Former Edison High standout Ray Brown, now with Fresno City College, who had a big reception that set up the Rams’ 22-18 victory over Sierra.
ANTHONY GALAVIZ
agalaviz@fresnobee.com
A 35-yard pass from Christian English to Ray Brown set up a quarterback sneak for a touchdown, giving Fresno City College a 22-18 victory over Sierra College in the season opener in Rocklin on Aug. 29.
Brown finished with 3 receptions for 65 yards.
Fresno City hosts Foothill at 5 p.m. Saturday in a nonconference game.
In this week’s Q&A, The Bee caught up with the former Edison High standout.
Question: You guys had a slow start against Sierra. What do you need to do this week to avoid another slow start?
Ray Brown: Come out playing harder from the start. I felt like we played a little weak coming out. Got punched in the mouth early, and then tried playing catch-up at the end. And luckily, we came out with the win.
Q: You were wide open and English saw you. What is it about you two?
RB: Just a lot of trust. I know he trusts me to go get it, and I trust him to get the ball there. So it’s just a lot of trust.
Q: What do you want to do for yourself this year? I mean, as far as your goals and stuff. We’re already one game into the season, but what are your expectations for yourself the rest of the way?
RB: Make it out of JUCO, pretty much. Make it to the next level.
Q: Are you hearing any buzz about that, as far as recruitment?
RB: It’s really just been in the middle. Just a slow grind, I would say. Just keep being humble. It’s gonna come.
Q: Obviously, you’re one of the leaders in the receiver room — how can you motivate these guys to get going?
RB: I would say just show up every day and work hard so they can follow behind and do the same thing.
Q: What does your work ethic do for everybody else?
RB: I will set the tone for everybody else.
Q: Towards the end of the game against Sierra, did you feel a different type of energy?
RB: Yeah, I definitely felt the energy from everybody, from the coaches to the players.
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Anthony Galaviz writes about breaking news/sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology.
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