Q: Favorite TV
show?
A: Family Guy.
Q: Favorite
meal?
A: 15 oz. sirloin steak.
Q: If you
could go on a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Somewhere with a tropical beach.
Q: What made
you decide to play football at East Carolina?
A: The atmosphere, coaches and the offense.
Q: What is
your intended major? Do you have a favorite class?
A: Sports Studies with a minor in Business. So far, my favorite
class was Sports Psychology.
Q: What is it
like walking into Dowdy-Ficklen on game day?
A: (grins) There's really nothing like it. It's a crazy atmosphere,
the fans are nuts — there's nothing greater.
Q: Any special
routines or superstitions you have before games?
A: No, not really. I'm not a superstitious guy. I go out there and
everything is a little different each day, so nothing really.
Q: Favorite
memory of your high school football career?
A: Winning the (state) championship.
Q: How, if
any, has your mentality shifted after being named starting
quarterback?
A: Knowing that when the game starts, I have to start fast and I
have to be more of a vocal leader as starting quarterback.
Q: How often
do you guys work on the fade to Justin Hardy? What's it like having
a guy like that who makes those catches look easy?
A: We work on the fade to all of our receivers everyday in practice.
It's great to have receivers like that who can make plays.
Q: How do you
feel about maybe a black or gold jersey option, or even a throwback
set?
A: I like the idea. I think it would be pretty cool.
Q: Is the game
becoming easier for you as you gain experience?
A: Definitely. Experience helps everyone and I think it will help
me.
Q: How do you
think ECU would fit into a major conference such as the ACC or SEC?
A: I think we would definitely hold our own. We have the fan
support, the people around us, and we play hard ball — I think we
would do a good job.
Q: Did you
follow the Ryder cup at all? How are your skills on the golf course?
A: I followed it a little bit. I'm not too bad. If I go out there
and practice a little bit, I can hit the ball pretty well. I don't
have a handicap though.
Q: Favorite
NFL team and active player?
A: The (Houston) Texans, just my hometown team. (On his favorite
player) That's a hard one. I'll probably have to go with Aaron
Rodgers.
