Texas Tech University Athletics
Meet The Two-Deep: Deveric Gallington
July 25, 2011 | Football
July 22, 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?
"Just the atmosphere on a gameday, the adrenaline rush, the fans, and just being out there with my team mates, basically.
What is your favorite thing about being a Red Raider?
"I like the city itself, how it's like a college town, and like the campus. That's pretty much it."
Is there a motto or phrase you live by?
"I live by `Grind now, shine later'. It's basically `Hard work now pays off later.'"
Do you have any hidden talents?
"No, not really."
Who are some of the major influences in your life, both on and off the field?
"My grandmother, and my family, and my high school coach."
What has been the biggest difference for you personally from your first year at Tech to where you are now in your career?
"Just my mentality, the way I look at things. I come to work, so work hard."
Give your personal message to the Red Raider Nation.
"I'm excited about this season, I hope everyone else is. It's gonna be a big year, big year for Texas Tech, and hopefully we can come out with that Big 12 title."
