Bluegrass QB has huge numbers
Jackson (Ky.) quarterback
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Justin Haddix is in the midst of one of the most impressive
single-season passing performances in state history, but has that been
enough to lure his first official scholarship offer?
"Not yet," said a puzzled Haddix, who has passed for
3,100 yards, 46 touchdowns and only one interception this season in leading
Breathitt County to a 10-0 record and the No. 2 ranking in Class 2A. "I'm a
little surprised, but I'm trying not to think about that and let it bother
me. The No. 1 thing on my mind right now is winning that ring, then
everything else will come after that."
Haddix (6-2, 193, 4.7) said he's received calls
recently from Clemson, Marshall, Middle Tennessee, Illinois and Eastern
Kentucky.
"Clemson asked me to come down for one of their
games," he said. "We went to the Wake Forest game (Oct. 19) and had a good
time. I really like their coaches and the program in general. It's a nice
campus. I'd love to go there if they gave me a chance.
"I went to the Bowden Academy quarterbacks camp and
played real well in that, so they've been keeping up with me since then. I
won the long ball competition and was named the best senior quarterback."
He also cited Marshall and Middle Tennessee as
potential visits if an offer is extended. "I like their offenses," he said.
"They're both really good offensive teams. I like the way (Marshall
quarterback) Byron Leftwich plays."
In addition to passing for more than 3,000 yards,
Haddix has also hurt teams with his running ability. He's rushed for more
than 1,100 yards.
"That's been the biggest difference in my game from
last year," said Haddix, who had 2,588 yards passing and 32 touchdowns as a
junior. "I'm a lot stronger and faster, and when the pass breaks down, I can
get out of the pocket and make things happen."
With 12 touchdown passes in the playoffs, Haddix
could surpass the single-season state record of 57 held by former Louisville
Male and current Baltimore Ravens quarterback Chris Redman.