COLLECTOR’S CORNER
“Mookie” TEXAS LONGHORNS DEFENSIVE BACK Michael Q&A with Taaffe
Larry: We couldn’t help but notice your new wrist game, is this something you’ll be wearing on Bevo Boulevard? Michael: “Yeah, for sure. I walked out wearing it for the first time last week. I wasn’t a huge watch guy growing up, this is my first really cool watch and I wear it with pride because it was the first watch ever worn on the moon. On Saturday I got a lot of compliments on it… this watch means a lot to me because of the history behind it.” Larry: Considering how you defy gravity on the field with some of your plays, it’s definitely fitting for you to be rocking that piece. Larry: At Korman, our motto is “Celebrate Every Day.” When we see you out there making plays on the field, it’s insane. How do you celebrate those moments? Michael: “The culture on our team is really special and we celebrate together as a defense, together as a team. When I make a play I’ll get the praise, but if you watch, you’ll see the defensive line helping me make that play. We also always try to find a cool little dance every week to show out a little. We like
to celebrate together because at the end of the day that’s who made the play – all of us.”
Larry: You were a walk-on on the team freshman year, what gave you the confidence to chase your dreams? Michael: “After graduating high school, someone once asked me what I wanted to do after college. At that time I had no idea, so that’s what I said. Then they said if you could do absolutely anything , no limitations, what would you do? I then told them I wanted to go to the NFL, but that’s a long shot. He said, if that’s what you want to do, tell people that. Believe it. So I did.”
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, 42mm moonshine™ gold on rubber strap
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