J.R. Glymph: So, what are your measurables?  Height/ weight/ 40 time…

J.R. Glymph: What are your strengths as a player?

Tico Pringle: I feel like my strength is my intelligence.  I feel like use my smarts to read my keys well and see things before they happen.  And when all else fails, use my speed to make up for it.
 

J.R. Glymph: What are things you want to improve on as you prepare for the next level?

Tico Pringle: I think my footwork needs to improve.  That’s something I need to concentrate on more, on a consistent basis.
 

J.R. Glymph: At what age did you realize that you were “that much better” than your peers on the football field?

Tico Pringle: Probably as early as 8 or 9 years old, I could do pretty much anything I wanted on the field.  But as far as the big picture (like NFL ability), after my freshman year in college when I saw some of the guys I compete against going pro.

J.R. Glymph: So, what was the transition like, moving from New York to Vegas?

Tico Pringle: It was a bit difficult.  But the high school I was at in New York didn’t really draw scouts and recruiters and the coach in Vegas told me it would be good opportunity.  And it was. 

J.R. Glymph: What do you think was the biggest difference in moving up from high school to college football?

Tico Pringle: Definitely the speed of the game.  But I think I adjusted pretty quickly.

J.R. Glymph: Who are the toughest match-ups you’ve had to face in college?

Tico Pringle: Man. Wow.  Ramses Barden (Cal-Poly) was a huge surprise.  That was an eye opening experience.  Usually I can see things happen before they unfold, but Barden makes you adjust so much faster.  He’s good.  The TCU receivers are good too.

J.R. Glymph: Give me a name of one of your teammates who should be getting more attention from us experts?

Tico Pringle: Dwayne Lewis, (5-10, 190, Sr. transfer from Michigan State), the cornerback on the other side of me.  He’s a guy that should definitely get more attention.

J.R. Glymph: Who are you favorite DB’s to watch in the NFL and do you pattern your game after anyone?

Tico Pringle: I really like to pay attention to Terence Newman (Dallas Cowboys, CB).  I like watching him play.  The guy a lot of people say I resemble on the field it Quentin Jammer.  As far as being physical in my coverage, we’re similar.

J.R. Glymph: Give me one receiver you’d most hate to be manned up with, one-on-one, on the last drive of the game?

Tico Pringle: Wow.  That’s a good one.  I’d have to say Plaxico Burress for obvious reasons.  The speed, the size…I wouldn’t look forward to matching up with him.

J.R. Glymph: So how do you balance school, football and wife and 3 kids?  You must be one busy man.

Tico Pringle: I have no free time at all.  Any free time I get is borrowed time.  A lot of long, late nights. 
 

J.R. Glymph: What people have been the most influential for you on and off the field?

Tico Pringle: Oh, definitely my wife, my mom and my grandmother.  Those three women have been in my corner and kept me up during some down times.  They are my rock.

J.R. Glymph: You’re a biology major if I’m not mistaken?  What do you want to do after your football days are over?

Tico Pringle: I want to go back to school, but I want to do that during my playing days.  So I want to get my M.B.A.  Then I want to open my own small business.

J.R. Glymph: So tell us why NFL teams should draft Tico Pringle?…besides the fact the you have one of the coolest names on the planet…

Tico Pringle: Sell myself on why NFL teams should draft me?  Ok.  Man, it’s a wide open game now.  Teams know that good players come from all over and they know how many guys are getting drafted from smaller programs.  Nowadays, it’s not as much about the better athlete, but who wants it more and who’s going to put in the extra work to get better.  I just want the chance and I’ll put all the extra hours to get my piece of the field.  Even the towel boy has to start somewhere.
 

J.R. Glymph: True indeed.  I wish more young players took that mindset.  Hey, thanks, Tico.  I’m not going to wish you luck, you don’t need it.  So, have a great remainder of your season and stay healthy.

Tico Pringle: Thanks man.  Thanks for your time, J.R.  Take it easy.