Atlanta, GA Junior NUC Combine King Kadetrix Marcus Q&A

 
Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: I practiced my technique for 1 on 1's and my 40 so I could get a good time. I've been working out everyday in the weight room to.

Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: Yes I have. I did well I won the overall MVP at u100 and db MVP last year at the combine at Riverwood HS in Atlanta. I was expecting to be bigger, better, faster, stronger, and smarter so this would help me do my best which I did.

Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: To continue to work hard on the field and in the classroom. Have a good season and win state. Continue to go to camps and ball out.
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Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?

Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: They would be Clemson, Auburn, South Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech. I wish it was more than 5 because their are a lot of schools I would want to play for.

Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?
 
Kadetrix Marcus:It is very intense. It doesn't matter how much better you are to the next person they will always compete at the best of their abilities. I don't see anything better than playing on Friday night! I want to win state as well as my teammates so that's the biggest goal. Myself I want to benefit where ever I need to play and at safety have 80 plus tackles 4 plus int. 4 plus force fumbles and a lot of knock downs.

Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: I run track. I was honorable mention all region last year. I led the team in tackles. I was invited to the US Army All-American combine.

Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: It is very fun and you get to bond with your teammates and play the sport that we love which is football. Football teaches you how to become a better person now and man when you get older their are many life lessons in the game of football. It is also a way for you to receive a free college education.

Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: I run a lot and work on my footwork for db. I eat 4 to 5 times a day I lift weights everyday and this helps me become a better player.

Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?
 
Kadetrix Marcus: I am looking for a school that fits me the best. Academics is the most important and how many senior athletes graduate from their University will be a factor. The school has to have good traditions as well and it does not have to be a top 25 team in the nation because the goal will be to get their. I have to bond with the coaches and players at the University as well. My parents have to like the school as well because I will be spending the next 3 to 5 years there.

Future Stars Look to set their Destiny This Weekend in Dallas!

Hundreds of  young prospects will test themselves out this weekend at Duncanville HS, looking to set the tone for their future in football. While the  10' combine class is expected to perform at a high level, this group of current 8th-11th graders will really have to step it up a notch to match the intensity and skill level from a year ago.

University of Houston bound Dylan Piland (Southlake Carroll) topped a terrific junior session by taking home the overall MVP. Piland had tremendous quickness and was the total package as the QB, displaying the ability to throw the long ball while also working the short range game. The 6'2.5 175 lb Piland had star written all over him from the moment he stepped onto the field.

Greg Fason (Mesquite) graced the football field with unmatched athleticism, initially confusing our staff if he were a running back or an Olympian. At 5'4.5 161, Fason had a 10 foot broad jump, had a 39.5 inch vertical, ran a 4.40 shuttle, 4.49 40 and bench pressed 185 lbs 27 times.

Samuel "The Beast" Harvill (Shiloh Christian), the strongest player from all of 09, dominated the sophomore session. The 5'0.5 252 powerhouse threw up 185 lbs 56 times on the bench and manhandled the opposing linemen during 1 on 1's. In addition to starring at the combine, Harvill is also known by hardcore sports fans for holding the high school bench press record.

Freshman Tomorris Hamilton (South Grand Prairie) led the 9th grade session by dominating his fellow first year high schoolers. The ultra talented 5'7 132 lb WR was a man amongst boys during 1 on 1's and ran a 4.53 shuttle.

With a region that has so much talent that the NUC has to go there twice to see it all, CEO & President David Schuman is eager to see what the class of  10' has to offer.

"Dallas is here and once again, It's only fitting to think that the talent pool will be deeper than the ocean", said Schuman. "The players we have seen at this event in the past are as good as good as they come.

Current 8^th/9^th graders are slated to compete at 8 am and sophomore are scheduled to hit the field at 1 pm on Saturday, while juniors take center stage 1 pm this Sunday, March 14.

All athletes will partake in pro-style combine testing, including the 40-yard dash, broad jump, bench press, vertical leap, and shuttle run along with position specific drills, 1 on 1’s and 3 on 3 competitions.

Athletes can sign up for the Dallas combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.