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On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Woody <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Q&A with Omar Hunter > > By Woody > Bass<http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/norcrosstalk/entries/2008/12/03/qa_with_omar_hu.html#postcomment>| > Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 09:34 AM > > The Atlanta Journal-Constitution > > Woody's > Bio<http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/norcrosstalk/entries/2006/04/21/woody_bass.html> > > Woody Bass interviews Omar Hunter, a former Buford High School and current > Florida Gator defensive tackle. > > *What was the defining moment that led you to know that you had to be a > Gator? * > > After I met with Coach Meyer and especially Coach Mickey Marotti (strength > and conditioning coach), I knew this was the place for me. Once I met Coach > Mick, I knew how hard he was going to push the team and he would be able to > put us in a position to win championships, so that's why I came here. > > *How many times did you hear the words "Omar Hunter Watch" and how did you > initially react when you first heard it? * > > Ha, ha I heard it a couple times but really didn't pay too much attention > to all of that. I thought it was pretty cool. > > *Is being a Gator everything you thought it would be? Any surprises? * > > Not really too many surprises. I love it down here and it is probably > better than I thought it would be. I love my teammates and everyone gets > along really well so its real cool. > > *What is the best thing about being a Gator? * > > Best thing is just to say that I'm a Gator. Everyone knows about Florida so > I like being a part of it. I also like being around all my teammates. It's > like a family away from home. Everyone spends time together and we hang out > with the coaches and their kids so its just really cool. I love it here. > > *What is the biggest challenge you have had to face since becoming a > college student? * > > Balancing time with football and school is pretty tough - a lot different > than high school. I've had to adjust to that but the Office of Student Life > does a great job keeping on top of it for us. I have tutors and people to > help me make sure I'm doing good. > > *What is the one thing you want to accomplish before you graduate? * > > Our goal is always to go to Atlanta and compete for the SEC Championship. > I'd like to do that a few times and even go on to win the big one. > > *How will it feel returning to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game - > especially as a Gator? * > > It's going to be real cool. My family will be there and some of my friends > so I'll feel really proud to be a part of the Gators. > > *Anything you want to say to all your friends and fans here at home? * > > If you ain't a Gator, you must be Gator Bait. > > *No wonder Urban Meyer said "We had to have him".* > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
