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Q&A with Gainesville running back Mikel Stephen

May 13, 2021
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How did/is everything going football wise as of late?
“Just finished with a great season but we came up short in the third round of the playoffs against Woodward Academy, but I can’t let that bother me, still got to keep working.”

What do you feel your team can continue to improve on going forward?
“My team can keep improving on leadership going forward, because our senior class had great leadership and it’s only right for us to match their leadership since they are leaving.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“For the most part, yes, I have some efficiencies I need to work on like pad level, being more patient, and reading the whole better.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel like my team needs to start off hot because (mainly offensively) it takes us a couple drives to get going, but outside of that I think we are great.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My sporting goals going forward right now are to attack the weight room because I want to be 190 going into spring ball, and having a breakout sophomore year, leading the state in rushing.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play football in college, and I want to go to Georgia.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, and Florida.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Alabama because when I went to camp there during the summer Coach Gillespie not only worked me out but we also had a great conversation, considering the fact that we both are from Mississippi.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes I have: Auburn, Florida, Alabama, Clemson Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Yes I might be going to the SEC Championship.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Georgia.”
 
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