Jamal Collins Interview

A lot of fans have been keeping up with the recruits Central Michigan has brought in. One of the top commits is Defensive End Jamal Collins from Miami,FL.


Q. What sold you so early on in the recruiting process?
A. To be honest is the change in coaching staff at Northwestern I didn't know who would be coming in and what they could do for me.

Q.Did you know about Central Michigan prior to being recruited? If so, what did you know?
A. No, I didn't know of Central Michigan University.

Q.What do you expect the biggest differences between playing at Miami NW and playing in the MAC will be?
A. The speed of game would be faster and guys would be stronger.

Q.How have you prepared yourself for the next step in your life, with handling being away from home, college classroom and the demanding schedule of being a division I athlete?
A. I haven't prepared myself from being away from home i guess that would just have yo eventually come.In terms of school and being an athlete I try to schedule my time cause from my understanding college is all about being well organized.

Q. What have you been told your chances are to start as a true freshman at CMU?
A. Yes, I have a great chance

Q.What NFL or College D-Linemen to you compare yourself to and why?
A. I really don't compare myself to anyone but if I had to it would be Shawn Merriam because of his intensity and we both play DE/LB.

Q.What is your current height, weight, and 40 time?
A. Right now am 6'2.5,225, and I run a 4.66

Thank you for signing with the Chippewas and thank you for taking time to answer a few questions for myself and my readers. They really appreciate it and are really looking forward to seeing you play for Central Michigan the next few years. Good Luck and GO CHIPS!!!