Q&A: Clovis QB Chance Harris on spring plans & more (Part II)

July’s decision by the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) to postpone the start of the high school football season until early March presents FBS prospects such as Clovis quarterback [player_tooltip player_id="26155" first="Chance" last="Harris"], who has verbally committed to Colorado State, with a dilemma. Should he graduate  a semester early and sign his scholarship papers during the early signing period in December before joining the CSU program in January (as perhaps he originally intended to do) or stay loyal to the Wildcats and complete his high school career in the spring before eventually moving to Fort Collins, CO? In Part II of our interview with Harris, we inquired about his spring plans, his thoughts on Clovis’ prospects and his verbal commitment to Colorado State: <strong>Q: What is your reaction to the NMAA moving the high school football season to the spring?</strong> A: It’s very frustrating that the season got pushed back to the spring. It’s very unfair for those guys who want to graduate early and get to their colleges in time for spring ball. Instead,  they now have to wait for the Governor to make a last minute decision and have to worry about what to do. <strong>Q: What are you and your Clovis teammates doing to stay in shape after summer workouts were halted?</strong> A: Most of us have access to multiple gyms and weights. We throw the football almost every day, do speed and agility drills and we run a massive hill. <strong>Q: Expectations are definitely high for the Wildcats. Should Clovis be the favorites to win Class 6A in the spring?</strong> A: Clovis should most definitely be the favorite this spring. That’s how much confidence I have in this team and the coaches. The coaches do a phenomenal job at preparing us for the upcoming Friday night game. <strong>Q: Does Clovis have the best offensive talent in the state?</strong> A: Yes. I believe Clovis has the best offensive talent in the state. I don’t think there has ever been this many talented players on one team in the entire state in this class. <strong>Q: You’re going into your 3rd season as the starting QB for Clovis. How have you grown and developed as a QB during that time span?</strong> A: From my first varsity snap to now, I have matured mentally and physically. I’ve had lots of guidance from my coaches and my father. My father has helped me more than anyone in this world to be where I’m at right now. <strong>Q: Are you able to relax a little more knowing you’re committed to a school and the recruiting process is basically over?</strong> A: The recruiting process was very stressful at times but it was definitely an experience I encourage every athlete out there to have. A lot of stress has been pulled off me now that I am committed, but now I have to work even harder so I can hit the ground running when I get there. <strong>Q: What factors convinced you Colorado State was the best choice for you?</strong> A: Coach Addazio, Coach Lynch and Coach White were the coaches I was in contact with and I instantly fell in love with the coaching staff. The coaches genuinely care about the athletes they are recruiting, they never lie to a kid and the communication they had with me was dang near every day of the week. We still get on conference calls every week with different coaches. <strong>Q: Will you sign with CSU during the early signing period in December?</strong> A: Yes, I plan on signing in December. <strong>Q: Being a quarterback, is there any chance you’ll give up your senior season at Clovis to enroll early at Colorado State?</strong> A: My plan is to be ready to graduate early in December and then wait to see what our Governor says about the spring season. If she allows us to play, I will stay. But if she doesn’t, I will enroll early at CSU. https://twitter.com/BradHarris1010/status/1289715901932040192 https://twitter.com/806hssc/status/1287219474395955208