Meet The Two-Deep: James Polk
July 17, 2011 | Football
July 17, 2011
"Meet The Two-Deep" is an exclusive daily feature at texastech.com designed to allow Red Raider Nation to connect with this year's football team. The players in this feature made the official "two-deep" following spring practices, which means they will be competing for a starting spot when Texas Tech opens the 2011 football season at home against Texas State on Sept. 3. Check-in each morning at 10 a.m. (CT) on texastech.com and get to know a different member of your Red Raider football team.
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What goes through your mind when running onto the field with the team on a gameday?
"The fans and how they are so excited and just ready to get rolling."
What is your favorite thing about being a Red Raider?
"The fact that that it is a team, all together as a community. It is not just the team but all the fans, as well, are all together as one."
Is there a motto or phrase you live by?
"Be physical everyday and be mentally tough."
What is your personal goal for this season?
"To help my team reach a Big 12 championship."
Do you have any hidden talents?
"Not really. I just go out there and help my team the best way I can."
Who are some of the major influences in your life, both on and off the field?
"My position coach, Coach Moore helps me fight through it. My strength coach, Coach Joe Walker helps me get mentally tough and physically tough."
What has been the biggest difference for you personally from your first year at Tech to where you are now in your career?
"Being ready and being able to come together more and be more of a family, like brothers."
Give your personal message to the Red Raider Nation.
"We are going to get a Big 12 championship this year!"
