Zach Ruiz was the quarterback for the Beatrice Orangemen the past two seasons and has led them to the Class B State semifinals both years. Ruiz is 6'3" and weighs 210 lbs. He benches 300 lbs. and squats 500 lbs. He runs a 4.67 40 and has a vertical jump of 34 inches. He was a leader on the football team.
In his senior season at Beatrice, he ran for 480 yards and passed for 1,683 yards. Ruiz passed for 16 TD's and rushed for eleven TD's. He also had six interceptions on defense. With his frame, speed, and leadership ability, Zach would look good in a Nebraska uniform.
Ruiz has continued his leading role for the Orangemen basketball team. The senior scored a game-high 22 points Friday night in leading the Orangemen past the visiting Firth Norris Titans, 51-31. Friday night was the third time in four games this season Ruiz has led the Orangemen offensively.
(What is behind the name Orangeman? I love the name but what does it stand for/)
We asked Zach some questions and here is what he had to say.
Favorite Game Memory:
63-62 OT win over Omaha Gross in the state playoff.
Best Athlete You have Played Against:
Tyrod Taylor-Hampton, VA
Plays for Virginia Tech.
Editor's note: Taylor was a five star 2006 prospect that was recruited by many of the top schools in the country. The question is "When did Zach play against him?" For those that may know leave a comment at the end of this column. Thanks.
Favorite Team (Pro and College):
Virginia Tech, Missouri, Tennessee Titans
Favorite Player in High School or College Player:
Chase Daniel, Missouri QB
College(s) That Are Interested In You:
Missouri, Kansas, Duke, Princeton, Colorado School of the Mines, UNO, Northwest Missouri State
What college(s) Are Your Favorite:
Missouri, UNO, Colorado School of the Mines (For Engineering)
PERSONAL
What is Your Favorite Book:
Animal Farm
Who Is Your Favorite Movie Actor:
Angelina Jolie
What Is Your Favorite Movie:
Troy
What Is Your Favorite TV Show:
Family Guy
Which Person Do You Admire The Most:
Dad and Mom It's a tie!
What Are Your Hobbies:
Video games, hanging with friends
What is Important For You To Be Successful:
My simple philosophy is to try and do something every day to improve myself and the world around me. (It doesn't always happen every day but it can' hurt to try.)
Zach Ruiz is a pro-style quarterback. He will be a tremendous asset to any football team due to his overall package as a football player. He also can play basketball , so colleges will be after him for that sport also. He has the size to play quarterback or even tight-end in a Division I school.
Thanks Zach for completing our questionnaire.
5 comments:
You called him Ben one time and Zach other times. Which one is it? Thanks.
It is Zach!!!!! Thanks for catching that error on my part.
I know Zach played two years in VA and two years in NE. He might have played against Taylor there. His Rivals profile says he threw for 1800 yards as a Soph.
Beatrice Orangemen comes from William III (Kingdom of England) or
"William of Orange"
Many Protestants heralded him as a champion of their faith. It was mainly due to the fact that he took the crowns of England and Scotland by force where many were intensely fearful of Catholicism.
His love of battle, his army and sizable naval fleet also added to his reputation.
Barney Cotton and Sean Watson came to school today to talk with Zach about being a preferred walk-on. They also talked to coach Sexton about Justin Coleman and Jesie Hinz.
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