Featured Athlete of the Week: Jimmy Rutter, Basketball South Putnam High School

Thursday, January 14, 2016
Jimmy Rutter (Banner Graphic)

Jimmy Rutter Smith is a senior basketball player at South Putnam. He was born on Dec. 2, 1997 to Jack and Joni Smith.

Rutter also plays golf and football for the Eagles. He enjoys watching sports on televison and his favorite players are LeBron James and Odell Beckham Jr.

He likes barbecue chicken pizza and potato chips, his favorite subject in school is Advanced P.E.

BG: What is different this year being a senior?

JR : It's just knowing that this is it. It's time to put everything on the line. That's it.

BG: You were named one of Gridiron Digest's top receivers in Indiana. How did that make you feel?

JR : It was awesome. Especially in a school known for running the ball. A receiver getting some pretty decent stats, that was cool to be able to accomplish.

BG : Who are some of your biggest supporters off the court?

JR: My parents obviously. Not only my parents but other parents. They've supported me, came to the games and told me how well I did. I really appreciate that.

BG : What is your favorite thing about your teammates?

JR : They are always supportive towards me and always encouraging me. They really support me and lift me up. I appreciate that a lot.

BG: Wat is it like being a three-sport athlete? Is it stress full.

JR: It's a small school so no I don't think so. There is a pretty good time lenghtth between each other at least for me. I like it. It's always keeping me busy. If I go home I'm not going to do anything so I might as well be playing sports since I enjoy it.

BG: What is your favorite sport?

JR : Football.

BG : What is your favorite thing about football?

JR : Just catching the ball and catching touchdowns. I love that.

BG : What are the biggest differences or similarities when preparing for a basketball game as opposed golf or football?

JR: I'm always working hard. You've got to work hard and put in the time in effort. At a basketball game I try to get more pumped up. With golf, I try to stay more laid back because golf is more of a mental game. You want to be really relaxed and calm. With football it's a big difference, even bigger. In football you are really emotional.

BG : What are your post high school plans?

JR : I'd like to go to IU for business and see where that leads me.

BG : Why do you want to study business?

JR: It's a lot of opportunities and a lot of different things that you can do in business. I like knowing that. You are not stuck to just doing one thing you can do multiple things in business and I like that.

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