A 5’11 linebacker in the NFL is called short. A 5’11 linebacker with heart, strength and a desire to tackle is called Ronnie McCullough from Bethune Cookman College. With 20 tackles in one game this year against Morgan State he’s bound to make a name for himself in the pro football circle. Here’s his Q & A below.
DITR: What’s your major and goals after football?
R.M.: Speech Communications with a minor in Business. After football, I just want to be in a position to help others.
DITR: On a scale of 1-10, how do grade your performance last season and why?
R.M.: 9, because I played pretty good in each game but there is always room for improvement. Finished season 2nd on the team in tackles by three even though missing two games.
DITR: What kind of music you listen to and who is your favorite artist or group?
R.M.: I listen to a little bit of everything depending on the mood I’m in. My favorite artist would have to be Lil Wayne.
DITR: What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses on the field?
R.M.: My strengths are my eyes, feet, and heart. This allows me to get to the ball and it pushes me to strive to be great. Weakness, not being 6’5!
DITR: What NFL player do you pattern yourself after of and why?
R.M.: I try to pick up things from everyone I watch. Then I add it to what I do. If I had to choose a player it would be Derrick Brooks because he’s a constant playmaker.
DITR: Who’s your favorite NFL team?
**Read the full interview in the FALL ISSUE of DITR**
