Tyler Dippel (June 4, 2008)

N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
T.D.:  12-years-old
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
T.D.:  Wisconsin
 
N2FL:  Have a favorite NFL Team?
 
T.D.:  Green Bay Packers
 
N2FL:  Do you try and emulate any specific player?
 
T.D.:  Brian Urlacher
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
T.D.:  No, it was just the number I got my freshman year and I've stuck with it ever since.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
T.D.:  Western Michigan on May 20th or 21st.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
T.D.:  2
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
T.D.:  Yes: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Purdue, any of those would be nice.
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
T.D.:  I'm looking at where I'm going to get the best degree and have the best football experience. Where I can learn and play a lot.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
T.D.:  Most of the Big Ten and MAC teams and there aren't any real leaders.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
T.D.:  Wisconsin
 
N2FL:  What positions are you being recruited to play?
 
T.D.:  Fullback, Linebacker and Defensive End
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play?
 
T.D.:  Anywhere I get to hit people.
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
T.D.:  not yet
 
N2FL:  What do you feel are some of your playing strengths?
 
T.D.:  Fast first-step, read plays well, good lateral movement, strength and hard hitting.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
T.D.:  Speed and Strength
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
T.D.:  I would be fine with it if I knew I wasn't ready yet.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
T.D.:  Business or some type of Athletic Training.
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
T.D.:  To play every play as hard as I can and till the end of the whistle. And to be the best player I can possibly be. Leave it all on the field.
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
T.D.:  lol. I don't really know.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
T.D.:  Not as of yet, I'm still waiting to see what my options will be.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
T.D.:  No
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
T.D.:  my grandfather, my mom and my dad