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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Q&A with Omar Hunter
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Woody Bass interviews Omar Hunter, a former Buford High School and current Florida Gator defensive tackle.
What was the defining moment that led you to know that you had to be a Gator?
After I met with Coach Meyer and especially Coach Mickey Marotti (strength and conditioning coach), I knew this was the place for me. Once I met Coach Mick, I knew how hard he was going to push the team and he would be able to put us in a position to win championships, so that’s why I came here.
How many times did you hear the words “Omar Hunter Watch” and how did you initially react when you first heard it?
Ha, ha I heard it a couple times but really didn’t pay too much attention to all of that. I thought it was pretty cool.
Is being a Gator everything you thought it would be? Any surprises?
Not really too many surprises. I love it down here and it is probably better than I thought it would be. I love my teammates and everyone gets along really well so its real cool.
What is the best thing about being a Gator?
Best thing is just to say that I’m a Gator. Everyone knows about Florida so I like being a part of it. I also like being around all my teammates. It’s like a family away from home. Everyone spends time together and we hang out with the coaches and their kids so its just really cool. I love it here.
What is the biggest challenge you have had to face since becoming a college student?
Balancing time with football and school is pretty tough - a lot different than high school. I’ve had to adjust to that but the Office of Student Life does a great job keeping on top of it for us. I have tutors and people to help me make sure I’m doing good.
What is the one thing you want to accomplish before you graduate?
Our goal is always to go to Atlanta and compete for the SEC Championship. I’d like to do that a few times and even go on to win the big one.
How will it feel returning to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game - especially as a Gator?
It’s going to be real cool. My family will be there and some of my friends so I’ll feel really proud to be a part of the Gators.
Anything you want to say to all your friends and fans here at home?
If you ain’t a Gator, you must be Gator Bait.
No wonder Urban Meyer said “We had to have him”.
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