Edward Nuckols (May 16, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
E.N.:  I played Pop Warner from ages 5-7, but I really started playing when I was 14-years-old.
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
E.N.:  I am still to this day a Virginia Tech fan. I also enjoy watching West Virginia.
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
E.N.:  Oakland Raiders
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
E.N.:  I wouldn't say emulate but I watch tons of Glenn Dorsey film. I love his motor and drive.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
E.N.:  #44 was the number I first received back in 6th grade when I played basketball and it just stuck with me.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
E.N.:  September of my junior year from the University of Colorado.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
E.N.:  4: Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State and Minnesota.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
E.N.:  First of all the majors they offer are important. At first location was, but now it's not really that much of an issue. Playing time is always nice too.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
E.N.:  I've been in communication with USC and also Colorado, Oregon and Arizona State. Virginia Tech and West Virginia are on my list even though we haven't spoken.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
E.N.:  Colorado, Arizona, Washington and Connecticut
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
E.N.:  Defensive Tackle.
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
E.N.:  Considering USC, Colorado, Ohio State, Arizona State, Arizona and Boise State.
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
 
E.N.:  My quickness and strength.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
E.N.:  Shedding blocks, pad level and gaining more strength.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
E.N.:  I would like to not redshirt.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
E.N.:  Teaching Administration
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
E.N.:  To repeat as league champs, return to the CIF championship and win. I would also like to be named All-CIF player of the year.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
E.N.:  Actually none that I've heard have sounded crazy.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
E.N.:  I'd like to wait it out and learn more about each school and take visits.
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
E.N.:  My parents and my sister.