Meet the Players: Goldman Butler, NEMCC

Q: What's your major, and why did you choose it?

Kinesiology, because I still wanted to have something to do with sports and football when I'm done playing. 

Q: What are you game-day rituals? How do you like to prepare for a big game?

I get locked in, get in my zone, get a little quiet, play all the songs that I like and get me ready and then go out there and play.

Q: What's your go-to hype song?

"Back Again" by King Von (feat. Lil Durk and Prince Dre)

Q: Favorite NEMCC memory so far?

Bridge parties

Q: Biggest challenge as a student athlete?

Balancing school and football. Keeping the grades up and going to class all day while you handle all your football business.

Q: Biggest challenge you've had to overcome in your life?

Having to work for a spot on the team. When I first got here, I started at the bottom of the depth chart, just work, work and now I'm starting.

Q: Who was your biggest inspiration growing up?

My big brother

Q: Favorite comfort food?

Fried chicken

Q: You can only eat one ice cream flavor forever; what is it?

Chocolate

Q: Favorite horror movie?

"Hereditary"

Q: What show currently has you hooked?

"Stranger Things"

Q: Hobbies off of the field?

Playing the game, hanging with my boys. I get on the field and get some work in.