Warwick student chosen as possible quarterback
Matt Swiss
Issue date: 3/31/09 Section: Sports
"I don't really get nervous," Bentsen said. "I think I play better under pressure and I think I showed that in some of my games last year. When the pressure was on, I performed my best. Coming in as a freshman is very tough anyway, but I think I can do a pretty good job."
Bentsen will join former Vets teammate, Tony Darakji, who graduated in 2007. In the time they spent together in high school, the combination connected for five touchdown passes.
"When I went up for my official visit I stayed with him," Bentsen said, "and it was good to see him. He moved over to defense so I won't be throwing the ball to him, but it will still be cool. Tony introduced me to a lot of people already, so I feel like I'll be able to fit in better right away."
Whether or not Bentsen gets the starting position as the Rhode Island quarterback, he said he feels confident that the team will succeed this year and the years to come.
"From what I've seen at URI, they have a lot of potential," Bentsen said. "The program is on the rise and I hope I can be in the mix. There's a lot of young talent and I think they look good."
Bentsen mentioned repeatedly how close he has grown to offensive coordinator Chris Pincince, and because of their relationship, his decision was not altered by the departure of Darren Rizzi and the signing of new head coach, Joe Trainer.
"I talked to Tony," Bentsen said. "He said it was pretty much the same thing going on and that the team was still committed. Coach Trainer called me, I talked to him and he seemed really enthusiastic about me coming up there, so that kind of made me feel good."
Bentsen will join former Vets teammate, Tony Darakji, who graduated in 2007. In the time they spent together in high school, the combination connected for five touchdown passes.
"When I went up for my official visit I stayed with him," Bentsen said, "and it was good to see him. He moved over to defense so I won't be throwing the ball to him, but it will still be cool. Tony introduced me to a lot of people already, so I feel like I'll be able to fit in better right away."
Whether or not Bentsen gets the starting position as the Rhode Island quarterback, he said he feels confident that the team will succeed this year and the years to come.
"From what I've seen at URI, they have a lot of potential," Bentsen said. "The program is on the rise and I hope I can be in the mix. There's a lot of young talent and I think they look good."
Bentsen mentioned repeatedly how close he has grown to offensive coordinator Chris Pincince, and because of their relationship, his decision was not altered by the departure of Darren Rizzi and the signing of new head coach, Joe Trainer.
"I talked to Tony," Bentsen said. "He said it was pretty much the same thing going on and that the team was still committed. Coach Trainer called me, I talked to him and he seemed really enthusiastic about me coming up there, so that kind of made me feel good."
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Warwick Vets Alumni
posted 3/31/09 @ 7:42 PM EST
yayyyy bentsen!!!
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