Getting to know Zack Ferris

HN: What do you do in your spare time?
ZF: During my spare time I usually go work out or relax and hang out with my friends.

HN: What food do you like the best?
ZF: Steak with mushrooms and onions.

HN: Do you have a favorite movie?
ZF: Any of the Star Wars movies.

HN: What type of music do you listen to and who is your favorite musical artist?
ZF: I mostly listen to country and my favorite artist is Jason Aldean.

HN: Do you have a nickname?
ZF: No I do not.

HN: Do you have a major picked out yet?
ZF: I want to be an athletic trainer.

HN: Who is your favorite football player of all-time?
ZF: J.J. Watt.

HN: Do you have a pre-game ritual?
ZF: I listen to music to get pumped up.

HN: What position will you be playing at Marshall?
ZF: I will playing offensive line and getting reps and center and the guard spots.

HN: What will you bring to Marshall as far as a strong point?
ZF: I'm a physical football player and I move well for my size.

HN: What is the one thing you need to work on to play at the next level?
ZF: I need to continue to get stronger.

HN: What one thing was the determining factor in your picking Marshall?
ZF: The town and how much they care about the program really made me feel at home in Huntington.

HN: What are your thoughts on the Marshall coaching staff?
ZF: The coaches make me feel at home and like they are going to take care of you while you're there at Marshall.

Is there a Marshall coach that you feel especially close to?
ZF: Coach Mirabal.

HN: What was the best part of your official visit to Marshall?
ZF: Visiting the grave site of the unknown players bodies from the plane wreck. It was a very humbling experience.

HN: What number would you like to wear at Marshall?
ZF: 77.

HN: What are your goals for your first year in college?
ZF: I want to start and play the entire season.

HN: What would you like to say to Marshall fans?
ZF: One thing I would like to say to all of Herd Nation is I will never let you guys down!