Scout.com > Football Recruiting Checking In With Chris Tanzy Story URL: http://recruiting.scout.com/2/788352.html Christian Byrd SuperPrep.com Sep 9, 2008 The state of Georgia is loaded with talent each year. This year is no different. Many recruits fly under the radar but make a splash during their college carrers. Chris Tanzy is a name to remember. Each fall brings a large array of challenges for high school athletes. Friday night lights aren't the only thing on the minds of prep stars. The beginning of the school year signals another year of academic preparation. "I just got done with some homework I had to write out," stated Chris Tanzy. "I just finished the paper. It was difficult but I did well (laugh)." How did the season start for the Marietta High star? "We won Friday night 33-7. We beat Northview. I start at QB and play some DB too. Friday I mainly played QB but I had a few tackles on defense." It is this type of athletic ability that has colleges calling Tanzy every chance they get. "Louisville, Ole Miss, and Middle Tennessee have offered me. Marshall, Memphis, South Carolina , North Carolina and North Carolina State have all been by my school. Some of those schools are close to offering." What coaches stand out to talented two way athlete? "I really like Coach Nord from Louisville. I have a great relationship with him. We talk quite a bit on the phone. I also like Coach Rocker from Ole Miss. He's been by the school and I've talked with him on the phone too. Coach Mangus from Middle Tennessee State was at my school Friday before our game. He's a really nice guy. Coach McCollum from North Carolina State calls me some. I enjoy talking to him." Are all of these schools recruiting the Georgia product to play one position? "Every school recruiting me wants me to play safety." Has Tanzy decided on where he will take official visits? "I have not set up an official visits but right now I'm looking at visiting Louisville, Ole Miss, Middle Tennessee State, North Carolina State, and North Carolina. Is Tanzy ready to name a leader? "I think Louisville stands out a little right now but Ole Miss is right there with them. My first cousin, Brandon Bolden, goes to Ole Miss. He says it's quiet out there but there is always stuff to do. I talk to him a lot about it. They love football at Ole Miss. Brandon also tells me about the girls at Ole Miss (laugh). Louisville is the opposite of Ole Miss. There is tons of stuff to do there. I've been there once on a family vacation. You can see their field right off the interstate. I feel the most comfortable with Louisville's coaches." Is a decision in the future for Tanzy? "I'll wait until the end of the season to make a decision. I want to make sure I make the right choice. I want to take my visits too." What will be the deciding factor for the Marietta standout? "I want to go somewhere that I will fit in. I want to come in and play. I also want to focus on a major that fits me well. I would like to coach and do some type of counseling." Copyright © Scout.com and SuperPrep.com