Fifteen Questions for Devaris Brunson

By W.A. Myatt
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Devaris Brunson (6-1,230) heads into his sophomore year with the Pirates after a true freshman campaign in which he helped the team in several different roles. The South Carolina native played all four years of high school football on the varsity level for Lake City High School. He was rated a four-star prospect by Scout.com and was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl his senior year.

Brunson has put up some impressive numbers in the weight room and will look to compete for playing time at the inside linebacker position in 2014 after playing a blocking back role in the Pirate offense last year.

Devaris took time to talk to Bonesville during East Carolina's media day.

Q: Favorite restaurant in Greenville?

A: Wings Over Greenville.

Q: Favorite TV show?

A: First 48.

Q: Why do you wear no. 34?

A: I wore it in high school, it's kind of a tradition for me. My coach gave it to me when I first played varsity so I decided to stick with it.

Q: What led you to choose East Carolina over other schools during the recruiting process?

A: It was mainly the family-type atmosphere. When you're here, you feel right at home.

Q: What expectations do you have for the upcoming season?

A: I want to be a big role player on the defense and special teams.

Q: What are your thoughts on the new uniforms?

A: I love them, they're great.

Q: How excited are you to return to the defensive side of the ball?

A: Any side is good, but the defense is where I am.

Q: You had some decent rushing numbers in high school. Are you disappointed you didn't get any carries last year?

A: Not really. I was just filling in a spot where we needed some help — it's all good.

Q: What is your favorite memory from last season?

A: I'd have to say the bowl game (a 37-20 win over Ohio University in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl) — we had a pretty good time down there.

Q: How excited are you to begin play in the American Athletic Conference?

A: I'm very excited. It's a new beginning for us and a great opportunity for us to do some good things in the conference.

Q: What do you enjoy doing with your time, besides football?

A: I like to fish on the weekends.

Q: What is the most difficult thing about being a collegiate athlete?

A: Managing time.

Q: How would you describe running out of the tunnel onto the field at Dowdy-Ficklen on game day?

A: It's crazy. I love the fans — they'll get you riled up.

Q: How would you describe the leadership style of Ruffin McNeill?

A: He's great. He's a good man. I don't know why anybody wouldn't love him.

Q: What is your favorite thing about East Carolina?

A: The coaches, everything is close, it's a small town and it's a football city.

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