Indiana University Athletics
First And Ten With Blake Powers
3/7/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
March 7, 2006
Blake Powers fashioned a record-setting season in 2005. The Hoosier signal caller shattered Antwaan Randle El's single-season passing touchdown standard of 17 set in 1999 with 22 scoring strikes during the 2005 campaign. Additionally, Powers also moved into second on a pair of other single-season charts. His 212 completions finished behind Babe Laufenberg's 217 in 1982, while his 376 attempts stand behind Steve Bradley's 402 in 1984. Furthermore, Powers' 2,305 passing yards is the fourth-most in school history.
Blake recently sat down with IUHOOSIERS.com to answer questions about his life inside and outside Indiana football.
What were your first impressions upon meeting Coach Hoeppner?
I thought he was very enthusiastic, had a passion for winning, and a high level of confidence.
Best part of being a college student-athlete
Playing in front of thousands of people
Who is the toughest player you have ever faced?
A.J. Hawk, Ohio State
Who would play you in a movie?
The late Chris Farley
What team do you most look forward to playing against in 2006?
No one in specific, every game is important
Name one thing that people would be most surprised to learn about you?
I almost played college basketball instead of football.
Favorite Television Show
Sportscenter
Favorite Movie
Anything with Chris Farley
Best thing about Indiana football
The opportunity to create your own legacy
What is the one message you have to potential IU football recruits:
Indiana is a great university and if you choose to come here you have an opportunity to turn a program around and start something of your own.
