TKP Community Interview: Eric Whitehead

Defensive tackle Eric Whitehead originally planned to commit on May 30th, but decided to end his recruitment a bit early on May 3rd. He verballed to Tech then and give Charley Wiles a birthday present in the process. The 6-1.5, 295 pound run stopper from Indianapolis, Indiana (Lawrence Central) looks to fill a need at tackle along Bud Foster's defensive line. Eric was generous enough with his time to answer the questions you all came up with.

Enjoy.

What is it like being recruited by Aaron Moorehead, what were his strengths as your lead recruiter? — pbowman69

EW: I think Coach Moorehead is a great recruiter, he's more of a friend and we talk about more than just football. I feel like he's still trying his best to show me everything about Virginia Tech. When he came to visit me last week, it felt good to know he's not done recruiting me.

What hobbies do you have outside of football? — ohherro

EW: I like drawing, hanging with family, and friends. Plus I can hoop.

Can you describe an instance in life when you were met with adversity? How did you deal with that situation? — VPIhokieME

EW: I deal with adversity everyday. I'm too short to play my position. I overcome the situation by going as hard as I can every second I'm on the field.

You say you always wanted to go to VT. That's awesome! What made you want to be a Hokie? — Hokie Stone

EW: Virginia Tech has a great history and coaches that care about their players.

Who is your favorite Hokie, past or present? — Hokie Stone

EW: Luther Maddy. We play the same position and he plays with the same passion and attitude I play with. And I got to talk to him a little when I visited.

In your eyes are the VT uniforms "cool"? Did you pay attention to school's uniforms at all when you visited/looked at those schools? — pteron

EW: I love VT's colors. I think uniforms are the last on my list of things to consider. I don't really care about uniforms.

How was your visit to Virginia Tech last weekend? Where did you go and what did you do? — joe

EW: I had a great visit. I viewed the stadium, walked campus, ate in the cafe with students, they had everything, and I talked to a couple players. My favorite things about VT's campus would have to be the locker room and player's lounge.

OSU offered... are you still 100% VT? — Hokie Stone

EW: I'm a Hokie.

Cake or Pie?

EW: Neither really, I'm more of an ice cream guy.