Iowa Hawkeye TE Brandon Myers Interview

This week, Tailgate365 had the distinct pleasure to interview Brandon Myers, a Tight End out of the University of Iowa.  Brandon will be heading for the NFL this season and has the size and strength to make an impact.

TG365 - Coach Ferentz has traditionally built his teams from the line outwards. What have you learned from him as a Tight End that you think will help you in the NFL the most?

BM - Technique is something coach emphasizes the most. He has taught me to be very critical of my technique and be aware of what I was doing on a day-to-day basis. Learning from a very proven coach has been great. I feel that I know what I'm doing right or wrong and I can fix them by watching film and taking that to the practice field.

TG365 - What are your workout numbers?

BM - We haven't really timed anything. The only thing we have done is the bench. I got 19 during the first week of training.

TG365 - Who was the toughest defender you faced during your time at Iowa?

BM - Matt Roth, Kenny Iwebema (Iowa), and Corey Wooten from Northwestern.

TG365 - Where are you working out and who are some of the players you are training with?

BM - I'm working out in Iowa City with our training staff. I'm working out with Shonn Greene, Mitch King, Seth Olsen, Bradley Fletcher, Rob Bruggement, and Sean Considine.

TG365 - What do you think the biggest challenge will be going from the Big 10 to the NFL?

BM - The biggest thing from what I have heard is the speed of the game.

TG365 - When you were growing up, what NFL team did you dream of playing for?

BM - I grew up wanting to play for the Cowboys.

TG365 - I am from Iowa and have been rooting for the Black and Gold since I was a kid. Being from Prairie City, did you grow up wanting to be a Hawkeye?

BM - Being a little kid and growing up watching the Hawks I always wanted to "run out of the tunnel" just like the Hawks. It was definitely a dream of mine to be a Hawkeye.

TG365 - The Outback Bowl was total domination for the Hawks. How great was it to take down an SEC team in a prime time bowl?

BM - It was a great feeling. The year before we were watching teams play on new years day. It kind of humbled us and we came together as a team which helped us through the season. Making a bowl game and winning in convincing fashion was a great way to end the season and my career. It's something that I will never forget.

TG365 - Which do you get the biggest thrill out of, throwing down a bone-crushing block so your team can score or catching a touchdown yourself for the glory?

BM - It doesn't matter to me as long as the offense puts points on the board.

TG365 - And now we want to give you a chance to brag a little with a simple question. Brandon Myers, why are you so awesome?

BM - I feel that I bring a lot to the table. I can make a big catch for a first down or make a block to spring a back for a gain.

Here is a link to the original, for your Digging pleasure