Brandon Mahoney (July 4, 2008)
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| B.M.: when I was 8-years-old |
| N2FL: Who was your first scholarship offer? |
| B.M.: from Texas A&M |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| B.M.: I have 8 |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| B.M.: USC |
| N2FL: Have a favorite NFL Team? |
| B.M.: Dallas Cowboys |
| N2FL: Do you try and emulate any specific player? |
| B.M.: Shawn Merriman |
| N2FL: Any particular reason for the jersey number? |
| B.M.: No, I just wanted a different number. I can't wear #48 - sophomore year |
| N2FL: You committed to Oklahoma in Mid-April, why did you decide to end your recruitment so early? |
| B.M.: I had already looked around a lot and saw a bunch of schools and I felt it was time. |
| N2FL: What were some of the considerations when choosing your school? |
| B.M.: Umm, playing time for sure and location (family). Also their defense is always ranked high. |
| N2FL: Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? |
| B.M.: I get a lot of letters still, but not a lot of calls. |
| N2FL: Who was your lead recruiter at Oklahoma? |
| B.M.: Coach (Brent) Venables |
| N2FL: Despite your pledge to the Sooners, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else? |
| B.M.: No, I am content with my decision. |
| N2FL: Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Sooners, and what was it about Oklahoma that ultimately sold you on them? |
| B.M.: Yes there was. I liked Auburn, LSU and USC. The ultimate reason I went with Oklahoma was because their coaches and the way the players got along. |
| N2FL: What positions are you being recruited to play? |
| B.M.: Outside Linebacker and Defensive Back, maybe |
| N2FL: Where does Oklahoma plan on playing you? |
| B.M.: Outside Linebacker |
| N2FL: What do you view as some of your playing strengths? |
| B.M.: My play recognition and my ability to get to the ball. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| B.M.: Work on getting bigger. |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| B.M.: If it is necessary I will do it, but I don't want to be redshirted. |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| B.M.: Business |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| B.M.: Get to the 3rd round of the playoffs and be named 1st team All-State. |
| N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far? |
| B.M.: I haven't had any, really. |
| N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Oklahoma with you? |
| B.M.: no |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| B.M.: my Dad |