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Jasper Collins Interview Sr. / Mount Union / WR |
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Updated - 1-15-13 By: Alex Khvatov |
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Alex Khvatov:
How did your first practice go?
Jasper Collins:
It went well. It feels good to get back out
here on the field. It was good to be out here
with the guys, competing and making plays.
Alex Khvatov:
How does it feel to be a small fish in a large
pond?
Jasper Collins:
It is definitely different to be out here with
the big school guys. I get asked a lot where I
am from. I say that I am from Mount Union.
They respond by saying that it is a Division III
school. How did you get here? It is still
football. You have to come out and compete. I
need to show that I can compete with these
Division I guys.
Alex Khvatov:
You were one of the top receivers during the
first day of practice, what was the key for you
today?
Jasper Collins:
The key today was confidence. I am out here for
a reason. I can compete with these Division I
guys. I just want to come out here every day
and show that I belong on the field.
Alex Khvatov:
What has this Shrine Game experience been like
for you thus far?
Jasper Collins:
It has been a humbling experience. The Shriners
Hospital is a trip that I will remember
forever. Being able to play this game is a true
blessing. Those kids will never get a chance to
do it. We have to play for them.
Alex Khvatov:
What are your strengths?
Jasper Collins:
I run crisp routes. You have to be a sharp
route runner. I have good ball skills. I can
catch the ball pretty well.
Alex Khvatov:
What areas of your game do you need to improve
upon this week?
Jasper Collins:
I just need to get adjusted. There are bigger,
faster and stronger guys here. I need to work
on beating press coverage.
Alex Khvatov:
How are you preparing for the NFL Draft? Where
are you training?
Jasper Collins:
I am down in Miami. I have been working on my
speed and my technique. I have been trying to
get better. I have been competing with the
great corners there as well. We are all getting
better.
Alex Khvatov:
Describe your career at Mount Union for us.
Jasper Collins:
It was a great career. I had four fantastic
years. I loved the school and the football
program. It was great to win a Championship my
senior year. I learned a lot from the guys and
I just wanted to come out, compete and dominate.
Alex Khvatov:
What are your hobbies?
Jasper Collins:
I am still studying film at college. I love
that. Outside of that, I like fishing.
Alex Khvatov:
What is the feedback that you have received from
scouts?
Jasper Collins:
I have been hearing good things so far and some
bad things as well. There is always the good
and the bad. There are people who doubt you and
there are others who believe in me. So I will
stick with the believers. I will just continue
to compete. I am here for a reason.
Alex Khvatov:
Finish the sentence, Jasper Collins is….
Jasper Collins:
Humble guy who is willing to work and do
whatever it takes.
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