Ethan Hunt Press Conference

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Ethan Hunt, Idaho State University's starting quarterback, announced earlier this week that he will forgo his senior year at ISU and enroll in the NSFL Draft. Hunt, a native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, originally was pinned to be ISU's back-up quarterback, but after impressive showing after impressive showing during practices, Hunt was promoted to starting quarterback and did miraculously well.

The big things about Hunt is his arm, throwing accuracy, speed and intelligence. While physically he is smaller than your average quarterback, Hunt makes up for it in technicality and has the ability to make plays work on the fly. As well, his ability to get passes out of the pocket and as accurately as possible, is something that he has honed since starting football.

Hunt will now be available for any questions that may be asked.

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Do you feel slighted by people who find your height to be a problem?

Not really no, hahaha. I like adversity and thrive off of it. It's just part of my work ethic and how I keep moving forward regardless of what happens.

What was it like coming from Ontario all the way to a city like Idaho?

It was a pretty big jump, obviously. It was a huge distance from home and it's not like I could drive back every weekend right? So I was mostly confined to myself and the friends I made at ISU, but all in all it made me way more independent and self-reliant.

Also there's like, nothing to do in Thunder Bay, so at least Idaho had better things to do than watching Moose.

Any predictions for your rookie season? Goals you have set?

I just want to see my team to success. I'm pretty humble with my expectations, so I don't expect myself to have some sort of a grandiose season, haha.

1. Are you upset that you'll most likely live up to your agency's name and be a benchwarmer in the NSFL?

I'm actually looking forward to filling up the water bottles.

2. Would you want your team to force you to run instead of pass?

I don't know if you've even bothered to see my tape, but I bring a pretty good mix of speed and passing to my game. I'm able to make passes despite my height, but thanks anyways.

3. Do you feel more comfortable in a spread offense or out of the shotgun?

I feel comfortable in whatever offence gets more wins for my team.

4. How do you expect to be effective when you will barely be able to see over the line of scrimmage?

I'll make my passes buddy, don't you worry. Anyways, can we get this guy out of here?

Thanks for fielding questions, Ethan. I wanted to ask you a little bit about the competition you faced in college. Was it enough to prepare you for the NSFL?

The competition was pretty tough, and I do feel pretty prepared for the NSFL. Although I was pretty torn about leaving ISU, I think it was for the better since I was getting to the point where I could figure out what to do with the abilities I had developed.

What has been your biggest adversity in life thus far, and how did you deal with it?

Definitely the transition to college football, despite my size. You know I'm going up against guys who are easily 6'4", 6'5", 6'6", so I had trouble initially making my passes until I found my groove. It's my ability to shift and find gaps that saw me have success with ISU.

How do you plan on making yourself stand out from the pack in this draft class?

I'll bake you a pastry if you write favourable reviews about me.

Are you a believer in Jameis Christ?

Yeah he's a cool dude.

If so, do you think he's just a cheap Tebow knockoff?

Hahaha, not really. At least Jameis can actually play football.

1) Some scouts expressed concern about your transition from a no huddle shotgun offense to a pro-style offense under center. What do you say to those who doubt you?

Pardon my French, but fuck them. I can play football pretty well, otherwise I wouldn't be here.

2) What scares you more at the NSFL level, an elite pass rusher or an elite center field safety?

Rusher. I know my defence, no matter how talented, can't hold off an elite pass rusher since they'll always find a way through eventually. I honestly hated playing big name rushers, they were super rough.

3) What is the biggest challenge you've faced off the field?

Definitely the move. The move from Thunder Bay to Idaho was one of the hardest things in my life since I had to move to a place I had no clue existed, and was kilometres away from home. It was difficult, but I adjusted and persevered.

4) What is your pregame ritual?

I usually listen to music and talk to my teammates. It's probably the most stress-relieving thing I can imagine. Also pre-game naps are pretty good too.

5) Can you throw a football over them mountains?

I can throw those footballs over anything you want.

Ethan, just a few questions for you.

1. Do you prefer to go for the risky throws with larger payouts or do you prefer the small, easy throws that aren't as flashy?

If we're down in the score, you'll definitely see me going with riskier throws that could potentially have a good payout for the guys. However, a tie, a lead or a pretty close game, I'll definitely be playing it safe and not lob the ball whenever.

If I did, I'm pretty sure my coach from ISU would drive all the way out just to smack me on the back of the head, hahahaha.

2. How reliant do you think you are on having a solid Offensive Line? Do you think you could succeed with a mediocre one?

It depends on what my coach would want me to do. If he wants me to take my time and get those perfect passes out, then yeah, I'll be pretty reliant on a solid offensive line. However, if the game plan is for me to play my usual game of finding those lanes and getting the ball accurately down through them, then I won't be as reliant on the offensive line.

Again, it depends on what the game plan is.

3. A lot of QB's like to see how far they can simply throw the ball, do you have a personal best distance?

I don't keep track. I love the game but, I usually don't hold onto personal accolades unless if they're pretty important in my career. You'll have to ask some of the guys back at ISU.

4. Do you think you'll try to bulk up, or are you at your ideal build now?

I'll be focusing more on speed than bulk right now. Since I'm much smaller than the other QBs and players in the NSFL, I know I can't beat them in size, but I can beat them in agility and speed. So you're going to see me doing a lot of sprints, working out my legs and cardio up until the draft.

5. And the final fun one; Favorite food you've discovered since making the move?

Thanks, and good luck in the draft!

Idaho really loves their potatoes, so I guess it'd have to be the loaded potato skins, hahaha.

1. Do you believe with 11 QB's, you'll be selected as a top dog? If not, where do you see yourself going?

With my play with Team 1 in the first All American Bowl, I'm seeing myself as one of the Top 5 QBs. I'm no analyst, but I think I'll probably be the fourth or fifth QB taken in the draft, mainly because of concerns about my size.

2. Would position switching be out of question with the one free switch?

I've been playing quarterback since I started football. I'm not open to switching positions.

3. Would you play backup if it meant having a dynamic duo and splitting even games?

Yeah, if it gets our team wins, I'm willing to play second fiddle or splitting games with another QB. I'm a team player, and if the coach believes we can see more success with us splitting games, then I'll happily do it without complaints. I want whatever team I'm drafted to, to have the best amount of success, and if I have to play back-up or split games with someone else, then I'll do it.

4. Do you have any friends or enemies in the league already? If so, who?

Not really. I haven't really been speaking to any of the other draftees, mainly because I've been focusing on training and building myself up for the draft.

5. If you could make a team of your own, where would it be and why?

Thunder Bay, Ontario. Just because I want to go back home, hahahaha.

1. Do you think it is more important for a quarterback to be supported by strong pass blocking or a strong run game?

I think they're equally important for a quarterback to succeed, especially in a tough professional environment.

2. Why did you choose to go to a school where you started as a backup rather than going to a school that wanted you to start right away?

Haha, no idea actually. Other schools who were coming after me were saying that I would be a 3rd or 4th string, so ISU had the best option. It was either football or baseball, and I really liked football so I jumped the gun and committed to ISU.

3. I know oi don't think it should matter, but do you think your height will cause you to drop in the draft?

Based on the questions asked by that guy I had kicked out, yeah, it's looking like my height's a huge concern for the GMs in the upcoming draft. It's fine though, I thrive on adversity and doubt. I always love proving people wrong.

4. Would you rather play with one team your whole career or move around the league a bit?

I'd rather be a face of a franchise honestly. Definitely, I'd rather play my entire career with one team.

5. If you had to play another position what would it be?

Probably safety, I'm a pretty good runner in my own opinion, hahaha.

1. If you could describe your mentality in one word, what would it be?

Determined.

2. Largest inspiration on and off the field?

My largest inspiration would definitely have to be my mom. She's worked her ass off just so I could perform well in football and has sacrificed so much for me. I'll always love her for that. It's either her work ethic or her dedication that I just, look up to so much.

3. Largest sacrifice you've made for the sport?

I gave up baseball and moved over thousands of kilometres just so I could play football.

4. Where do you see your career 3 seasons in?

I really would like to be a starting quarterback, helping my team win championships and games.

5. One thing that you want your fellow prospects to know about you?

I can down an entire beer in 10 seconds. ISU's taught me well.

So Pineapple on pizza's yay or nay?

Nay, never understood it, seemed kinda weird to put a fruit on a dish like pizza.

What makes you stand out from all the other QB's in this class?

My intelligence, speed and ability to throw. I know size-wise I'm pretty screwed since I won't have the best vision when finding my teammates, but I have a feeling that I can adapt and overcome the adversity that is bound to come my way.

Expecting to be warming alot of benches?

Depends on what my future NSFL coach wants. If he wants me to fill up those bottles and compliment the starter, I can do that... I guess. That'd be kinda weird to be complimenting the starter constantly though, hahaha.

So why jersey number 55? A random number or a special meaning?

It was the number assigned to me when I first started football. Always worn it since then. I guess it's some sort of lucky number for me, hahaha.

Also why your legs so weak bro?

What scouting report did you look at bro? I always do legs.

Which WRs are you most excited to team up with?

Robert Phelps. I hear he's a funny guy, and he can party harder than anyone in the entire draft class. Not to mention, he can easily keep up with me, which is pretty damn cool in my honest opinion.

Which TEs are you most excited to team up with?

My boy Rolf Larsendorf. I've met him a couple of times during the prospect events such as dinners and public events, and he's a pretty mellow and humble guy. Reminds me a lot of me, keeping to ourselves except when we're with our teammates. He's a cool guy.

Which OLs would you want to protect you?

Definitely Jordan Weal. The guy's a human muscle. He can buy me a lot of time to make a play, as well as space out the pocket a bit. Plus I heard he brings some weird but pretty cool sounding tunes to the locker room. Always need a tunes guy in the locker room.

What is the latest possible round you could be drafted in, realistically?

The second round. I've been getting a couple of calls, and my performance in the All American Bowl has really helped out my stock. I won't name names, but I can tell you I'm a pretty sought after commodity at this rate.

If you are waiting for something, are you standing "on line" or "in line"?

You're "in" the line.

You answered a lot of pressers, how has that been?

Pretty overwhelming, but I'm digging it.

Do you like that they made that a pre-draft point task?

Yeah.

You a Panthers fan?

Nah.

Making Hunt a running quarterback?

Maybe.

If you have to move positions, which one would you move to?

Probably kicker.

1. Kicker you trust the most to convert your TD passes.

My boy Bojo. Can never go wrong with that guy.

2. What is your work ethic like?

I'm pretty determined and have that "bounce back" attitude when it comes to work, but I'll let my stats and performance let you decide.

3. Who will you be taking to the draft as your plus one?

Gotta take Moms, she's been there through thick and thin for me.

4. Signature dance move?

Name any white dance move. That's probably my signature dance move.

5. Is a hotdog a sandwich?

No, it's a hotdog.

[Jbearly]

Do you feel slighted by people who find your height to be a problem?

What was it like coming from Ontario all the way to a city like Idaho?

Any predictions for your rookie season? Goals you have set?

[deadendpath27]

Thanks for fielding questions, Ethan. I wanted to ask you a little bit about the competition you faced in college. Was it enough to prepare you for the NSFL?

What has been your biggest adversity in life thus far, and how did you deal with it?

How do you plan on making yourself stand out from the pack in this draft class?

Are you a believer in Jameis Christ?

If so, do you think he's just a cheap Tebow knockoff?

[JBLAZE_THE_BOSS]

1. Are you upset that you'll most likely live up to your agency's name and be a benchwarmer in the NSFL?

2. Would you want your team to force you to run instead of pass?

3. Do you feel more comfortable in a spread offense or out of the shotgun?

4. How do you expect to be effective when you will barely be able to see over the line of scrimmage?

5. Will you transition to a RB or WR if it doesn't work out as the field general?

[daBenchwarmer]

Do you feel slighted by people who find your height to be a problem?

Not really no, hahaha. I like adversity and thrive off of it. It's just part of my work ethic and how I keep moving forward regardless of what happens.

What was it like coming from Ontario all the way to a city like Idaho?

It was a pretty big jump, obviously. It was a huge distance from home and it's not like I could drive back every weekend right? So I was mostly confined to myself and the friends I made at ISU, but all in all it made me way more independent and self-reliant.

Also there's like, nothing to do in Thunder Bay, so at least Idaho had better things to do than watching Moose.

Any predictions for your rookie season? Goals you have set?

I just want to see my team to success. I'm pretty humble with my expectations, so I don't expect myself to have some sort of a grandiose season, haha.

[timeconsumer]

1) Some scouts expressed concern about your transition from a no huddle shotgun offense to a pro-style offense under center. What do you say to those who doubt you?
2) What scares you more at the NSFL level, an elite pass rusher or an elite center field safety?
3) What is the biggest challenge you've faced off the field?
4) What is your pregame ritual?
5) Can you throw a football over them mountains?

[daBenchwarmer]

1. Are you upset that you'll most likely live up to your agency's name and be a benchwarmer in the NSFL?

I'm actually looking forward to filling up the water bottles.

2. Would you want your team to force you to run instead of pass?

I don't know if you've even bothered to see my tape, but I bring a pretty good mix of speed and passing to my game. I'm able to make passes despite my height, but thanks anyways.

3. Do you feel more comfortable in a spread offense or out of the shotgun?

I feel comfortable in whatever offence gets more wins for my team.

4. How do you expect to be effective when you will barely be able to see over the line of scrimmage?

I'll make my passes buddy, don't you worry. Anyways, can we get this guy out of here?

Thanks for fielding questions, Ethan. I wanted to ask you a little bit about the competition you faced in college. Was it enough to prepare you for the NSFL?

The competition was pretty tough, and I do feel pretty prepared for the NSFL. Although I was pretty torn about leaving ISU, I think it was for the better since I was getting to the point where I could figure out what to do with the abilities I had developed.

What has been your biggest adversity in life thus far, and how did you deal with it?

Definitely the transition to college football, despite my size. You know I'm going up against guys who are easily 6'4", 6'5", 6'6", so I had trouble initially making my passes until I found my groove. It's my ability to shift and find gaps that saw me have success with ISU.

How do you plan on making yourself stand out from the pack in this draft class?

I'll bake you a pastry if you write favourable reviews about me.

Are you a believer in Jameis Christ?

Yeah he's a cool dude.

If so, do you think he's just a cheap Tebow knockoff?

Hahaha, not really. At least Jameis can actually play football.

1) Some scouts expressed concern about your transition from a no huddle shotgun offense to a pro-style offense under center. What do you say to those who doubt you?

Pardon my French, but fuck them. I can play football pretty well, otherwise I wouldn't be here.

2) What scares you more at the NSFL level, an elite pass rusher or an elite center field safety?

Rusher. I know my defence, no matter how talented, can't hold off an elite pass rusher since they'll always find a way through eventually. I honestly hated playing big name rushers, they were super rough.

3) What is the biggest challenge you've faced off the field?

Definitely the move. The move from Thunder Bay to Idaho was one of the hardest things in my life since I had to move to a place I had no clue existed, and was kilometres away from home. It was difficult, but I adjusted and persevered.

4) What is your pregame ritual?

I usually listen to music and talk to my teammates. It's probably the most stress-relieving thing I can imagine. Also pre-game naps are pretty good too.

5) Can you throw a football over them mountains?

I can throw those footballs over anything you want.

[Apache_Chief]

Ethan, just a few questions for you.

1. Do you prefer to go for the risky throws with larger payouts or do you prefer the small, easy throws that aren't as flashy?
2. How reliant do you think you are on having a solid Offensive Line? Do you think you could succeed with a mediocre one?
3. A lot of QB's like to see how far they can simply throw the ball, do you have a personal best distance?
4. Do you think you'll try to bulk up, or are you at your ideal build now?
5. And the final fun one; Favorite food you've discovered since making the move?

Thanks, and good luck in the draft!

[.Broken]

1. Do you believe with 11 QB's, you'll be selected as a top dog? If not, where do you see yourself going?
2. Would position switching be out of question with the one free switch?
3. Would you play backup if it meant having a dynamic duo and splitting even games?
4. Do you have any friends or enemies in the league already? If so, who?
5. If you could make a team of your own, where would it be and why?

[daBenchwarmer]

Ethan, just a few questions for you.

1. Do you prefer to go for the risky throws with larger payouts or do you prefer the small, easy throws that aren't as flashy?

If we're down in the score, you'll definitely see me going with riskier throws that could potentially have a good payout for the guys. However, a tie, a lead or a pretty close game, I'll definitely be playing it safe and not lob the ball whenever.

If I did, I'm pretty sure my coach from ISU would drive all the way out just to smack me on the back of the head, hahahaha.

2. How reliant do you think you are on having a solid Offensive Line? Do you think you could succeed with a mediocre one?

It depends on what my coach would want me to do. If he wants me to take my time and get those perfect passes out, then yeah, I'll be pretty reliant on a solid offensive line. However, if the game plan is for me to play my usual game of finding those lanes and getting the ball accurately down through them, then I won't be as reliant on the offensive line.

Again, it depends on what the game plan is.

3. A lot of QB's like to see how far they can simply throw the ball, do you have a personal best distance?

I don't keep track. I love the game but, I usually don't hold onto personal accolades unless if they're pretty important in my career. You'll have to ask some of the guys back at ISU.

4. Do you think you'll try to bulk up, or are you at your ideal build now?

I'll be focusing more on speed than bulk right now. Since I'm much smaller than the other QBs and players in the NSFL, I know I can't beat them in size, but I can beat them in agility and speed. So you're going to see me doing a lot of sprints, working out my legs and cardio up until the draft.

5. And the final fun one; Favorite food you've discovered since making the move?

Thanks, and good luck in the draft!

Idaho really loves their potatoes, so I guess it'd have to be the loaded potato skins, hahaha.

1. Do you believe with 11 QB's, you'll be selected as a top dog? If not, where do you see yourself going?

With my play with Team 1 in the first All American Bowl, I'm seeing myself as one of the Top 5 QBs. I'm no analyst, but I think I'll probably be the fourth or fifth QB taken in the draft, mainly because of concerns about my size.

2. Would position switching be out of question with the one free switch?

I've been playing quarterback since I started football. I'm not open to switching positions.

3. Would you play backup if it meant having a dynamic duo and splitting even games?

Yeah, if it gets our team wins, I'm willing to play second fiddle or splitting games with another QB. I'm a team player, and if the coach believes we can see more success with us splitting games, then I'll happily do it without complaints. I want whatever team I'm drafted to, to have the best amount of success, and if I have to play back-up or split games with someone else, then I'll do it.

4. Do you have any friends or enemies in the league already? If so, who?

Not really. I haven't really been speaking to any of the other draftees, mainly because I've been focusing on training and building myself up for the draft.

5. If you could make a team of your own, where would it be and why?

Thunder Bay, Ontario. Just because I want to go back home, hahahaha.