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29, 2008 - DB Ryan Nesbitt was a standout for the Mules in 2007, and
despite not being a starter, he recorded 34 tackles, 2 forced
fumbles and one recovery. He was a star at Columbia's Hickman High
School, helping his team win a state title and a few district titles
along the way. His father is the defensive coordinator Gregg
Nesbitt, and the brother of Kellen Nesbitt, who played for years
with the Mules.
When did you start
playing football? What about it made you start?
I started playing flag football in the Columbia Youth Football
league when I was in first grade. I always knew I wanted to play
football, mainly because my father at the time was the head coach of
Hickman High School. I just fell in love with the sport.
What was your
favorite play or memory of your high school career?
My favorite memory of high school far and away came against
Rockhurst HS in the state semifinals. We we're up 10-7 after
trailing the whole game. They had driven to our 8-yard line with
about 30 seconds to play in the game. It was in front of a packed
house at Rockhurst, a team we had lost to already that year. They
lined up for a field goal and we blocked it and I recovered it to
seal the win. We went on to win the state championship that year.
What made you
decide to come play football for Central?
My sophomore year, my father came to coach at Central Methodist
University, where I was playing. After the season he took the job
here at Central Missouri. I needed a change, so I followed him here
as a walk-on.
What is the best
thing about playing at Central?
With out a doubt, it’s the teammates that I have. It’s a tremendous
group of men that I get the privilege to work with everyday. It
makes coming to practice really worth while.
Is it
harder for you being an NCAA athlete on top of your schoolwork?
It makes a difference. Being an athlete is like having a full-time
job. Your daily schedule is very busy, but I wouldn't have it any
other way. It's really taught me the importance of prioritizing and
time management.
What is your
favorite play or memory at Central?
I would have to say that every week has been produced a new memory
for me. I feel that everyone that is apart of this team is not here
by accident. So this team this year, is my favorite memory as a
Mule.
What gets you fired
up before games?
To be honest, it doesn’t take much to get me excited to play a game.
It’s the fun part, games are so far and few between that I would be
foolish to waste an opportunity. As far as preparation, I usually
try and find a quiet place to sit by myself and get in the right
frame of mind to play.
What would we find
on your iPod?
Ha Ha, well you find a lot of classic rock and what I like to call
chill music. Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, 311, Cold Play, Everclear,
Guns and Roses, Led Zeppelin, stuff like that. I’m a big music lover
though.
What is your
personal goal for the year, or what would you like to accomplish?
My goal this season is without a doubt to win a conference
championship. I feel winning this conference sets you up for
success. I love playing in the MIAA because every week you play a
great opponent. Personally, I just want to do whatever my job is to
help this team be successful in our team goals.
Where do you see
yourself in 5 years?
To be honest, I change my mind everyday. Some days I see myself
taking a high school coaching job and teaching because I’m tired of
having no money! But I also see myself getting my masters somewhere
and taking a graduate assistant position. Either way, I would like
to be coaching football somewhere -- giving back to the sport that
has been so great to me. |
Justin
Montague
