Q. You want to coach football after you graduate from Campbell, why do you want to go into coaching?

I want to go into coaching because I want to have an effect on kids' lives. The biggest effect that anybody had on my life, besides my parents, was my coaches. Coach Steele and coach Link have given me coaching advice from time to time, and they have given me great advice on how to prepare practices around weather conditions and the X's and O's of football.

Q. You are close to your former high school coach, Tony George, how has he helped you here at Campbell?

Well he came and spoke to the team before the game against Davidson last year, which meant a lot to me. He has been a huge influence on me, and we talk whenever we have a chance. I also enjoy working out with him at his training facility when I am back at home.

Q. Who has been the biggest influence on your football career?

I would have to say my dad; he's set a great example for my family and has been there for every step of my football career. I really look up to him and respect him.

Q. Every football team faces adversity and hard times, what motivates you to keep working hard through tough times?

When our team experiences adversity and hard times our faith is the main thing that keeps us going. We are a determined group of guys that will never give up.

Q. What is your normal pre-game routine?

I like to listen to a little bit of music and get fired up with the rest of my teammates.

Q. What is the best part about playing on special teams?

The best part is the opportunity to contribute to the team by helping one of my teammates return a kick or set our offense up in great field position.

Q. What is your favorite off field activity?

Hanging out with friends; I enjoy watching TV or going out and doing other things off campus.

Q. You live with quarterback Daniel Polk, how has that relationship helped you on the football field?

It's fun to scrimmage against each other and I have helped him with his music choice by introducing him to some manlier music like Gucci Mane and Eminem. (Laughs)

Q. Your sister lives in Los Angeles CA, what is her job there?

She went to school out there to be an actress, and now she works at a production company that produces commercials for various companies. I enjoy going out there to visit her.

Q. You have worked at numerous football camps during your summers, what is the main thing that you try to teach kids that want to play college football someday?

If you're not having fun, then don't do it. Football is a commitment that you have to take seriously, and it's a small thing that will teach you about the rest of your life.

Q. In your opinion, what is the biggest difference between college and high school football?

I would say that the speed and complexity of the game is the biggest difference between the two levels of football.

Q. What other player have you patterned your game after?

I would say Clay Matthews or Zach Thomas. There both great players and I like how they approach and respect the game.

Q. As one of the veterans on this team, what advice have you given any of the younger players on the team?

To make sure that they fully invest themselves in the game because they may not see it now, but all their hard work will pay off in the end.

Q. What has been your favorite memory as a Camel?

A bunch of my friends from out of town came down for the game against Morehead State last season and we won, so that game really sticks out in my mind.

Q. What is the funniest thing that one of your coaches or teammates has said to you out on the field?

Brandon Burt really says some funny things on the field and he always makes me laugh. I also enjoy messing with Polk on the field and making him mad sometimes.

Q. The team message for this season is "climb the mountain." How does this phrase apply to you as an individual rather than the team as a whole?

I just always try to be encouraging and supportive of all my teammates and be a team leader on and off the field. I'm also the president of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and I always try to help people through that organization.

Q. Last year you made the PFL Academic Honor Roll, what is your secret to making good grades and still having time to play football?

It's all about time management and sometimes making the hard sacrifices of doing schoolwork instead of hanging out with friends or even sleeping.

Q. Finally, what do you want to accomplish before the season is over?

I want our team to win out. We have talent and the determination, and I know that we are capable of doing it.