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New Commit Drew Sapp Explains Why He Chose Boulder

New Commit Drew Sapp Explains Why He Chose Boulder

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Video Notes: "New Commit Drew Sapp Explains Why He Chose Boulder" Host: Miles Thompson (ColoradoVOCFB / Voice of College Football Network) Guest: Drew Sapp (New Colorado commit, DE) Length: ~16:47 Date/Context: Post-visit interview following Drew Sapp's commitment to Colorado. Overall Summary Drew Sapp, a defensive end from Lakeland, Florida, shares his football journey, breakout high school career, and reasons for committing to Colorado. He highlights the family atmosphere under Coach Prime, strong connections with the coaching staff (especially Coach Hilo), persistent recruiting efforts, and his high-motor, underdog mentality. Sapp plans to enroll early (January) and aims to contribute immediately as a riser in the class. The interview emphasizes his physicality, work ethic, and excitement for Boulder. Timestamped Key Points & Quotes 0:00 – 0:38 Introduction by Miles Thompson. Welcomes Drew Sapp for a quick post-visit interview.Small talk about flight back to Lakeland (3-hour flight). 0:38 – 2:54 Background & Path to Defensive End MMA/mixed martial arts background as a kid → wanted more contact sports.Started football in 8th grade (TE/DN). Made varsity as a freshman while doing JV + varsity workouts + extra gym sessions.Played TE initially but pushed to switch to DE: “I love to hit. I love to be physical.”First game at DE: 2 sacks, 3 TFL, tipped pass → earned full-time role.Sophomore year: Beat out a senior, learned on the fly.Junior year: Trained 4 days/week (5-10 PM) with Tampa trainer → 13 sacks, 74 tackles, district sack leader.Quote: “It’s kill, it’s fast and physical and violence and that’s something that I bring to the table.” 2:54 – 4:56 Visit Impressions & Family Atmosphere at Colorado “My visit was amazing… You can’t beat that view. The mountains on the field at night.”Biggest takeaway: Family culture. Talked to transfers (including from Notre Dame) who cited lack of family at prior schools vs. strong support at CU.Has spoken with every coach on staff.Coach Prime called it one of the best coaching staffs ever.Plans early enrollment (January) for head start.Quote: “The family… that’s what they’re building over there.” 4:56 – 6:26 Standout Coach: Coach Hilo Spent the entire weekend with defensive coach Hilo (picked up family at airport).Deep conversations about football, life, and family.Hilo (family man) promised hiking, fishing, and country outings.Miles shares positive anecdote from youth camp about approachable coaches. 6:26 – 8:07 Recruitment Timeline & What Stood Out Offered ~7 months ago. Had offers from Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, etc.Weekly calls (sometimes 2x/week), constant mail → showed genuine interest.Local connection: Coach Johnny Mack (Lakeland HS alum).Coach Hilo’s elite pedigree (Saban, Smart, Michigan) appealed to Sapp’s desire to learn.Quote: “It was just the way they showed their interest [that] caught my eye.” 8:07 – 10:27 Mentality, Day 1 Potential & Being Underrated Believes he can contribute Day 1 due to effort, energy, and relentless motor.Always embraced underdog status (“undersized, slow”) and used it as fuel.Beat 4- and 5-stars on film; rankings matter less to him than performance.Best part of game: Physicality/violence + motor (“I can wear you out… in the fourth quarter I’m ready to go get that quarterback”).Miles praises Sapp as a potential 3-star to 4-star riser. 10:27 – 12:51 Rivals Camp Grind Story Sophomore year: Invited to Miami Rivals camp for combine but not invited back for Day 2 despite solid performance → felt disrespected.Response: Watched the camp, studied every DE, then intense training regimen (speed, lifting, technique, 1-on-1s).Traveled for competition, grinded 4-5 days/week.Junior year: Dominated the camp and validated himself.Quote: “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.” 12:51 – 14:35 Family’s Take on Visit & Coach Prime Family loved Boulder and especially Coach Prime’s family-oriented approach.Prime is personable, relaxed, laid-back but demands old-school discipline (details matter: be early, uniform standards).Enjoys fishing, horses, etc. — “just a cool guy to be around.” 14:35 – End Rapid Fire Dream car: 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT (orange & black — high school colors).Death row/last meal: Steak with grilled pineapples (cinnamon) + baked potato.Dinner with celebrity: Max Crosby.Train with NFL player: Nick Bosa (compares his game to Bosa — shorter, stockier, fluent mover).Closing: Follow @DrewSapp (or similar); “I’m coming to work, coming to grind every day.” Key Takeaways for Buffs Fans / Article Angles Culture Fit: Strong emphasis on family, personal relationships, and development — recurring theme from transfers and staff interactions.High Motor/Underdog Mentality: Perfect addition to Prime’s “we got grit” culture.Coaching Development: Hilo’s experience and hands-on approach is a major draw.Early Enrollee Potential: ...
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