Spotlight: Zach Battles

Zach Battles-#51

Senior-Nose Guard

"We are bringing the freaking Hammer, no matter who is in the way."

Q: Who has been your biggest inspiration and why?
A: My biggest inspiration is Anthony Robles. He is the prime example of it's not how good of cards you get dealt but how well you play them. He won a national title in D1 wrestling with being born with only one leg. Everything is possible with God.

Q: What do you think it is about Hewitt that makes football season such a special time?
A:  What makes HT football so special is that we are one big family. Everybody knows everybody. After every game my parents tell me they saw "so and so." Trussville is one big community where everybody knows everybody and it has that family bond on Friday nights. I wouldn't change it for the world.

Q: What do you look most forward to during the season?
A: I look foward to every Friday night. The feeling you get when the HT is on your chest, lights are on, band is playing, stands are full, and 120 brothers beside you. Nothing can describe it.

Q: What do you do as a hobby or other than football?
A: Other than football, I hang with my friends, workout, play video games, and just enjoy life.

Q: If you could be known for one thing what would it be?
A:  If I could be known for one thing, it would be being the athlete that loved everybody and loved Jesus. "He was always smiling, but when he had pads on he was no joke."

Q: What's your favorite quote?
A: "Hate to lose more then you love to win."

Q: What motivates you on gameday?
A: A few things motivate me on gameday: not letting my brothers, family, and coaches down. Seeing the Dog Pound full and crazy makes me want to play even more, and seeing 3 of my best friends that are fellow seniors out makes me wanna play for them.

Q: If you were to have another position on the football team, what would you want it to be?A: If I could play another position, it would have to be QB. Yeah, they get killed and beat up, but they get all the glory and fame. Everybody loves the QB (Carr Tigner).

Q: What memory will you never forget from being on this team?
A: I'll never forget the memories and time I have spent with the guys. All the cutting up, shabooyas, pranks, workouts, pracitces, blood, sweat, and tears we have shed together. There is nothing in life that compares to a band of brothers like this. I LOVE every one of those guys and I owe them a HUGE thank you for everything.

Q: If you could say one thing to all of the fans, what would it be?

A: This is actually my favorite question.. The fans are one thing I'll always remember about Hewitt. They don't realize how much I and the team love them. They are better than Alabama fans, Auburn fans, Hoover fans, Clay fans, THEY ARE THE BEST. I cant thank them enough for all they do.
MUSH!