20 : NFL Pro Interview : Dominic Douglas

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Strauss : So, Dominic, why do you make it extremely important to connect to the fans?

Douglas : Because the fans are the reason why my job is fun!!!

Strauss : Who was your childhood star? Why?

Douglas : Jerry Rice was my childhood star, because he is from Mississippi and he played in the NFL, like me.

Strauss : If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?

Douglas : It would be my grandfather on my mother’s side. He died when my mom was 13 years old.

Strauss : If you weren’t playing in the NFL (or after retirement), what would you want to do?

Douglas : I would be a nurse or a physical therapist.

Strauss : What is your favorite song to listen to before a game? What pumps you up?

Douglas : “Never Would’ve Made It” by Marvin Sapp (It’s a gospel song)

Strauss : What is your favorite movie of all time?

Douglas : My favorite movie of all time is Gladiator.

Strauss : What is your favorite snack food?

Douglas : My favorite snack food is sunflower seeds. I love them they are so good.

Strauss : What is your favorite type of pie?

Douglas : I love cherry pie and lemon pie, they are so delicious.

Strauss : What is your favorite TV-Show?

Douglas : My favorite shows are THE GAME, the JAMIE FOXX SHOW, and Grey’s Anatomy.

Strauss : What is your favorite meal?

Douglas : I love chiterlings, collard greens with cornbread, and mac and cheese.

Strauss : What is your favorite video game?

Douglas : I don’t really play video games.

Strauss : What is the one thing you can’t leave your house without?

Douglas : My phone, I love my phone.

Strauss :What was your favorite NFL team growing up?

Douglas : My favorite NFL team growing up were the 49ers.

Strauss : When did you see your first live NFL game?

Douglas : My first live NFL live game I watched was when we played the Jets in preseason!! I played, and we won lol!!!

Strauss : How long have you played football?

Douglas : I have played football since I was in 5th grade.

Strauss : Did you play any other sports in high school?

Douglas : I was in track and powerlifting.

Strauss : What is your favorite sport to play other than football?

Douglas : My favorite sport besides football is bowling. I’m very good.

Strauss : When did you realize that you were going to play football in college and in the NFL?

Douglas : I think it was when I was thirteen.

Strauss : What impact did your high school coach have on your career?

Douglas : He made me push to be great and have a professional attitude about the game.

Strauss : What was the hardest change between high school and college?

Douglas : The hardest jump was the size and speed, but as soon as I got used to them I was fine.

Strauss : What can you expect from playing D-1 football?

Douglas : Hard nose football, quality players, and players that love the game.

Strauss : Who was the hardest player for you to compete against in college? Why?

Douglas : Darren McFadden was the hardest player because of his speed and quickness.

Strauss : What is your favorite memory from Mississippi State?

Douglas : My favorite memory is when we played University of Central Florida in Memphis at the LIBERTY BOWL. It was packed, and all I heard was cowbells everywhere.

Strauss : What impact did your college coach have on your professional career?

Douglas : They helped me market myself and help me transform my practice and workout habits.

Strauss : What was it like to train for the combine?

Douglas : It was great I trained at the University of Miami so I had alot of fun.

Strauss : How had your game improved from years of community to college to draft day?

Douglas : It improved my skills a lot. I was faster, quicker, bigger, stronger and more confident.

Strauss : What was your draft day experience like?

Douglas : I was expected to get drafted late fourth round but I fell through the rankings. It was cool to be undrafted, I mean, of course I wanted to be a drafted player, but you can’t deny God’s will. When, the Rams signed me like 30 minutes after the draft but the feeling was remarkable. I felt like I finally made it.

Strauss : Could you have predicted how far football was going to carry you?

Douglas : No, not at all it’s by the grace of God, I’m still doing this.

Strauss : What is the hardest workout to do?

Douglas : Core exercises.

Strauss : What do you expect from playing in the NFL?

Douglas : I expect to have a long career and to make an impact on the league itself.

Strauss : How important has film been to your development? What do you look for when you watch film?

Douglas : Its has enhanced my game tremendously. It make your decision making faster and it helps you to execute your assignment. I look at formations, the key players and the weaknesses of my opponent.

Strauss : Who do you compare your game to? Why?

Douglas : I don’t compare my game to anyone. I love being myself.

Strauss : How did you get your nickname?

Douglas : I got my nickname Doug E Fresh from my fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Inc. I pledged Spring ’09 at Mississippi State University.

Strauss : What is an experience you have had that changed your life?

Douglas : My best friend died in a tragic car accident, and that made me realize that time is precious. So try to have fun and better yourself with every chance possible.

Strauss : What is your favorite quote?

Douglas : “I am the GREATEST.” – Muhammad Ali

Strauss : For someone aspiring to play football in college and in the NFL, do you have any advice for them?

Douglas : Buy into your coaches system, believe that God has a plan for you, and never give up no matter what the circumstances may be.

Strauss : Is there anything you want to tell your fans that I have not asked?

Douglas : I love to give back, and I enjoy the games is because of the fans.

Strauss : Thank you for your time.

Douglas : ANYTIME. lol.