Doc Holliday and his staff secured the signatures of 30 prospects as part of the 2018 recruiting class. As the spring semester gets going, Herd Nation wanted to get a better look at each of them from more of a “behind the scenes” perspective.
Interests
HN: What do you do in your spare time?
OP: In the small amount of free time I have I hang out with my friends.
HN: What food do you like the best?
OP: My favorite meal is mashed potatoes and pork tenderloin.
HN: Do you have a favorite movie?
OP: Gran Torino.
HN: What type of music do you listen to and who is your favorite musical artist?
OP: My favorite type of music is country and my favorite artist is Randy Travis.
HN: Do you have a nickname?
OP: The band at my school called me Moose.
HN: Do you have a major picked out yet?
OP: I don't have a major picked out yet.
Thoughts and opinions
HN: Who is your favorite football player of all-time?
OP: Troy Polamalu.
HN: Do you have a pre-game ritual?
OP: I pace with my headphones on and run through plays in my head.
HN: What position will you be playing at Marshall?
OP: I will be playing OLB/DE.
HN: What will you bring to Marshall as far as a strong point?
OP: I'm a hard worker and I have a passion to win.
HN: What is the one thing you need to work on to play at the next level?
OP: I need to continue to perfect my strengths.
A look at the recruiting process
HN: What one thing was the determining factor in your picking Marshall?
OP: Marshall is close to home and I love the coaching staff.
HN: What are your thoughts on the Marshall coaching staff?
OP: I really like the coaching staff because they have faith in my ability to play.
HN: Is there a Marshall coach that you feel especially close to?
OP: I am really close with Coach Price.
Future and goals
HN: What number would you like to wear at Marshall?
OP: I would like to wear 43 or 92.
HN: What are your goals for your first year in college?
OP: I would like to get a 3.0 GPA and start.
HN: What would you like to say to Marshall fans?
OP: Let's go win the conference!
