Athlete+ Special: QB Gerry Bohanon Question & Answer

Quarterback Gerry Bohanon answers questions from Athlete+ members regarding his time as a college athlete and more. Interested in Athlete+? Learn more.

Athlete+: What have you improved most on since your freshman season? 

Gerry Bohanon: I have developed in areas mechanically such as throwing from a good base and also using my lower half and core when it comes to throwing. I have also learned a lot about reading and recognizing coverages.

Athlete+: What do you need to improve on most this spring?

Gerry Bohanon: Creating consistency with my lower half, protection calls, progression reads and deep ball consistency.

Athlete+: How do you see Jeff Grimes' offense changing (if at all) in year 2?

Gerry Bohanon: I can see the offense being even more explosive than this last year. Coach studies a lot of football and is always looking for ways to be better so I can see us doing a lot of new things.

Athlete+: What does a typical day look like for you? 

Gerry Bohanon: I watch film for 2-3 hours before I do body care. Could be shoulder recovery or strengthening or lower body recovery, meetings for a few hour, practice, then 2-3 more hours of film.

Athlete+: What uniform combo do you like best?

Gerry Bohanon: Green helmets, white jersey, green pants, and green accessories.

Athlete+: Gerry, it's been so good watching you lead as QB1. We remember how exciting your signing day was - we followed along with Tatiana from your school. How's she doing? Do the people from your home town ever get to come up to watch you play?

Gerry Bohanon: I can honestly say my support system from home is very strong. The people that were watching me when I first started playing still make it down sometime to games. I had games this season were I had 20 or more people at a game which is a great feeling.

Athlete+: Do you ever go see the bears in the bear pit?

Gerry Bohanon: Yes, if I am on campus I will stop by and see them if they are out.

Athlete+: Are you excited about winning another Big 12 title next year?

Gerry Bohanon: Most definitely am. It is a great feeling. I am very excited about this upcoming season in general.

Athlete+: Gerry, my family and I drove through Eastern Arkansas a good bit when we travel from DC to Waco. Where's the best place to grab a bite to eat in Earle?

Gerry Bohanon: There is a small town called Parkin five minutes from Earle and my dad has a spot that serves barbecue and soul food that is very good. Definitely recommend stopping there. If not there just wait until either Marion, West Memphis, or Memphis.

Athlete+: What young players are you most excited to see play when they get their chance?

Gerry Bohanon: I’m excited to see Taye (McWilliams), Monaray (Baldwin), Josh Cameron, Lorando (Johnson) step into his starting roll, Seth (Jones) and a lot of other guys.

Athlete+: What has it been like to see the Baylor weight lifting posts getting a lot of attention on social media? What has that attention done for you and the Baylor locker room environment?

Gerry Bohanon: It’s cool to see some of the guys get the recognition for accomplishing those weight lifting goals they have set for themselves. Lifting a lot of weight gives some guys an edge mentally and physically. The locker room is great right now. It is a brotherhood here. We enjoy each other and spend lots of time together chatting after practice and lifts. 

Athlete+: Do you have any personal and/or team weight-lifting goals that you are aiming to reach one day? What I have seen up to this point from you and your teammates has been amazing!

Gerry Bohanon: I would love for more guys on the team to reach 500 pound squat if they fell short and for the guys who did 500 would love to see those guys squat 600 pounds. The environment in the locker room is amazing on max days and guys COMPETE.

Athlete+: It seems like last year, you were definitely looking to use your feet if the pass progressions weren't there pretty quickly. Given your speed and our offense, that makes sense. Has there been any change in philosophy for you in that regard?

Gerry Bohanon: Just about having positive plays and creating positive plays however.

Athlete+: What professional QB, past or present, do you most admire? 

Gerry Bohanon: I enjoy watching Deshaun Watson, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson.

Athlete+: What was your favorite moment during last year's historic run?

Gerry Bohanon: My favorite moment was being on the field with the team after winning the Big 12 Championship. Seeing the face of the team, the tears of joy, the smiles, and the hugs was all amazing to see and feel. That is a moment I will never forget.