Ask a Graduating College Football Player Anything

[MANOSTEEL00]

Go ahead, shoot =)

[xKKx7]

Go ahead, shoot =)

what position did you play? you get scouted anywhere and r u playing football in college?

[OL72]

what position did you play? you get scouted anywhere and r u playing football in college?

he's 22...i think he is done playing college football..

[DaJager_Meister]

you get scouted anywhere and r u playing football in college?

did you not read the damn title? let me give you some cliffs so you understand:

-he played football in college
-he's graduating a.k.a. not playing anymore
-ask him anything

[Jville911]

how often are practices/team workouts and how are they like... what is you typical day like

[MANOSTEEL00]

what position did you play? you get scouted anywhere and r u playing football in college?

Fullback.

Was offered positions at Wisconsin-Madison and University of Illinios as a perferred walk on. Got offered at Cornell/Brown but decided to play DIII at Carleton College, who, at the time had been on a 3-year losing streak.

[MANOSTEEL00]

how often are practices/team workouts and how are they like... what is you typical day like

My typical day is a lot like high school, although I get to wake up a lot later!

Practices are intense. There are a lot of people breathing down your back. Remember, in many cases, unlike in high school, men actually are here wholly as a football coach. They tape your practices and watch you everyday. In summer camp, there are days when we had single, double, and triple sessions. It is not the most pleasant experience of your life, but the games make it worthwhile. In regular season, practices are after classes in the afternoon to early dusk.

Until last year, we would kick the **** out of each other every practice. This year, we got a new head coach with a different philosophy from St. John's, who has the winningest head coach in ALL of college football history. Now, the team does a lot of walkthroughs and such, but we are rarely hit and are often in shells/shorts or just helmets to keep everyone healthy and happy.

As for my day, it's a lot like HS. I wake up later which is sweet....go to class, eat my meals, go work out around 3:30 (which is usually when the team works out) and then catch dinner. Usually dick around in the misc section/do homework when I get back. Rinse and repeat.

[LVI]

Are you going to continue playing Ball once you have graduated? Possibly Semipro, or even pro?

[NueveUno]

a 4.41 40 at 250lbs?

[deltaforce]

do you think fat on cbs are good? or skinny cbs? dont say anything else people lets see from a college dude

[MANOSTEEL00]

a 4.41 40 at 250lbs?

4.41 at 220 on a track.

[Cowart69]

MOS,

Congrats on receiving your degree which coming from someone who works at a University (without a football program) considers that a high achievment.

Questions for you:

I have aspiring FB/LB freshman son (Currently 5'11" 170 pounds 15 years old. 5.0 40 time) his school considers him a excellent defensive player but for some reason is steering him away from the RB/FB postion even though he is the best lead blocker/blitz pickup back on the team.

When you were at his age and going up through high school...what did the coaches see in you that steered you towards playing FB in college? What advice can you offer a player who still wants to play on the offensive side of the ball when the coaches seem to be looking for smaller, scatback type players?

[MANOSTEEL00]

do you think fat on cbs are good? or skinny cbs? dont say anything else people lets see from a college dude

I would say thick CBs are best (you really don't want to be fat OR skinny), but you don't want to get to a point where you lose your quickness because you get too big. At the same time, you don't want to get pushed around...so hit the weights!

[PowerBuilder08]

do you think fat on cbs are good? or skinny cbs? dont say anything else people lets see from a college dude

Oh I forgot I'm not a college player

How'd you guys do this year bro?

[MANOSTEEL00]

MOS,

Congrats on receiving your degree which coming from someone who works at a University (without a football program) considers that a high achievment.

Questions for you:

I have aspiring FB/LB freshman son (Currently 5'11" 170 pounds 15 years old. 5.0 40 time) his school considers him a excellent defensive player but for some reason is steering him away from the RB/FB postion even though he is the best lead blocker/blitz pickup back on the team.

When you were at his age and going up through high school...what did the coaches see in you that steered you towards playing FB in college? What advice can you offer a player who still wants to play on the offensive side of the ball when the coaches seem to be looking for smaller, scatback type players?

Coward, thanks!

Here's my thoughts on your son's situation. I would highly recommend NOT starting him at fullback. Reason being is because it's a dieing position in many offenses and not many teams are using them now....even less in the future.

If his heart is set on offense, let him try to be a RB. If he is just starting out, this probably isn't the best position to begin with...due to the high expectations and most likely skill level of his teammates that have been playing longer in pewee leagues. If the coaches feel he may be a better defensive player, I would consider it.

Seems like he would be an ideal FS/SS. Talk to him about SS...it's basically a linebacker with more pass responsibility. Another option is OLB. I know I wish I would have started out playing defense instead of offense....it's a much more fun side of the ball to be playing on.

Bottom line is though, tell him to do what he loves the most. If he's playing a position he doesn't like, he will get burned out of the sport. I would review some defensive positions with him and see if any catch his interest.

[BigStunna]

What % of the players on your team were on roids/hgh? Don't know if you want to answer this one or not....

[Cowart69]

Cowart, thanks!

Here's my thoughts on your son's situation. I would highly recommend NOT starting him at fullback. Reason being is because it's a dieing position in many offenses and not many teams are using them now....even less in the future.

If his heart is set on offense, let him try to be a RB. If he is just starting out, this probably isn't the best position to begin with...due to the high expectations and most likely skill level of his teammates that have been playing longer in pewee leagues. If the coaches feel he may be a better defensive player, I would consider it.

Seems like he would be an ideal FS/SS. Talk to him about SS...it's basically a linebacker with more pass responsibility. Another option is OLB. I know I wish I would have started out playing defense instead of offense....it's a much more fun side of the ball to be playing on.

Bottom line is though, tell him to do what he loves the most. If he's playing a position he doesn't like, he will get burned out of the sport. I would review some defensive positions with him and see if any catch his interest.

MOS

Thanks for the response...

He played through the JAAF leagues so there was a lot of experience at a bunch of different positions....but you know how it is....your youth league D linemen is your hs LB....when he went to HS he started at OLB and split time at FB. He is getting to the point where he needs to find a postion (he would like one on both sides of the ball) to start working on a scholarship.

[MANOSTEEL00]

Oh I forgot I'm not a college player

How'd you guys do this year bro?

4-6.

My freshman year we won our first game in 3 years, finishing with a 2-8 record. This team included 4 seniors, and 5 juniors.

Next year, we were 3-7, then 4-5 and finally 4-6. The program has made great progress since my freshman year.

We also play in the MIAC, home of St. Johns.....who usually go on to play in the championship game. Concordia also is in our conference, who went to the semis the year before. Not really a forgiving conference!

[PowerBuilder08]

4-6.

My freshman year we won our first game in 3 years, finishing with a 2-8 record. This team included 4 seniors, and 5 juniors.

Next year, we were 3-7, then 4-5 and finally 4-6. The program has made great progress since my freshman year.

We also play in the MIAC, home of St. Johns.....who usually go on to play in the championship game. Concordia also is in our conference, who went to the semis the year before. Not really a forgiving conference!

Awesome bro...you guys are definitely in a hell of a conference, no doubt...we were 5-5 this year in the weak MIAA...we keep telling ourselves the only way to do good in the playoffs is to completely annihilate everyone in that conference, so that's our goal for this year.

Our league champs, Hope, ran into Mt. Union in the first round...49-0 later Hope's season was over.

[MANOSTEEL00]

MOS

Thanks for the response...

He played through the JAAF leagues so there was a lot of experience at a bunch of different positions....but you know how it is....your youth league D linemen is your hs LB....when he went to HS he started at OLB and split time at FB. He is getting to the point where he needs to find a postion (he would like one on both sides of the ball) to start working on a scholarship.

Yeah, if that's the story...he's gonna have a REALLY hard time finding a scholarship at FB. I would think RB/SS would be an ideal combo.

On a related note, if anyone is looking into pursuing college football, I would be more than willing to help you get in touch with our head football coach and explain our program/school to you. I made the mistake of thinking D3 football is a joke in HS.......well fellas...I've played against a couple professional football players in the NFL. When you know that your career will not be a professional athlete, D3 offers you a chance to go to obtain a fantastic degree while still playing sports.

[MANOSTEEL00]

Awesome bro...you guys are definitely in a hell of a conference, no doubt...we were 5-5 this year in the weak MIAA...we keep telling ourselves the only way to do good in the playoffs is to completely annihilate everyone in that conference, so that's our goal for this year.

Our league champs, Hope, ran into Mt. Union in the first round...49-0 later Hope's season was over.

Ouch! Yes, St. Johns has played them on several occassions. They have an AWESOME philosophy for their team there. They have not a single fat/overweight person on their team. Their line is thick and FAST, weighing only 230-270. Same goes for the rest of the team....never seen a team with so much team speed.

[MANOSTEEL00]

What % of the players on your team were on roids/hgh? Don't know if you want to answer this one or not....

0, and I know this for a fact. The best thing about DIII is that most players know that their lives are more important than their sporting accolades, so they place priorities on what actually will get them somewhere, their education.

Now, go to DI where people are relying on a Pro contact to get by after college...and that will all change.

[MANOSTEEL00]

Are you going to continue playing Ball once you have graduated? Possibly Semipro, or even pro?

Nope, all done! I actually didn't play much my senior year due to a neck injury that resulted in me getting stingers even with slight contact. Football gets to be really tough on your body, I'm just preparing to begin my career now! Looking back though, I really loved the sport...but now I just play racquetball, hockey, and golf - all sports that you can age with!

[mmar1]

Awesome bro...you guys are definitely in a hell of a conference, no doubt...we were 5-5 this year in the weak MIAA...we keep telling ourselves the only way to do good in the playoffs is to completely annihilate everyone in that conference, so that's our goal for this year.

Our league champs, Hope, ran into Mt. Union in the first round...49-0 later Hope's season was over.

Yea I went to that game on a recruiting visit to MU. Left at halftime.lol. Good luck next season.

[Cowart69]

Yeah, if that's the story...he's gonna have a REALLY hard time finding a scholarship at FB. I would think RB/SS would be an ideal combo.

On a related note, if anyone is looking into pursuing college football, I would be more than willing to help you get in touch with our head football coach and explain our program/school to you. I made the mistake of thinking D3 football is a joke in HS.......well fellas...I've played against a couple professional football players in the NFL. When you know that your career will not be a professional athlete, D3 offers you a chance to go to obtain a fantastic degree while still playing sports.

Just out of curiosity....what did the DIV III school due for you tuition wise.....

[Cheetah]

Would you mind moving to Georgia and becoming my personal trainer. I want a 4.41 at 220 lol. It's close to my final goals.

[deldrar]

Fullback.

Was offered positions at Wisconsin-Madison and University of Illinios as a perferred walk on. Got offered at Cornell/Brown but decided to play DIII at Carleton College, who, at the time had been on a 3-year losing streak.

how competitive is it to walk on at carleton? theyve been sending my letters due to my academic performance. just picked up football and would be interested in playing in college. of course its all dependent on ability to play, but at 6'3 190 i think i have the potential to get some time somewhere in DIII.

edit* hopefully you catch this. what clinched the deal at carleton opposed to cornell/brown? is there any appreciable difference between competitive d3 and weak d1 schools like the ivies? if one wanted to get some attention from ivies/d3 schools, how would i go about it? ive only played one year and sparingly at that (extremely raw, lettered but played mostly jv. did well there, tended to dominate. 25+ sack season). fyi, im a junior. wouldnt mind if you hit me up on aim at o123noben so i could get a better evaluation. thanks for taking the time man.

[finfan]

What did you do to get noticed? Send tapes or just dominate the field?

[finfan]

Why did you not go to the div.1 schools?

[MANOSTEEL00]

Would you mind moving to Georgia and becoming my personal trainer. I want a 4.41 at 220 lol. It's close to my final goals.

I was really happy to run this. I also was able to bench 375 and squat near 500. I'm working on getting back into this shape, although I don't think I'll be able to lift this heavy again. Just work on your explosive excercises, do short sprints, and work on your start. I luckily had trainers come to my HS for the sole purpose of teaching 40yd-dash techniques, so that helped.