Albert Young Interview
by Luke Paul Chandler
Contributing reporter Scott Porter speaks with the former Hawkyes running back about the player he compares himself to most, and what makes him the player that he is today.
By Scott Porter
Scott Porter: What are your current measurements and 40 time?
Albert Young: 5′9″/210, haven’t run my 40 at pro day yet, but that is coming up soon.
Scott Porter: What are your biggest strengths as a football player?
Albert Young: Well, I feel what really separates me is my ability to block as well as receive out of the backfield. Not only can I run, but those two things really separate me I think.
Scott Porter: What is your biggest football accomplishment?
Albert Young: Finishing 3rd on the all time rushing list at Iowa. That is a very long history and to be there near the top is very good. I feel that is definitely and honor when you consider all the good RB’s to come out of Iowa.
Scott Porter: Is there a player in the NFL that you would compare yourself to?
Albert Young: I’d compare myself to any of the all around backs in the NFL, one name that comes to mind is the Patriots RB Kevin Faulk.
Scott Porter: What kind of a person and player is an NFL team getting in Albert Young?
Albert Young: Someone who has good character, I’ve never been in trouble. I don’t put myself into bad situations, I work hard. They are getting a player who really appreciated the opportunity.
Scott Porter: What are you goals for the NFL?
Albert Young: I haven’t thought about specific goals for myself really, but making a team and contributing is one.
Scott Porter: Who is the toughest player you have ever faced?
Albert Young: There was a LB for Texas in our bowl game that was very impressive to me, #44.
Scott Porter: What is the toughest part about playing RB?
Albert Young: I would say the physical grind throughout the season. RB is a very physical position your body takes a big beating.
Scott Porter: Did you have a favorite team and player growing up as a kid?
Albert Young: My favorite player was Marshall Faulk. I will admit, I was always a front runner as far as favorite team goes.
Scott Porter: What hobbies do you have off the field?
Albert Young: I like to play video games, ps3, watch movies.
Scott Porter: What is your favorite memory while at Iowa?
Albert Young: Michigan State game last year, won in OT.