2011 NFL Draft Interviews: Michael O’Connell

December 19, 2010   ·   Matt Miller   ·   Jump to comments

Scott Porter: What do you feel are your biggest strengths on the football field?
Mike O’Connell: I believe my strengths are being a smart, tough, physical football player. With that I believe I change direction well and have always had pretty good ball skills coming into college as a receiver. This was hard to show this season because I wore a cast on my left thumb all season.
I am also versatile on the field as I have played FS and a nickel/hybrid safety position while also contributing on all four special teams and returning punts throughout my career.
SP: You come from a very successful high school football program, how did coach Chuck Evans at Regina help you reach your goals of becoming a college football success?
MOC: He instilled that drive and hunger to be successful and competitive. We didn’t like to lose in high school and with that mindset everyone in the program was trying to be the best they could be to help the team win, and I think more th...

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