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| Calvin Mickens Interview |
| By: Scott Porter |
| June 18, 2009 |
Scott Porter: What are your biggest strengths?
Calvin Mickens: I feel that my biggest strengths are my size and speed and smarts.
Scott Porter: What kind of a person is an NFL team getting in Calvin Mickens?
Calvin Mickens: Well first and foremost they're getting a hard worker and someone who wants to win. I'm a family guy and just a down to earth guy.
Scott Porter: Is there a player in the NFL that reminds you of yourself?
Calvin Mickens: Chris McAllister, because of his size and speed.
Scott Porter: What are your goals for the upcoming season?
Calvin Mickens: My goal for this season is just to go out and execute and dominate. I want to make sure that my team is there standing strong and fighting for a National Championship.
Scott Porter: What are your goals for the NFL?
Calvin Mickens: Well, first I want to get into the NFL. Then after that I just want to help whatever team I'm with the best way I can and have a successful career in the NFL.
Scott Porter: What are your hobbies off the field?
Calvin Mickens: I'm a big time fisherman. I can do that all day.
Scott Porter: Who has been your biggest influence?
Calvin Mickens: I would have to say my 2-year-old son Chase, he's the reason I'm doing this. He keeps me focused because I know I have to make a living for him and give him a chance to be a good man.
Scott Porter: What are your current measurements? Height? Weight? 40?
Calvin Mickens: 6' 1", 200 lbs, and a low-4.5
Scott Porter: What is the toughest part about playing cornerback?
Calvin Mickens: The toughest part is just being out there on an island by yourself, but I like the challenge because you're the last obstacle on defense if everything else fails.
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(September 21, GBNReport.com) --
Virginia Tech redshirt sophomore RB Ryan Williams is questionable at best for Saturday�s conference opener against Boston College after he injured a hamstring in last weekend�s win over East Carolina. The injury is not believed to be serious even though Williams had to be helped off the field and spent the second half on crutches, however, he has practiced on a limited basis this week.
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