NUC Exclusive Interview with: Marcus Nesbitt, HOUSTON LB MVP SOPHOMORE

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?

Marcus Nesbitt: I worked with my football coach to prepare, him and my track coach gave me drills and workouts to get right for the combine.

Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?

Marcus Nesbitt: Yes, I went to NUC when I was a freshman and didn't do to good, I didn't even make it to the U100 camp, so this year i knew what was needed to get noticed at the camp and just improved and worked hard on it.

Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?

Marcus Nesbitt: My goals now would have to be to do good with my 7 on 7 team, and to win MVP at the U100 camp.

Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?

Marcus Nesbitt:I heard about National Underclassmen Combine through some friends in the locker room, and just went home and researched some more on it, and registered. My favorite part would definitely have to be the showcase, with all the intensity it was fun.

Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?

Marcus Nesbitt: Universtiy of Miami, UT, TCU, LSU, Michigan

Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?

Marcus Nesbitt: The best part of highschool football to me is playing football with the friends you grew up with, in college you meet new people, so once highschool is gone, it's gone. My goals for the team this year is to make it back to the playoff's, we have some unfinished buisness, and as for me i'm just trying to be the best I can, and what happens, happens.

Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?

Marcus Nesbitt: Yes, I run track and play baseball. For track we were district champions, and in baseball...we have room for improvement.

Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?

Marcus Nesbitt: The best part about football is competing, trying to be the best. The love of the game, and the fact I like to be number one, and aggressive makes it great to me.

Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?

Marcus Nesbitt: During the week, I go to 5th period football at my school, and after that i go to track. During weekends, I try to hit the gym at least once or twice.

Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?

In a college i'm looking for a place where i can feel at home, some place i'm comfortable at first. A good education program is necessary, and a decent football team is just a plus.+