did you get to know Cameron? Do the two of you ever talk about recruiting or his experience at Ohio State?
I knew him because we used to play at the same park for youth football together. He was great to watch and he was always so much bigger than everyone else. I haven't talked recruiting with him but I hear that he loves it up there.
The BPRT would like to thank Andrew Sachais for participating in this interview, and we wish him and the Buford Wolves all of the best in 2008 and beyond. For a more detailed interview with Andrew, please check out our affiliated site, RecruitingPlanet.com. For more information on Andrew, please refer to his player threads both on BuckeyePlanet and RecruitingPlanet.
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