Football | 7/31/2024 2:40:00 PM

Name: Jack Skidmore

Year: Sophomore

Position: Snipe (Slot Back)

Height: 5' 9 3/4"

Weight: 185

Hometown: Park City, Utah

High School: Park City 

Major:  Mathematics

 

What do you want to do after graduation and why?  I haven't decided yet

Why did you choose Navy?  I like the ocean

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  Don't come here if you want easy. 

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why?  I would play quarterback. It's what I played in high school

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why?  Michigan at the Big House. I think it would be amazing to play there once 

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?   Calculus 3. I liked the topics we covered later in the semester.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Youngster swim. Swimming isn't easy.

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?   Maj. Carrier. I appreciated the way he connected with his students and taught us in a way we would understand. 

Favorite form of social media and why?  Linked-In because professionalism 24/7.

Favorite person to follow on social media and why? My brother Ryan on Linked-In. I like keeping up with what he's doing at school.

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Soccer. I played in high school and I like watching.

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why?  Beach volleyball. I get after it on the court. 

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Blue Notes by Meek Mill

What is your dream vacation?  Surfing and skiing on the same day.

What do you think about Army being in the American Athletic Conference?  I love it. Adds more to the rivalry.

Favorite Coach Newberry Quote:  "Breathe, focus, explode.

How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense:  Exciting.

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense:  Vicious.

One word to describe a Navy Football player:  Hungry.

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Landon Robinson

What player epitomizes Navy Football?   Colin Ramos

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024?  The center

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024? Rayuan Lane III

What are you most looking forward to in 2024?  The football season.

Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story?  I served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ.

If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you?  "A Jets Fan" starring Jason Statham as me.