Phillip Sims (Kevin Shepard photo)
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Sims is just as impressive on the hoof as he appears on the gridiron. The dualthreat signal-caller has a great football presence and has the entire repertoire of passes, whether he's throwing from the pocket or when on the move. Sims, an Alabam commit, has set the all-time high school passing record for the state of Virginia.
Sims is a player who thrives under pressure. In speaking with him about the about the quarterback position, Sims emphasized that there is a lot of pressure not to let his teammates down but at the same time, it was a great motivating force. He likes to have the football in his hands when the game is on the line.
Sims thinks his best attribute is arm strength -- especially the ability to go deep when necessary. He likes to throw the deep comeback and post routes and is becoming a real student of the game. He enjoys diagnosing defenses and wants to even get better at reading coverages and recognizing blitzes. Sims understands that the game gets more complex at each level of competition.
Sims is really looking forward to attending Alabama and cited the fans and the coaching staff as the primary reasons he chose the Crimson Tide.
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