Q&A With Jayron Kearse

Note: The following appears in the Boston College gameday football program. To purchase a copy of the program while supplies last, send a check for $6 to Clemson Athletic Communications; P.O. Box 31; Clemson, S.C. 29633 with your return address.

By Chas Williams // Athletic Communications

Q. How old were you when you started playing football?A. I was five years old.

Q. What sparked your interest in football?A. My whole family played football. My dad and uncles played, so it made me want to try the same thing.

Q. Who was your biggest inspiration growing up?A. My uncle (Jevon Kearse).

Q. Why did you choose Clemson?A. The coaches genuinely care about players and the environment here is just different. I wanted to go somewhere I could be my own person and grow as a person.

Q. What was  your first thought when you stepped foot on campus?A. I’m really a college student now.

Q. What is your most memorable experience as a Tiger?A. Beating Notre Dame.

Q. What can Clemson do better?A. Nothing, really. Everything is good with me. The academics, football, the people around me, my teammates…everything is good to me.

Q. Where is your favorite place on campus?A. I love being home hanging out with my roommates.

Q. What do you like to do during your free time?A. Play video games. NBA 2K just came out.

Q. If we were to go to your car right now, what radio station would be on?A. Hip-Hop, whatever station that is.

Q. What is the best advice you have ever been given?A. Be myself.

Q. What three people would you have dinner with?A. Sean Taylor, Nicki Minaj and my great grandma.

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