Wake Forest Athletics
Preseason Football Q&A: Riley Swanson
8/15/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 15, 2004
Redshirt sophomore cornerback Riley Swanson sat down to answer a few questions for WakeForestSports.com. Q: You got your feet wet last year as a redshirt freshman, playing in all 12 games. What was the biggest thing you learned last year? Riley Swanson: "There were lots of things. I learned that my technique must get better. The game moves so fast and technique is so important at my position. I improved my field awareness and being able to see what's coming." Q: We hear you almost got left behind before the Virginia trip last year. What happened? RS: "I had a class that I had to attend right before we left. I was half-packed before class, so I had to go to my room to get a couple more things. I was sprinting to the buses and they were ready to leave." Q: Did you have to walk by Coach Grobe when you got on the bus? RS: "No, but Coach Mitch was there." Q: Did he have anything to say about it? RS: "No, the guys were already giving me a hard time before he could even say anything at all. They told me that I better have a good game." Q: And you did get your career interception. You've said you'd like to be on ESPN's Dream Job. Do you have aspirations of getting into sports broadcasting? RS: "Definitely. I think that would be a pretty cool job." Q: Your nickname is Prime Time. Deion Sanders was known for his on-field celebrations, the dancing and the high-stepping. Do you have any endzone celebrations ready to go in case you get there this season? RS: "No way. Coach Grobe would wring my neck. They call me that because I've got a little swagger." Q: You were a four-year letterwinner in golf during your high school days. We hear you're a pretty good golfer. How far can you drive? RS: (smiles) "About 315." Q: What's your favorite course? RS: "Around here, it's Oak Valley." Q: Any chance you'll be out on the PGA Tour with Bill Haas after your football days are over? RS: "I hope so. I might give it a try."
