DraftSeason: Tim, what are some words you would use to describe
the type of running back you are?
Tim: Relentless and determined.
DraftSeason: What are your strengths as a player, how about your
weaknesses?
Tim: I think my strengths are just being a tough
physical player who is willing to do whatever it takes
to win and be the best. Whether it is blocking,
running, catching or tackling, I will do whatever it
takes to help my team win.
DraftSeason:Coming from a smaller program like Richmond, do you
feel you’ll have to work extra hard to get the
attention of scouts?
Tim: I really just look at it as I'm going to continue
to work and train like I have and I feel like
everything else after that will take care of itself. I
don't think it has anything to do with where I come
from. That does not change who I am or what I do.
DraftSeason: How will you respond to teams that question the
level of competition you faced at college in
comparison to a player at a big time program?
Tim: You respond by always giving your best in
everything you do. People don't believe what you say
but they always believe results. I can't control what
environment I was in. I am very thankful for being
able to play at a place like Richmond under good
coaches and great teamates. Richmond taught me a lot,
and most of all it taught me how to be appreciative of
everything and what it means to really work hard and
commit myself and I think those qualities will speak
for themself when I get the opportunity.
DraftSeason: Who was your favorite NFL player to watch while you
were growing up?
Tim: I would definetly have to say Walter Payton and
Barry Sanders. I watched a lot of clips of Walter
Payton and Barry Sanders. I love their running styles.
Walter Payton taught me to just be relentless and to
never die easy, he was just a tough nose type of
runner while Barry Sanders was electrifying and could
excite you every time he touched the ball. It was like
he created magic every time. I just like the
combination of the two.
DraftSeason: What is one thing that most people don’t know about
you?
Tim: Just how much I love the game of football. I think
today a lot of people play it for many reasons and not
to knock anyone else or put down anyone else, but
there are some who just are passionate about the game
and who just love the game of football and everything
about it. I think that's another reason I loved Walter
Payton so much. He seemed to enjoy every minute of it.
DraftSeason: Is there a current NFL running back that you would
compare your style of play to?
Tim: I don't like to compare myself to others. I have a
lot of respect for those guys who are already where I
would like to be and I don't feel that it is right for
me to compare myself to them. I try to just be the
type of guy who just works hard and tries to form my
own identity.
DraftSeason: And finally, what is your all time favorite movie?
Tim: My all time favorite movie is definitely Remember the
Titans. I think it shows the game of football at its
finest and what effects it can have on an individual,
a team and a whole community. |
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