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One-on-One with the
Pirates
Monday,
August 29, 2011
By Ron Cherubini |
Q&A
with Joe Womack
By
Ron Cherubini
©2011 Bonesville.net
All rights reserved.
 If
there is a sentimental favorite among the East Carolina wide receivers for
this writer, it would have to be Joe Womack. When he came into the program,
he was not as heralded as former star on the rise Daryl Freeney, but his
talents and work ethic were such that Womack played as a true freshman. As a
frosh, he managed to make some memorable plays, showing a penchant for
coming up with the big catch or stretching the defense on a long play. Since
that first season, it has been a mixed bag for Womack. He struggled to get
on the field much as a junior, though when he did he made memorable plays
(see the bomb for a TD
against UNC-Chapel Hill).
Undaunted, Womack – like he does every year – went to work in the off-season
and his efforts in spring and summer appear to be paying off as the senior
seems headed for a depth chart slot for 2011 and a good role in the
rotation. The coaches have raved about his leadership contributions and his
technician approach to route running and receiving.
Joe was kind enough to sit down for a chat with Bonesville to share his
insights on the upcoming season.
Joe Womack (82) in action (ECU SID
photo)
One-on-One with Joe Womack
Q: It wasn’t long ago that you
were playing as a true freshman and making an impact
in your first year. Now in your final year, the
coaches are talking about you being an impact
receiver. Talk about your journey and your mindset
going into your final year?
A: Going into this season, I am
feeling good. I have been working on the little
things that I need to correct. You can never
overlook the little things, so I am working on that.
As a team, we are looking good. I will be stepping
into more of a leadership role this season and I am
ready for the first game.
Q: From a receiver’s perspective,
how difficult is this offense to understand and
execute?
A: For a newcomer, when you first
get into it, it is probably a little difficult, but
after a year, you pick up on the little things you
missed the first year in. It is a learning curve,
like anything, but everybody does pick it up on
different levels.
Q: Coach (Lincoln) Riley has said
that he expects this offense to be improved over
last year’s edition, despite the graduation of
Dwayne Harris and the loss of four O-linemen. Do you
see out there why he so passionately expects this?
A: I can see why Coach feels that
way. A lot of the players are returning and with
more experience. We have Dominique Davis and Lance
Lewis back… we have talented young guys stepping
into roles. These guys have been in this offense for
a year, just not playing on game day yet. You can
see it out here… I understand why he feels that way.
Q: Name a young receiver or two
you think will have a breakout season in 2011?
A: Danny Webster, Justin Hardy,
Reese Wiggins, and Torian Richardson all look very
good in camp and I think that one or two of these
guys could really (step up) this season.
Q: What player on this team do
you most respect and why?
A: I would probably say Dominique
(Davis) because he has been through a lot and
accomplished a lot in such a short time here. He is
always there pushing me. He is probably the reason
that I am (looking at much more playing time this
season). He is a real leader.
Q: What player on our defense
gave you the most fits in the spring?
A: Emanuel Davis. He is a very
good corner. I expect him to do big things again
this year. Through the summer, going back and forth
with him, he shows you something different every
time out. He is one of the better corners out there.
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