Q & A with James Wilson
August 15, 2009 by Mat Houchens
Filed under Football
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsSnagged this quick interview from Gainesville Sun with Gator offensive linemen James Wilson:
Q: Playoff or no playoff in college football?
A: No playoff. I like it the way it is. I like that the season is so much more shorter. That takes a toll on our bodies a lot. It’s just popular vote. Sure, the playoff will sort out who can beat who, but I like it the way it is.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Playing video games, sleeping and that’s about it.
Q: What kind of games?
A: Halo, with Duke Lemmens and Justin Trattou. That new UFC Undisputed game is pretty sweet, too.
Q: Who is the best Halo player?
A: Duke. He makes that rifle and sniper sing.
Q: That makes sense. With a name like Duke, you have to be good with a gun, right?
A: (laughs) Exactly. I’d hope so.
Q: How long do you normally take off from football after a season?
A: They give us about two weeks, but then we start back up. I try to do that and take that time. I just need a little rest, but it’s always fun to get back into it. It starts a new challenge.
Q: Is two weeks enough to rest and recuperate from a long season?
A: Yeah it is. That’s what we’re here for. If something is not right with you, they’ll work with you.
Q: If you weren’t playing football, what would you be doing right now?
A: I’d be in college, but I’d probably be at Santa Fe Community College or UNF back home. Luckily, I’m good at sports, so they picked me up here.
Q: A wide receiver willing to go over the middle: brave or stupid?
A: Brave, definitely. Stupid is people telling you that you should be an offensive lineman when you’re little (laughs). I was a big kid that got skinny for a while, but I was always strong. I like it, though. I like being depended on.
James Wilson says no playof.
CAREER:
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman played in 10 games last season after redshirting his first year on campus.
2008: Dressed for all 14 games and saw action in 10 as a Gator during Florida’s 2008 SEC and 2008 BCS title runs…Played against Hawaii, Arkansas, LSU, Kentucky, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, The Citadel, Florida State and Alabama…Graded out a Champion for the first time during the season for his effort against The Citadel, checking in at 82 percent.
2007: Did not see action, but dressed for four games (Western Kentucky, Troy, Tennessee, Michigan)
PREP: Rated the No. 1 offensive guard and No. 2 overall prospect by Rivals.com…Rated second among offensive guards according to Scout.com…Rated 44th on the ESPN150 list…The Scout.com five-star offensive guard chose Florida over Southern California and Notre Dame…In 2006, he was chosen as a U.S. Army All-American…A member of the Class 4A all-state team after leading Nease to a 14-1 record with district and regional championship wins…Helped Nease win the state championship in 2005 by collecting 69 pancakes and 51 downfield blocks…Also played basketball for Nease and was a state weightlifting qualifier in ‘06…High school coach was Craig Howard.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 19, 1989…Parents are James Wilson II and Carla Wilson.
MAJOR: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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