Texas Tech University Athletics
Meet The Two-Deep: Pearlie Graves
July 21, 2011 | Football
July 21, 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?
"Making it back off the field with no injuries."
What is your favorite thing about being a Red Raider?
"The new improvement that we just got, the Raider Walk, getting to see everybody, all the fans, shaking hands with them. I love that."
Is there a motto or phrase you live by?
"Be a beast on the field and control everything."
What is your personal goal for this season?
"Take it all. Win everything."
Do you have any hidden talents?
"I can do a little comedy. I like to make people laugh."
Who are some of the major influences in your life, both on and off the field?
"On, my high school coach, I always talk to him before the games. Off the field, my high school counselor."
Give your personal message to the Red Raider Nation.
"Get your guns up!"
