Interview with 2008 LB Steve Greer

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We caught up with Ohio Linebacker Steve Greer for a quick interview regarding his recruiting process. After a slow start, Steve is seeing an increase in attention from schools all around the country. The home-state Buckeyes have been in constant contact and Steve has gained offers from Air Force, Army, and Eastern Michigan. Iowa, Oklahoma State, and Northwestern are also staying in touch.

1) What position would you prefer to play in college and why?

LB is my favorite. All three not a problem. Love to read accelerate and plaster. That’s exciting. That being said I will do the very best at whatever position it takes to win team Championships. Winning is what makes it totally worthwhile. Long as I am a part of that I’m happy.

2) This is your senior year...what goals have you set personally and for your team?

Well the season is over. But before it started it was to win a D1 Ohio Sate Championship. My goals were to be the very best physically and mentally and to be prepared for the season. I worked really hard all during the off season to be my best. I also tried to participate in the off season in as many camps combines as I could to get the competitive stuff out of them. That competition is what gets me going and laid the foundation for the season.

3) When your career is over, how would you like people to remember Steve Greer?

Tell it like it is...no crap. I also love to help people. I am always for and love to be the underdog. Most of all I want to be remembered as “UNCOMMON”.

4) If you were analyzing yourself on film, what would you list as your strengths and what needs some work?

Strength is the way I accelerate to the football and what I bring when I get there. I think I can cover sideline to sideline and have the ability to take on anything up the middle that comes my way. Needs Work? What needs work is my overall technique. What I get away with in High school I know will not wash in College. Need to read faster and better. Also the most important thing that I need to really concentrate on is staying low. If you don’t in college you get your head knocked off. Staying low all the time puts all your strength right where it needs to be when nailing someone and when people try to block me. Pass drops I will get better on too. Consistency is the key to all.

5) What are some of your favorite things to do away from football?

I never get away. I love it too much. I like to go sight seeing and love to go to good restaurants with my family and spend time with all my brothers and sisters. Relax.

6) Any plans for a major yet?

Not yet.

7) College football or NFL? Who are your favorite players in each?

NFL: AJ Hawk, College: Dan Conner. By the way that staying low stuff, no one stays lower that Conner.

8) Describe your style of play in one word.

ACCELERATION

9) What is your favorite memory in your athletic career?

The great guys that I played with probably for the last time this year. We all have known each other and had done everything together since early grade school. Makes me cry knowing that it’s over. We will be friends for ever I do know that.