Sophomore D’Eriq King was a godsend for the Cougars last season, racking up almost 1,300 yards passing to go along with over 400 rushing yards and almost 500 receiving yards for his career. Playing everything from wide receiver to quarterback, King helped the Cougars to a 7-5 record.
His performance late in the season helped him earn the starting quarterback nod from head coach Major Applewhite. Now going into his junior season, the Cougar took time to catch up with the former Manvel High School star as he prepares for the Red & White Game on Saturday.
The Cougar: You drew interest from teams like Clemson and TCU, so what was your motivation for continuing your football career at the University of Houston?