Duke legacy has higher goals
Westwood (Mass.) Xaverian Brothers is home to a quarterback prospect that is sure to be one of the top athletes when Signing Day 2005 rolls around.
At 6-foot-3, and 190 pounds, Zack Asack runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds, squats 355 pounds, bench presses 230 pounds, and boasts a 33” vertical leap. He fits every aspect of the definition of a dual threat quarterback.
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“I am a fast, roll-out type of quarterback with a strong arm,” he commented. “I can throw the deep ball well, and I can make plays when I’m being rushed. I am also a good leader.” Although unsure of his overall stats, he has completed 20 of 30 passes for 335 yards in the last two games.
Zack has an excellent guide as he works his way through the recruiting process, as his dad, Phil, played fullback at Duke. He was also drafted by the San Diego Chargers.
“I want to win a national championship, and get myself in position to play with the best kids in country,” Zack commented on his college criteria. “I also want a good coaching staff.” He also adds that he would like to play on east coast.
Florida is his favorite, due to their history of good athletes, and he has received early interest from Notre Dame, Virginia, Boston College, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and UConn. He has received several I-AA offers, but is still waiting on D-I invitations.
Zack camped at Boston College and Notre Dame over the summer and plans to attend a couple of Nike Camps as a junior. He attended the B.C. – Bowling Green game this fall.
As a junior he excelled not only on the gridiron, but also on the track. Named to the honorable mention all-area team in both sports, he competes both indoors and outdoors.
On the indoor track, he runs the 55 meter hurdles, the 4X400 relay, and participates in the long jump. His team won first place in the state in the pentathlon, while Zack placed eighth individually.
His feats are mirrored on the outdoor track, as he runs the 110 meter hurdles, the 4X100 relays, and triple jumps and long jumps. His team won the decathlon in the state, and once again he was eighth overall.
Asack is a “B” student and scored an 1,100 on the PSAT.