More exclusive videos from Ovie @ the ESPYs
Hey Yardbarkers, just stopping by to share a few more ESPY interviews with you. As you can see, I was staying busy on that red carpet all day, representing Yardbarker to the fullest! I'll be back soon with some updates from training camp, so stay tuned. FREDDY ADU: I met Freddy back when I was in Baltimore, and we're always running into each other at charity events. I already knew him as a phenomenal soccer player, so it was so funny when I met him to know that such a small guy can do such amazing things on the soccer field. I was surprised that he was such a humble and real person, which means that we get along really well. Every time we see each other it's like we've been friends for a long time, so I was glad to have him come talk to me on the red carpet. TIM TEBOW: Admittedly, I don't watch much college ball now that I'm in the NFL, but I've heard a lot about Tim and how good he is. I've seen one or two of his games, and I think he has a good head on his shoulders, which is important because physical ability will only take you so far. He's already been recognized for his talent, and I think he'll be a great player when he gets to the League. He also had a real nice suit on. Check it out. MARCELLUS "THAT DUDE" WILEY: I've known Marcellus for almost a year now, just like Vernon Davis, and we've worked together quite a bit. He was one of the first guys who taught me the importance of media relations, because he's made the jump from athlete to commentator. He knows how to use the media to his advantage, so I've learned a lot from him about that. This interview was a treat, because I knew he would be a challenge. He kept trying to ask me the hard questions since he knew it was my first time on the red carpet. Marcellus a is a real cool guy who knows how to use media exposure his benefit, instead of the other way around. BERNARD BERRIAN: Looks like he's trying to bring back the penguin tuxedo with the coattails. I don't think I could pull it off, but he made it look good. Guys were really breaking out the crazy fashions at this event. I saw a guy with a red corduroy suit on, and it reminded me of an orange corduroy one I have. I'll have to bust that out when it gets a little cooler out, because it was way too hot in LA for corduroy. TIM LEGLER: I want to get to where Tim's at. Last thing I want to do is finish my football career and have nothing to move on to. We had a good chat about the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, and how the massive complex they have there made me feel like I was JV in comparison.
eagles4ever05 replied July 29, 2008
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yakone said July 29, 2008
yakone said July 29, 2008
i thought u did an awesome job interviewing. i've been taking public speaking classes and working on that as well. i feel opportunities coming in the future & felt it better to prepare now than later. its definitely good to see a young brother focused on expanding his reach instead of staying in the box. Gotta love it. Stay focused & God bless.
p.s. today is my bearthday ; )
eagles4ever05 said July 29, 2008