CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (ESPN CLARKSVILLE) – Clarksville Academy quarterback Bryce Robinson has committed to play football for Austin Peay State University (APSU).
Bryce is currently in his senior year at Clarksville Academy. He tweeted about an offer from the university earlier this week, and the tweet exploded with congratulations from coaches and sports personalities across the region. On Wednesday morning, just two days after his scholarship offer, he tweeted again about his decision to commit.
After discussing and praying with my family, I will be staying home to continue my academic and athletic career at Austin Peay State Unversity. Thank you! @Coach_heals @CoachEargleAPSU @CoachWesSatt for this opportunity! God is good!#Elevate18 #MissionPossible pic.twitter.com/7NfNeDOdY9
— Bryce Robinson (@BryceRobinsonqb) August 22, 2018
Bryce explained his decision to accept APSU’s offer.
“My family has gone to school there and I feel like I have a really good relationship with the coaches and players,” he said. “I feel like I can excel and have a very successful athletic career there.”
Robinson is currently coached by JD Sellars at Clarksville Academy. He is a standout player who has racked up several awards and wins throughout his high school career.
“Coach Sellars has been a big help. He’s always told me to be patient and that something’s going to happen and to wait for my time to come,” Robinson said. “He came from Austin Peay, too, so he knows how good the program is and how successful they’re going to be.”
He looks forward to finishing out his senior year at Clarksville Academy and facing strong competitors in college.
“I’m very excited to be out there and be able to push myself and work as hard as I possibly can,” he said.
Bryce is the son of Mike and Rhonda Robinson of Clarksville, TN.
