Texas Tech University Athletics
Meet The Two-Deep: Aaron Crawford
August 21, 2011 | Football
August 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?
"Adrenaline rush, having fun and destroying the opponent."
What is your favorite thing about being a Red Raider?
"Basically the fan base, my teammates, the coaching staff and just playing and having fun."
Is there a motto or a phrase you live by?
"My motto is you can be late but you can't be stopped."
What is your personal goal for this season?
"Championships. To win everything, to beat everybody and claim your right to be the best."
Do you have any hidden talents?
"I am the best dancer on the team."
Who are some of the major influences in your life, both on and off the field?
"My mother, my father and my uncle. Mainly my uncle anytime my father would be in and out of my life my uncle would be there to replace him. He is his twin brother so they were basically like the same."
What has been the biggest difference for you personally from your first year at Tech to where you are now in your career?
"My health. Being more healthy, being health aware. Learning how to stay injury free and becoming smarter."
Give your personal message to Red Raider Nation.
"Believe in us! We will win a championship. Support us and thank you."
