MILTON — Milton High School football player Doug Randall plans to be a defensive back at Orange Coast Community College in California.
Randall, who also played for Pine Forest High School in Pensacola, recently signed a full scholarship with the college and took the time to answer our questions.
GALLERY: Photos from Randall's signing event at Milton High School>
Why did you choose Orange Coast Community College?
I met with the coaching staff and it seemed like a good fit for me to come in as a freshmen and play. Of course, there will be a lot of adjusting mentally, but football-wise nothing changes.
WATCH: Video of MHS Athletic Director sharing insight on Randall's scholarship signing>
How do you plan to contribute to your new team?
Whatever I can do. If I can’t start coming into the rotation, I will bring high energy and do whatever I can do to help get a win.
What lessons will you take with you to California?
If you get a down play, just keep your head up. You have to have a short-term memory and come back.
What are some unforgettable Panther moments?
I think the biggest one would have been beating Pace this year. In the Crestview game, we had a tight game, and I actually came up with a goal-line interception, and we came back down and scored … we actually won by a field goal in crunch time.
What are your plans after Orange Coast Community College?
I am going to be looking for a bigger division school and finish my degree. I am undecided right now.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: 5 questions with MHS's Doug Randall (VIDEO, PHOTOS)