Skyline Spartans senior running back Rashaad Boddie lets his play do the talking on the football field.

The soft-spoken Boddie verbally committed to the Colorado State University collegiate football program in September. The Spartans have put together a 6-1 overall record thus far. The 6-foot, 225-pound running back is focused on consistently improving his game.

“The thing for me is I just want to keep getting better to help this team. I’m focusing on improving my lateral movements,” Boddie said this past summer.

Boddie thrives running around defenders – as well as running through them.

“I like to do a little bit of both. I think its fun,” he said.

Boddie believes wholeheartedly in the coaching philosophy of Skyline head coach Mat Taylor and his staff.

“Coach Taylor knows what he is doing and what he is talking about. I believe in his system and I believe in his plays and this program,” Boddie said.

Recently the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter had an opportunity to ask Boddie a few questions about his life away from the football field.

Issaquah Reporter: What is your favorite eatery in Sammamish?

Rashaad Boddie: I like to try different kinds of restaurants. I really like The Ram and the Sammamish Cafe.

IR: Who was your idol growing up?

RB: Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings running back). I think our games have lots of similarities.

IR: What is something unique about you that nobody would know?

RB: My favorite TV shows of all time are “Smallville” and “Teen Wolf.”

IR: What is the last movie you saw in the theater?

RB: I saw Mad Max. It was a different kind of movie.

IR: How many text messages do you send per day?

RB: I probably send 30 per day.

IR: What kind of music are you listening to the most in your iPod right now?

RB: I’m listening to hip-hop and a little bit of country.

Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@issaquahreporter.com