Question from Chris:
Do some players become less "all out" when they feel they have a legit shot at the next level? I mean, a player in his last season may not be as reckless as they were in their earlier seasons. I know this was not the case with you. You played your ass off every play. It just seems some players have a more controlled game than before. I am not just talking about ND players. Does the thought of getting hurt become a bigger issue when they could be looking at getting to the next level? Does it affect their game?
Trevor's Answer:
I didn't look at it that way. I always thought that this was my last shot to prove to everyone out there that I was a baller, and could dominate on this level and the next. I think a lot of guys look at this way. Everyone? Not sure. Now when we're talking all star games or something, then yeah, the thought of staying healthy is definitely in your mind. You want to impress, but getting hurt then is the last thing you want to happen.
Question from Dan:
What up GROND! My family truely enjoyed watching you give 200% every game. What is the first thing you are going to buy when you get PAID? Did you get an advance from your agent? If so, I may have to think about applying for a job in the NFL (maybe I can be a pooch punter).
Trevor's Answer:
Hey man, appreciate it!! Wow...that's a tough question. The easy answer is a new ride, but I'm gonna drive my current car til it dies!! At least that's what I'm telling myself now. Might get a nice TV and some nice couches. A nice recliner so I can chill and watch some hi-def TV. Sounds pretty good to me. Maybe a big fish tank too where I can get some crazy fish in there.
Question from Scotty:
So you say your good at halo huh? Well if you have online we should play, studv5 is mine. This is an official challenge.
Trevor's Answer:
Haha wow....and official challenge huh? First off, I will dominate you. You will end up crying and I really don't like to do my fans like that!!! Only kidding...but not really. Unfortunately, I don't have a Xbox right now where I'm training, so I can't play. I would like to get one, but funds are tight right now. When I do hook one up...you'll be first on my list!!
Question from Rachael:
Hey Trevor! Love that clip of Sammie the Salmon! You and Jeff both play the guitar right? Do you guys jam together? What kind of stuff do you play? Can't wait to watch you intimidate offenses on Sundays!
Trevor's Answer:
Wow can't believe you said you loved that clip of me "singing". I'm still petitioning to get that taken off. Well, I would use the word "play" very careful here, cuz that's not what we exactly do. We try, and we can play some parts of songs here and there, but that's about it. We don't jam, probably cuz we couldn't. We do, however, dominate on guitar hero. We melt faces!
Question from Aaron:
First, let me say thank you for all you did while at ND. You showed great perserverance and dedication despite the tough season last year. Those traits will serve you well at the next level. My question is what did you see of the younger guys last year that will allow them to rebound and bring ND back to it's rightful place atop the college football mountain?
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks Aaron!! All of those young guys are hungry. I think that's one of the main things about the underclassmen this past year. None of them were scared or intimidated, and all felt they were ready to play. ND has a ton of young talent, and all of them are hungry and ready to ball. They will get back soon...guaranteed.
Question from Irisheyes:
You should sell off some of your dreads!
Trevor's Answer:
Haha now that's an interesting request!!! Definitely a first. If I do cut my hair, I'll definitely shoot you an email and let you know!!!
Question from Nick Ironside:
Hey- Are you going to put up any Trevor Laws t shirts with a catchy Slogan or something? Just wondering - because A) I love those type of shirts and B) I can afford them (I'm 15).
Trevor's Answer:
That's a great idea Nick. I would LOVE to have some shirts up for sale like that. Maybe I'll have a contest or something and have people send in t-shirt slogan ideas. We've been brainstorming but haven't been able to come up with something perfect. Great idea though.
Question from Jeanene:
Hi, Trevor. Congratulations on a super week in AL! I really enjoyed watching you during the practices and the game. Lots of cheers for you went up from our living room! Anyway, I just wanted to know if you were willing to comment on the new Jon Tenuta hire at ND. I , for one, am super excited about the defense that's possible. Can you imagine? All of CB's knowledge and intensity and Tenuta's aggressive blitzing schemes? What do you think?
Trevor's Answer:
I think that is a GREAT hire for ND. I also thought GT's defense was crazy good, and super hard to read. Bringing some of that to ND will only help. Plus, with a lot of the younger players on the team, having them fly around and use their speed will definitely create some havoc.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Round 3
Question from Don Rizzi:
I was at the Stanford game cheering like crazy for you in your last game for the Irish. My group was sooooooooo bummed when you got hurt and had to leave the game ... twice. How is that injury now? You didn't mention it in you blog so I'm guessing it's a thing of the past.
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks man! Yeah, I sprained my foot late in the Stanford game and it was giving me a lot of pain. But man, it was my last game EVER. I couldn't out like that. I wanted to walk off the field on my own...not hobbling off. Plus part of me wanted the tackle record and I wasn't sure how many I had. My foot is fine now though.
Question from Douglas Hillary:
Trevor, great career at ND! Love the way you play. Good luck at the Senior Bowl, Combine, and draft day. All your hard work will pay off soon. Never lose that edge and look forward to seeing you play on Sundays. Have you noticed interest from the Bears at all? You fit their scheme and would be an instant fan favorite. I'd buy a 98 Bears jersey without question!
Trevor's Answer:
Haha, glad to hear a 98 Bears jersey is on order with ya!! Chicago would be cool with me. Plus I love the way Tommie Harris plays, so that would be cool to learn from him. It's still pretty early yet, so anything can happen!!!
Question from Jim:
First off, I want to say thanks for all the hard work you devoted to the great and glorious ND! We hated to see ya go big guy. Now, have you heard any news about our recruiting class as far as who we will land before signing day? Also, what's it looking like for the future of ND?
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks man! As for the signing class, I don't have any inside news or anything, but it sounds like they're incoming class is killer! They'll be young, but they'll have a lot of talent. Not doubt they'll be back in the BCS soon!! GO IRISH!!
Question from Dan:
I really enjoying playing college football online on the PS3 and beating down people with the Irish. Just wondering if you or any of your Irish teammates get into this game as well and who on the team is a good video game baller?
Trevor's Answer:
Oh yeah, lots of people play NCAA. I get into it a little bit, but my game is Halo and Guitar Hero. Me, Kuntz, Tommy all kill it on Halo. Super fun. Obviously I dominate all!!! ;-)
Question from Jack C.:
Anyway, my question is on your opinion of how much we can and should expect the ND O-line to improve next year - is there any hope that these guys can resemble some of the fearsome lines of yesteryears next season? We know it was the Achilles' heel of the team all season, but from your perspective, was it something correctable - like youth, inexperience, lack of familiarity with blocking schemes, OR was the poor performance due to lack of talent, desire, ability to comprehend the schematics? Given your experience in going against these guys in practice, do we have any right to hope that next year is going to be better?
Trevor's Answer:
I guarantee the Oline to be better next year. Even though they are losing Sully, they got guys that are maturing and getting better every day. The problems we had were definitely NOT due to desire. That always burns me up when people question our effort...we ALWAYS give 100%...but for whatever reason we don't get it done. Stewart is getting better, and Duncan will be a stud. Sam Young stepped up and is getting better. You also got Turk and Wenger that will solidify the line. With freshmen coming in, the line looks good for next year and beyond.
Question from Michael Stimpfel:
With the absense of many team leaders including yourself,zibby, and carlson who do you see steping up to take leadership roles on next years team?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, that's always tough, but definitely Mo Crum. He is a natural leader and will continue doing that next year. On the offensive side, I'm sure Jimmy will step up as he gets more comfortable being "the man" at ND. I could also see Bruton stepping up and being more vocal next year. All stand up guys.
Question from Tom:
Anyway, my question for you is- how did you get to be so good at blocking kicks and batting down passes? You must have been at or near the top in both categories nationally. Other guys your size and height don't get half the number you do. Do you have an unusually long wingspan or high vertical jump, even by the standards of D1 linemen? Did you play basketball a lot when you were younger? Again, good luck to you in the league. I know I speak for many ND fans when I say you've joined the pantheon of fondly-remembered ND greats like Rice, Mirer, Bettis, Zorich, etc.
Trevor's Answer:
Wow, first off thanks for mentioning me with ND greats like that. That is definitely an honor. As for knocking down passes, it's just something I've always been taught...to get my hands up. If I'm not sacking the QB, I'm getting my hands up to try and knock down a pass. My boy Kuntz also has a knack for that. For blocking kicks...I just don't take that play off. Some people loaf on kicks...I don't. Plus I can get sideways and get between lineman to get as close as possible. I did play bball as a kid, until wrestling took over in middle school.
Question from Chief Bailiff:
Trevor we all know you were the best Defensive Lineman at ND the last 5 years.I want to know who was the best WR at ND.Jeff please turn your head for a second,just in case.
Trevor's Answer:
Haha...well of course I have to say my boy Jeff!!! I was on the same team as some great guys though...like MoSto, Rhema and now I see Robbie coming into his own as well. Plus Shelton was one fast dude. Oh yeah, and Omar Jenkins was good as well.
Question from Mike L:
I lived down the hall from you on the second floor of Dillon when you roomed with Ambrose and Vic. What were those guys like to live with?
Trevor's Answer:
Oh that's cool man! Vic and Ambrose are my boys!! I actually lived with each of them after the dorms too. Vic is pretty chill, and was always hangin with his "wife" Danielle. Ambrose was always bumpin beats hard. We all played video games and definitely had a good time in Dillon.
Question from Richard Rush:
I know you and the guys had to have wrestling matches behind the scenes. What players would challenge you the most? What was the outcome?
Trevor's Answer:
Most definitely. We absolutely got into some heated wrestling matches in the locker room. Me and Sully would battle constantly...especially our freshman year. He knows not to battle me anymore though. Borsetti would always get into the mix too...trying to act like he was a big boy. We generally stopped wrestling tho cuz more than likely someone always got hurt. We're too big to be wrestling like that in a locker room. It was fun though and someone is always doing some type of wrestling move on somebody.
Question from Andrew:
My friends and I were wondering if you had a nickname. We always called you "Grond." If you recall, Grond is the enormous battering ram in the Lord of the Rings that is used to demolish the formidable walls of Minas Tirith. It looks menacing and the armies of orcs and trolls chant "Grond!" repeatedly upon its arrival. We thought it was an appropriate nickname, as you were often able to breach the walls of opposing offensive lines, thus causing great harm to opposing QBs and RBs, and additional wailing and gnashing of teeth among opposing fans. Would you like Grond to be your official nickname if you don't have one already?
Trevor's Answer:
Haha...dude this has to be the best email I've gotten from anyone. If you didn't know, I'm a huge LOTR fan...love it. I laughed out loud when I read this email. Grond is the bomb nickname...I'm officially Grond!!! GROND GROND GROND GROND!!!
Question from Jack S:
Hey Trevor!!! I was just wondering what you thought of the rough 2007 season. I am THE biggest ND fan ever and every loss was like a death in the family. Also, do whatever you can to get drafted by the browns. I live in Columbus so I'll b able to see you play and you'll be able to play with Brady
Trevor's Answer:
Well man, it was tough. Losing is never fun. None of us ever gave up though, we fought hard ti the end. Even tho the season was tough one, I definitely don't regret coming back for my 5th year. Every experience is a learning one.
Question from Kichal Jennings:
The very first time you put on that amazing ND jersey what went through your mind?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, first thought was "Dream Come True". I was pumped. Felt so good. Went and looked in the mirror and thought "Damn I look fat". Haha, true story. It was definitely awesome though. I'll never forget wearing ND colors and running out of the tunnel...thrilling.
Question from Dave Scherer:
Trev who was the toughest OL you went up against all week?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, of course Sully is always tough. We know each other so well that it's tough for either of us to win. Besides Sully though, Radovich is a beast. Very technically sound. He might have the worst body of any college athlete, but he's a stud. The dude from Oregon State was also tough.
Question from Skip:
Great Senior Bowl game and you deserve your reward for an outstanding week you had in Mobile. On the last play of the game, I have to ask you.
"How badly were you held and did # 70 put a hold on your face mask as well. I thought I saw your head snap back? On to the combine and continue to work hard in CA!!!
Trevor's Answer:
Of course they held me...they always do. I don't remember about the facemask, but definitely held me. They were actually holding A LOT all game. Especially the dude from Texas A&M...he was a cheap shot artist and held constantly. At one point I yelled at him "DUDE, IT'S AN ALL STAR GAME, WHAT ARE YOU DOING???". He wasn't cool at all. Oh well, whaddya gonna do. People trying to make a name for themselves.
Question from Les Taylor:
As a fan of the New England Patriots, its hard to ignore the age of the linebackers (both Junior Seau and Tedy Bruschi have indicated they may retire, especially if they win the Super Bowl). It's also clear that Coach Belichick likes to draft defensive linemen and convert them into linebackers. You certainly would be familiar with the system. Should they select you in the 2008 draft, do you feel that you could make that transition?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, while I appreciate your confidence in my abilities to play LB...I have no shot at playing that particular position. I'm just way too big. I feel I could be effective as a DE in a 3-4 similar to what NE plays, but not a stand up LB. Thanks though!!!
I was at the Stanford game cheering like crazy for you in your last game for the Irish. My group was sooooooooo bummed when you got hurt and had to leave the game ... twice. How is that injury now? You didn't mention it in you blog so I'm guessing it's a thing of the past.
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks man! Yeah, I sprained my foot late in the Stanford game and it was giving me a lot of pain. But man, it was my last game EVER. I couldn't out like that. I wanted to walk off the field on my own...not hobbling off. Plus part of me wanted the tackle record and I wasn't sure how many I had. My foot is fine now though.
Question from Douglas Hillary:
Trevor, great career at ND! Love the way you play. Good luck at the Senior Bowl, Combine, and draft day. All your hard work will pay off soon. Never lose that edge and look forward to seeing you play on Sundays. Have you noticed interest from the Bears at all? You fit their scheme and would be an instant fan favorite. I'd buy a 98 Bears jersey without question!
Trevor's Answer:
Haha, glad to hear a 98 Bears jersey is on order with ya!! Chicago would be cool with me. Plus I love the way Tommie Harris plays, so that would be cool to learn from him. It's still pretty early yet, so anything can happen!!!
Question from Jim:
First off, I want to say thanks for all the hard work you devoted to the great and glorious ND! We hated to see ya go big guy. Now, have you heard any news about our recruiting class as far as who we will land before signing day? Also, what's it looking like for the future of ND?
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks man! As for the signing class, I don't have any inside news or anything, but it sounds like they're incoming class is killer! They'll be young, but they'll have a lot of talent. Not doubt they'll be back in the BCS soon!! GO IRISH!!
Question from Dan:
I really enjoying playing college football online on the PS3 and beating down people with the Irish. Just wondering if you or any of your Irish teammates get into this game as well and who on the team is a good video game baller?
Trevor's Answer:
Oh yeah, lots of people play NCAA. I get into it a little bit, but my game is Halo and Guitar Hero. Me, Kuntz, Tommy all kill it on Halo. Super fun. Obviously I dominate all!!! ;-)
Question from Jack C.:
Anyway, my question is on your opinion of how much we can and should expect the ND O-line to improve next year - is there any hope that these guys can resemble some of the fearsome lines of yesteryears next season? We know it was the Achilles' heel of the team all season, but from your perspective, was it something correctable - like youth, inexperience, lack of familiarity with blocking schemes, OR was the poor performance due to lack of talent, desire, ability to comprehend the schematics? Given your experience in going against these guys in practice, do we have any right to hope that next year is going to be better?
Trevor's Answer:
I guarantee the Oline to be better next year. Even though they are losing Sully, they got guys that are maturing and getting better every day. The problems we had were definitely NOT due to desire. That always burns me up when people question our effort...we ALWAYS give 100%...but for whatever reason we don't get it done. Stewart is getting better, and Duncan will be a stud. Sam Young stepped up and is getting better. You also got Turk and Wenger that will solidify the line. With freshmen coming in, the line looks good for next year and beyond.
Question from Michael Stimpfel:
With the absense of many team leaders including yourself,zibby, and carlson who do you see steping up to take leadership roles on next years team?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, that's always tough, but definitely Mo Crum. He is a natural leader and will continue doing that next year. On the offensive side, I'm sure Jimmy will step up as he gets more comfortable being "the man" at ND. I could also see Bruton stepping up and being more vocal next year. All stand up guys.
Question from Tom:
Anyway, my question for you is- how did you get to be so good at blocking kicks and batting down passes? You must have been at or near the top in both categories nationally. Other guys your size and height don't get half the number you do. Do you have an unusually long wingspan or high vertical jump, even by the standards of D1 linemen? Did you play basketball a lot when you were younger? Again, good luck to you in the league. I know I speak for many ND fans when I say you've joined the pantheon of fondly-remembered ND greats like Rice, Mirer, Bettis, Zorich, etc.
Trevor's Answer:
Wow, first off thanks for mentioning me with ND greats like that. That is definitely an honor. As for knocking down passes, it's just something I've always been taught...to get my hands up. If I'm not sacking the QB, I'm getting my hands up to try and knock down a pass. My boy Kuntz also has a knack for that. For blocking kicks...I just don't take that play off. Some people loaf on kicks...I don't. Plus I can get sideways and get between lineman to get as close as possible. I did play bball as a kid, until wrestling took over in middle school.
Question from Chief Bailiff:
Trevor we all know you were the best Defensive Lineman at ND the last 5 years.I want to know who was the best WR at ND.Jeff please turn your head for a second,just in case.
Trevor's Answer:
Haha...well of course I have to say my boy Jeff!!! I was on the same team as some great guys though...like MoSto, Rhema and now I see Robbie coming into his own as well. Plus Shelton was one fast dude. Oh yeah, and Omar Jenkins was good as well.
Question from Mike L:
I lived down the hall from you on the second floor of Dillon when you roomed with Ambrose and Vic. What were those guys like to live with?
Trevor's Answer:
Oh that's cool man! Vic and Ambrose are my boys!! I actually lived with each of them after the dorms too. Vic is pretty chill, and was always hangin with his "wife" Danielle. Ambrose was always bumpin beats hard. We all played video games and definitely had a good time in Dillon.
Question from Richard Rush:
I know you and the guys had to have wrestling matches behind the scenes. What players would challenge you the most? What was the outcome?
Trevor's Answer:
Most definitely. We absolutely got into some heated wrestling matches in the locker room. Me and Sully would battle constantly...especially our freshman year. He knows not to battle me anymore though. Borsetti would always get into the mix too...trying to act like he was a big boy. We generally stopped wrestling tho cuz more than likely someone always got hurt. We're too big to be wrestling like that in a locker room. It was fun though and someone is always doing some type of wrestling move on somebody.
Question from Andrew:
My friends and I were wondering if you had a nickname. We always called you "Grond." If you recall, Grond is the enormous battering ram in the Lord of the Rings that is used to demolish the formidable walls of Minas Tirith. It looks menacing and the armies of orcs and trolls chant "Grond!" repeatedly upon its arrival. We thought it was an appropriate nickname, as you were often able to breach the walls of opposing offensive lines, thus causing great harm to opposing QBs and RBs, and additional wailing and gnashing of teeth among opposing fans. Would you like Grond to be your official nickname if you don't have one already?
Trevor's Answer:
Haha...dude this has to be the best email I've gotten from anyone. If you didn't know, I'm a huge LOTR fan...love it. I laughed out loud when I read this email. Grond is the bomb nickname...I'm officially Grond!!! GROND GROND GROND GROND!!!
Question from Jack S:
Hey Trevor!!! I was just wondering what you thought of the rough 2007 season. I am THE biggest ND fan ever and every loss was like a death in the family. Also, do whatever you can to get drafted by the browns. I live in Columbus so I'll b able to see you play and you'll be able to play with Brady
Trevor's Answer:
Well man, it was tough. Losing is never fun. None of us ever gave up though, we fought hard ti the end. Even tho the season was tough one, I definitely don't regret coming back for my 5th year. Every experience is a learning one.
Question from Kichal Jennings:
The very first time you put on that amazing ND jersey what went through your mind?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, first thought was "Dream Come True". I was pumped. Felt so good. Went and looked in the mirror and thought "Damn I look fat". Haha, true story. It was definitely awesome though. I'll never forget wearing ND colors and running out of the tunnel...thrilling.
Question from Dave Scherer:
Trev who was the toughest OL you went up against all week?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, of course Sully is always tough. We know each other so well that it's tough for either of us to win. Besides Sully though, Radovich is a beast. Very technically sound. He might have the worst body of any college athlete, but he's a stud. The dude from Oregon State was also tough.
Question from Skip:
Great Senior Bowl game and you deserve your reward for an outstanding week you had in Mobile. On the last play of the game, I have to ask you.
"How badly were you held and did # 70 put a hold on your face mask as well. I thought I saw your head snap back? On to the combine and continue to work hard in CA!!!
Trevor's Answer:
Of course they held me...they always do. I don't remember about the facemask, but definitely held me. They were actually holding A LOT all game. Especially the dude from Texas A&M...he was a cheap shot artist and held constantly. At one point I yelled at him "DUDE, IT'S AN ALL STAR GAME, WHAT ARE YOU DOING???". He wasn't cool at all. Oh well, whaddya gonna do. People trying to make a name for themselves.
Question from Les Taylor:
As a fan of the New England Patriots, its hard to ignore the age of the linebackers (both Junior Seau and Tedy Bruschi have indicated they may retire, especially if they win the Super Bowl). It's also clear that Coach Belichick likes to draft defensive linemen and convert them into linebackers. You certainly would be familiar with the system. Should they select you in the 2008 draft, do you feel that you could make that transition?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, while I appreciate your confidence in my abilities to play LB...I have no shot at playing that particular position. I'm just way too big. I feel I could be effective as a DE in a 3-4 similar to what NE plays, but not a stand up LB. Thanks though!!!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Round 2
Question from John J:
I thought you got screwed on the AA team selections this year. You had an incredible year, but the Irish had a terrible year and I think that mattered for AA. Are you bitter about being bypassed? How do you handle that?
Trevor's Answer:
Yeah, the media does pay attention to the team's record, and probably rightfully so. However, I think the biggest thing is preseason hype. If you're on all the preseason lists, then you at least have a shot for the final one. The media is all about hype, and I just didn't get the hype at the beginning, so I couldn't get it at the end. I'm OK with it. While it would be nice to be recognized, it's not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.
Question from Ryan Fitzpatrick:
Have pro teams already started contacting you in regards to coming in for interviews or workouts? When does something like that normally happen for a player like you?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, I'm talking to a lot of pro teams right now during the Senior Bowl. This is a big time to interview with them and have them get to know me. After that, the combine is the next big thing. Then the ND pro day is in late March. After that I may be contacted by some pro teams for a private workout , but I may not. Who knows.
Question from Chris:
So much internet and fast communications in the world, the fans have really become informed and disinformed too. Do the players pay attention to the information, or do they just blow it off and say that is part of it for going to a high profile program?
Trevor's Answer:
Nah, you can't read that stuff. I know my family does, and they relay some of it to me, but you can't really get caught up in that or it might get in your head...good or bad.
Question from David Ramsay:
Many have speculated that the poor season was due to poor team chemistry is there anything to this?
Trevor's Answer:
No way, at least not anything that I saw. Even though it was a tough season, we all hung together. We had to or we would have completely melted down. I love all my whole team from last year and wouldn't trade that year for anything.
Question from Strad:
Is it odd being on the same team as all those trojans?
Trevor's Answer:
To tell you the truth, I thought it might be at first, but a lot of those guys signed with Athletes First with me, so I've been working out with them for the past month. Drew Radovich, Keith Rivers and JD Booty are all cool dudes and I wish them nothing but the best.
Question from Mike Bucha:
I've been a long time fan of yours. Playing throught the adversity this year was pretty incredible. Question for you. With the combine coming up, I was wondering what your goals are for the drills. For example the bench press, 40 so on.
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks bro. For the combine, I don't have a ton of specific goals, except bench press which I need to get over 30. I would like to run a sub 5 40, but then again that's not a huge drill for DTs. My goal is to train hard, test good and stay injury free. If I do that, I'll be happy.
Question from Jack:
If even the Stanford game was your last game...as a fan it was one of the most exciting (after further review) games I've witnessed. What do you think of LVB (Ludwig Von Beethoven), if anything...
Trevor's Answer:
I have actually stopped on the local classical channel from time to time, but I don't know any of the composers or their works. It is good chill music though.
Question from Dan:
Trev - it is pretty cool to see a couple of my favorite ND players ever - you and Jeff - also dig a band that has been my favorite for years, Modest Mouse. My questions - what is your favorite album? For me it doesn't get better than The Lonesome Crowded West.
Trevor's Answer:
Nice! Glad to see another Modest fan out there. I hear you on the Lonesome Crowded West, and that one is hard to beat. I actually all of their albums, except maybe Sad Sappy Sucker which isn't my favorite. I was happy with the last CD they kind of got back to earlier Modest I felt, which was pretty cool.
I thought you got screwed on the AA team selections this year. You had an incredible year, but the Irish had a terrible year and I think that mattered for AA. Are you bitter about being bypassed? How do you handle that?
Trevor's Answer:
Yeah, the media does pay attention to the team's record, and probably rightfully so. However, I think the biggest thing is preseason hype. If you're on all the preseason lists, then you at least have a shot for the final one. The media is all about hype, and I just didn't get the hype at the beginning, so I couldn't get it at the end. I'm OK with it. While it would be nice to be recognized, it's not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.
Question from Ryan Fitzpatrick:
Have pro teams already started contacting you in regards to coming in for interviews or workouts? When does something like that normally happen for a player like you?
Trevor's Answer:
Well, I'm talking to a lot of pro teams right now during the Senior Bowl. This is a big time to interview with them and have them get to know me. After that, the combine is the next big thing. Then the ND pro day is in late March. After that I may be contacted by some pro teams for a private workout , but I may not. Who knows.
Question from Chris:
So much internet and fast communications in the world, the fans have really become informed and disinformed too. Do the players pay attention to the information, or do they just blow it off and say that is part of it for going to a high profile program?
Trevor's Answer:
Nah, you can't read that stuff. I know my family does, and they relay some of it to me, but you can't really get caught up in that or it might get in your head...good or bad.
Question from David Ramsay:
Many have speculated that the poor season was due to poor team chemistry is there anything to this?
Trevor's Answer:
No way, at least not anything that I saw. Even though it was a tough season, we all hung together. We had to or we would have completely melted down. I love all my whole team from last year and wouldn't trade that year for anything.
Question from Strad:
Is it odd being on the same team as all those trojans?
Trevor's Answer:
To tell you the truth, I thought it might be at first, but a lot of those guys signed with Athletes First with me, so I've been working out with them for the past month. Drew Radovich, Keith Rivers and JD Booty are all cool dudes and I wish them nothing but the best.
Question from Mike Bucha:
I've been a long time fan of yours. Playing throught the adversity this year was pretty incredible. Question for you. With the combine coming up, I was wondering what your goals are for the drills. For example the bench press, 40 so on.
Trevor's Answer:
Thanks bro. For the combine, I don't have a ton of specific goals, except bench press which I need to get over 30. I would like to run a sub 5 40, but then again that's not a huge drill for DTs. My goal is to train hard, test good and stay injury free. If I do that, I'll be happy.
Question from Jack:
If even the Stanford game was your last game...as a fan it was one of the most exciting (after further review) games I've witnessed. What do you think of LVB (Ludwig Von Beethoven), if anything...
Trevor's Answer:
I have actually stopped on the local classical channel from time to time, but I don't know any of the composers or their works. It is good chill music though.
Question from Dan:
Trev - it is pretty cool to see a couple of my favorite ND players ever - you and Jeff - also dig a band that has been my favorite for years, Modest Mouse. My questions - what is your favorite album? For me it doesn't get better than The Lonesome Crowded West.
Trevor's Answer:
Nice! Glad to see another Modest fan out there. I hear you on the Lonesome Crowded West, and that one is hard to beat. I actually all of their albums, except maybe Sad Sappy Sucker which isn't my favorite. I was happy with the last CD they kind of got back to earlier Modest I felt, which was pretty cool.
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