DraftSeason: Kory, what are some of the strongest parts of your
game, and what are some areas in which you could
improve upon?
Kory: I feel the strongest part of my game is being able to
use leverage and get under my opponents. I also pride
myself in being a very physical player. I try to make
my presence felt from the beginning of a game until
the end. I feel my biggest contribution to my team is
setting the tone with tenacity. One area I know I
need to improve upon is being consistently good in
every aspect of offensive line play. It is not enough
to just be a good run blocker or just a good pass
blocker. A great offensive lineman has to be able to
perform in every aspect of the game and that is what I
am trying to aspire to.
DraftSeason: What is the secret to being a successful offensive
lineman?
Kory: As I already stated in the last question, the way I’ve
achieved success as an offensive lineman is being
physical and nasty until the whistle blows. However,
being good at this position is not all about having
the physical tools. As all good offensive linemen
know, you have to be able to use your brain to put
yourself in the right positions. There is a lot of
mental preparation that goes into have a good
performance, especially when playing a complicated
and/or blitz-happy defense.
DraftSeason: Who is the best defender you have ever played
against?
Kory: Going into this year, some of the best defenders I had
played against were Quin Pitcock from Ohio State in
2006 and Dusty Dvorcek from Oklahoma in 2004. After
this Saturday against Boston College, I should add Ron
Brace to that list. DraftSeason: What is your greatest on the field moment so far in
your career?
Kory: In my career at Bowling Green State University, I have
not yet had the opportunity to play for a conference
championship. However, I have had the good fortune of
starting and playing in the GMAC Bowl my freshman
year. My greatest experience from that game came when
our team had a slight lead and we needed a good drive
to run out the clock. I was playing guard that year
and I pulled around the opposite side and smoked an
outside linebacker, which led to about a twenty-five
yard play. We went on to score and defeated Memphis
in the GMAC Bowl. Moments like this are the ones that
I will always fondly remember.
DraftSeason: If you could choose any current NFL quarterback to have his hands under your butt next season who would it be and why?
Kory: My wife is a Patriots fan and would want me to say Tom
Brady and my dad would want me to say Peyton Manning,
but I will be happy blocking for anybody.
DraftSeason: Do you feel the center position is under
appreciated in the pros and at the college level, or
do you feel you get the recognition that you deserve?
Kory: I feel most everyone knows how important having a good
center is, but I feel most people underestimate how
much skill it takes to play there. At the collegiate
level, it is awesome to have an award (Remington) that
goes strictly to centers. I am not entirely sure how
much appreciation centers get in the NFL, but I’m sure
it is essential to have a good center there too. As
o-linemen, we never feel like we get the appreciation
we deserve, but overall I am happy with my experience
at center so far.
DraftSeason: What is one thing that most people don't know about
you?
Kory: I’m never sure if people know it about me or not, but
I have been married since I was a freshman in college
to my wife Mandi. We have a son together, Ayden, who
is three years old.
DraftSeason: Lastly, describe your style of play using only one
word.
Kory: Aggressive.
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