Roderick McDowell (June 1, 2008)
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| R.M.: 16 |
| N2FL: When and who was your first scholarship offer? |
| R.M.: Clemson when I was in class. My coach came in and told me and when I got home, I had a letter in the mail stating I had a scholarship to Clemson. |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| R.M.: Clemson, South Carolina and Kentucky |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| R.M.: Clemson |
| N2FL: Have a favorite NFL Team? |
| R.M.: I had have a favorite NFL Team, I just play cause I love the game. |
| N2FL: Do you try and emulate any specific player? |
| R.M.: Not really but people say how when I play I look like Reggie Bush. |
| N2FL: Any particular reason for the jersey number? |
| R.M.: No |
| N2FL: You committed to Clemson in early February, why did you decide to end your recruitment so early? |
| R.M.: The reason I decided was because my mind and heart were made up. I asked God what I should do and he gave me my answer and Clemson was the one. |
| N2FL: What were some of the considerations when choosing your school? |
| R.M.: Education because first comes school and then comes football. Clemson has a great school program. |
| N2FL: Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? |
| R.M.: Yes, South Carolina |
| N2FL: Who was your lead recruiter at Clemson? |
| R.M.: Coach (Andre) Powell |
| N2FL: Despite your pledge to the Tigers, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else? |
| R.M.: No, because I already have my mind made up but people are trying to make me take a visit to South Carolina. |
| N2FL: Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Tigers, and what was it about Clemson that ultimately sold you on them? |
| R.M.: South Carolina was but when I saw how Clemson was showing me mad love and working hard to get me, that had me join the TIGER family. |
| N2FL: What do you view as some of your playing strengths? |
| R.M.: My hands and the way I see the field. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| R.M.: My pass blocking. |
| N2FL: What positions are you being recruited to play? |
| R.M.: RB |
| N2FL: Where does Clemson plan on playing you? |
| R.M.: They are going to use me at 'jet' like they did with C.J. (Spiller). |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| R.M.: I feel like I have a great talent where I shouldn't be redshirted, but if I do, I do. |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| R.M.: Business |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| R.M.: To take my football team to State and get out of high school. |
| N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far? |
| R.M.: I don't have any. |
| N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Clemson with you? |
| R.M.: Yes, Sam Montgomery, the D-end from Greenwood. |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| R.M.: My Mother Roxanne and God. |