This week, defensive lineman Tyree Johnson, who leads the team in career sacks, sits down for the Aggie Football Q&A.
Why did you want to come to Texas A&M?
I came to Texas A&M to have a different experience by getting away from home. I wanted to experience a different culture and different foods. Texas is really large and I always thought about playing football somewhere in Texas when I was growing up. I like the Dallas Cowboys, too, so I thought it would be cool to play here at A&M.
Who have you learned from the most since coming to A&M?
I've learned a lot from many different people, but Coach Price I've learned the most from. From my freshman year to now my game has improved so much and I feel like I have gotten so much better as a player because of him. I also learned a lot from Jarrett Johnson, in my freshman year when he was a senior, he really helped develop my game.
How would you describe Coach Price?
He's really tough as a coach. As a freshman when I was first coming in it was really hard to understand that, but once you get used to how he is as a coach and learn that he is pushing you to get the best out of you, that's when you realize that he's not a bad guy. He's pretty down to earth, he's goofy and has cookouts with the D-line. I really love him, if I had the chance to make this choice again I would in a heartbeat.
How would you describe yourself as a leader?
My leadership style is more of a lead by example, I don't really say too much and I take pride in working hard.
Who is the hardest person on the offensive line to go against?
Our offensive line is a really good group, all five of them are great guys. There's not one that I can pick, they're all hard to go against.
What was your favorite sports team growing up?
I loved the Dallas Cowboys, but I was a big Michael Vick fan, too. I'm also a big NBA fan and I love LeBron James because of his work ethic, I just grew up watching him and idolized him.
What do you like to do away from football?
I like hanging out with friends a lot and playing video games like Madden, besides that I sleep a lot.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or favorite music to listen to?
I don't really have pre-game rituals, but I do listen to a lot of music. I like to stay focused and get my mind right by visualizing the game before it happens. I do start out listening to hype music, but when it gets closer to game time I'm listening to something more low key and serious.
Why did you want to come to Texas A&M?
I came to Texas A&M to have a different experience by getting away from home. I wanted to experience a different culture and different foods. Texas is really large and I always thought about playing football somewhere in Texas when I was growing up. I like the Dallas Cowboys, too, so I thought it would be cool to play here at A&M.
Who have you learned from the most since coming to A&M?
I've learned a lot from many different people, but Coach Price I've learned the most from. From my freshman year to now my game has improved so much and I feel like I have gotten so much better as a player because of him. I also learned a lot from Jarrett Johnson, in my freshman year when he was a senior, he really helped develop my game.
How would you describe Coach Price?
He's really tough as a coach. As a freshman when I was first coming in it was really hard to understand that, but once you get used to how he is as a coach and learn that he is pushing you to get the best out of you, that's when you realize that he's not a bad guy. He's pretty down to earth, he's goofy and has cookouts with the D-line. I really love him, if I had the chance to make this choice again I would in a heartbeat.
How would you describe yourself as a leader?
My leadership style is more of a lead by example, I don't really say too much and I take pride in working hard.
Who is the hardest person on the offensive line to go against?
Our offensive line is a really good group, all five of them are great guys. There's not one that I can pick, they're all hard to go against.
What was your favorite sports team growing up?
I loved the Dallas Cowboys, but I was a big Michael Vick fan, too. I'm also a big NBA fan and I love LeBron James because of his work ethic, I just grew up watching him and idolized him.
What do you like to do away from football?
I like hanging out with friends a lot and playing video games like Madden, besides that I sleep a lot.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or favorite music to listen to?
I don't really have pre-game rituals, but I do listen to a lot of music. I like to stay focused and get my mind right by visualizing the game before it happens. I do start out listening to hype music, but when it gets closer to game time I'm listening to something more low key and serious.