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Moore lists reasons for Maryville
Alan Sloan - Thu, Jun, 8, 2006
Nick Moore, former FHS standout tailback who’s among the program’s short list of All-time leading rushers, listed four reasons for making Maryville College his next school of choice.
“I just really like some of the players there, and the coach [Tony Ierulli] seems like a really good coach,” the 2006 FHS graduate said about the NCAA Division III college program. “I talked to him awhile, before the signing, and he made me feel real comfortable about it.
“Other than that, I may have a good chance of playing there my freshman year — I don’t know if it’s going to be the tailback spot, but maybe get on the field somewhere,” Moore added.
“Also, I just feel Maryville is a really good school, academically, so when I come out of there I’ll be ready to take care of myself on my own.”
Moore said he plans to major either in biology or chemistry.
The 5-foot-8, 170-pound Moore rushed for 1,447 yards and 12 touchdowns in 268 attempts as a senior last fall, helping lead Farragut to a Region 2-5A regular season co-championship, a state quarterfinal playoff appearance, two wins versus archrival Bearden and a final 10-3 record.
“I just think it’s a perfect fit for him, I’m so proud of him, he’s always been dependable for us,” FHS head coach Eddie Courtney said.
“He’s been a very good runningback, not only carrying the football, but blocking for us. And he’s found a good fit for him academically, and I think he can go there and play.”
Moore, 18, was center-stage last month during a brief signing ceremony in the FHS Commons among fellow students, teachers and administrators. Also on hand were his mother and father, Lori and Edward Moore, along with younger brother, Jonathan, a rising sophomore at FHS, and Courtney.
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