Texas Tech University Athletics
Meet The Two-Deep: Donnie Carona
August 29, 2011 | Football
August 29, 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?
"It is just, we have been working so hard throughout the summer and throughout the whole year. It is great every Saturday just to be able to be out there, it's finally there."
What is your favorite thing about being a Red Raider?
"Being a Red Raider, it is all the fans. They are always supporting us no matter what and they always come out to all the games and all around town they are always there for you. That is probably the best part."
Is there a motto or a phrase you live by?
"I guess it is just to do the best I can."
What is your personal goal for this season?
"My personal goal is just to be able to be there for my team whenever they need me to go out there and make some points."
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?
"I would say that off the field it would be my parents. I always looked up to them. On the field it is my teammates that work hard. I just try to do what they are doing."
What has been the biggest difference for you personally from your first year at Tech to where you are now in your career?
"Definitely maturing and growing up on the field has been a big thing. Put away everything off the field and just concentrate on what I need to do."
Give your personal message to Red Raider Nation.
"Alright Red Raiders here we go. Come support us next year we are going to be good! Go Tech!"
