Joe Gaiter: What does football mean to you?
Lamontez Moye: Football means the world to me! Growing up being the youngest of 4 brothers, you have to find something your good at. When I made my first tackle in a little league game, I knew this was what I wanted to do.
Joe Gaiter: What are your fondest memories of Leon High School?
Lamontez Moye: My fondest memories of Leon were the pep rallies and after school activities right before practice.
Joe Gaiter: Why did you choose Northland C & T College?
Lamontez Moye: I chose Northland at the time because they gave me an opportunity at my dream again. No schools or coaches wanted to take me, being that I Didn’t have high school film from my senior year and didn’t play 3 years prior. Surprisingly, Coach Francis heard about me from a source that watched me workout and he took a chance on me. I’ll forever love and respect him for that as well.
Joe Gaiter: What is your role on the team?
Lamontez Moye: I’m transferring to ITASCA Community College this year. My role will be to step up and make plays my sophomore year. Get more productivity and film as a defensive back and not just as a cornerback . I also have to lead the DB group this year being that I’m a sophomore.
Joe Gaiter: What is your untold story?
Lamontez Moye: My untold story is I never played a down of Varsity high school football. Due to personal situations out of my control, I moved with my mother 10 times out of my 4 years in high school. I went to five different high schools in Tallahassee including an alternative school. Up until spring football in 2015, I had a 1.5 GPA throughout my whole time in high school. Once I transferred to Leon, I got my grades right and eventually boosted my GPA to a 3.0. However, 2 weeks before my senior season I broke my ankle completely. I was out the whole season.
Joe Gaiter: What can we expect from you next season?
Lamontez Moye: Next season you can definitely expect more interceptions. That’s my focus. TURNOVERS!
Joe Gaiter: Tell us about the struggles that JUCO athletes go through.
Lamontez Moye: The JuCo struggle is tough, NOTHING is handed to you! You’re not in these big cities with other colleges. You’re in the middle of nowhere eating off of food stamps and your friends. It’s no real meal plans. And the scholarships are NOT scholarships. That’s all social media. Some may face depression sometimes like myself. Once you find the fun in the experience and make the best of it, it’s amazing.
Joe Gaiter: Do you feel like JUCO colleges get the proper credit and acknowledgment as they should?
Lamontez Moye: I feel like you can get proper credentials on your own. It’s all about how you publicize yourself and your craft. Fame and acknowledgments will come if you work hard.
Joe Gaiter: What is your motivation on the field?
Lamontez Moye: My motivation on the field is my best friend LaRon who passed away in 2017. We faced the same problems growing up. From sharing clothes to telling each other our deepest darkest secrets. He loved football too and we used to talk about our NFL dreams everyday. I know every time I buckle my chin strap, I’m not just playing for me. You see LaMontez and LaRon. He lives through me.
Joe Gaiter: What is your relationship like with the coaching staff?
Lamontez Moye: My relationship with the coaching staff is awesome. It’s nothing like having a coaching staff you can talk to as well as play football for them. My coaches are great outlets for me when I’m down mentally or emotionally.
Joe Gaiter: Where are you training during the off-season?
Lamontez Moye: I’m doing my off season training home in Tallahassee, Florida.
Joe Gaiter: What is one quote that you live by?
Lamontez Moye: “Keep going”.
Joe Gaiter: Tell us about your recruitment experience.
Lamontez Moye: My recruitment experience has been pretty good lately! Holding offers from Tuskegee and Upper Iowa University as of now. I also have been in contact with a couple more HBCUs.
Joe Gaiter: Who are some athletes we need to keep on our radar?
Lamontez Moye: Jaeden Hicks, Marcus Riley, Marquel Pittman, Chris Brimm, Tavyn Jackson, and Chad Hunter.
