Michael Gilliard (June 1, 2008)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
M.G.:  At age 6
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
M.G.:  2/2/08 from the Georgia Bulldogs
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
M.G.:  I have 24
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
M.G.:  Georgia and Miami
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
M.G.:  No
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
M.G.:  Sean Taylor R.I.P.
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
M.G.:  No
 
N2FL:  You recently committed to Georgia, why did you decide to end your recruitment now?
 
M.G.:  Because that's the school that is best for me and it feels like home.
 
N2FL:  What were some of the considerations when choosing your school?
 
M.G.:  Playing time and system.
 
N2FL:  Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment?
 
M.G.:  Michigan and Georgia Tech
 
N2FL:  Who was your lead recruiter at Georgia?
 
M.G.:  Coach Mike Bobo
 
N2FL:  Despite your pledge to the Bulldogs, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else?
 
M.G.:  I really don't plan on it.
 
N2FL:  Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Dawgs, and what was it about Georgia that ultimately sold you on them?
 
M.G.:  Georgia Tech, Florida and Michigan. When I went to visit UGA it just felt like I was home.
 
N2FL:  What do you view as some of your playing strengths?
 
M.G.:  I have a nose for the ball and I'm a sideline to sideline player.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
M.G.:  To get better at everything that I do.
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
M.G.:  OLB
 
N2FL:  Where does Georgia plan to play you?
 
M.G.:  OLB
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
M.G.:  Its ok, but I'm going to work hard not to get redshirted.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
M.G.:  Business management
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
M.G.:  To win a State championship.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
M.G.:  The only major their school has is underwater basket weaving. ha-ha
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Georgia with you?
 
M.G.:  Aaron Murray and Greg Reid
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
M.G.:  My parents