What is your take on spielman?
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1462973/highlights/214436383/v2
some comments from an article about spielman i found interesting
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After weighing those feelings internally, he approached his father about the change of heart as a sophomore.
"He was honest with me, saying, 'If you're serious about making it to the next level, you need to get bigger, faster and stronger,'" Spielman said. "Since then, we've focused on my nutrition and training. I've gained about 20 solid pounds by following his advice. Athleticism is important at any level, but size becomes a much bigger factor when you reach college."
His speed has also drastically improved despite added bulk. Spielman shared his 40-yard dash time dropped from 4.60 to. 4.45 seconds with a heightened training regimen.
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"Having a dad at home who has been around football his entire life is a huge plus," Spielman said.
"Words can't describe how much he's meant to my improvement as a player. He breaks down my game more from an NFL standpoint than a college or high school standpoint. From fundamentals to film study, it's a big help. All of the stuff I focus on using in games now is based on things that my father taught me or things I've learned while being on the Vikings sideline."
His unique access to the professional game has allowed him to note nuances about the sport other young players may never have a chance to see. He found another mentor in five-year NFL veteran Marcus Sherels, who plays cornerback and stars as a punt returner for Minnesota.
"He's been a big influence because we both return punts and we're not exactly the biggest guys (Sherels is listed at 5'10", 175 pounds)," Spielman said. "He proves you don't need to be a big player to make big plays; it's all about staying focused and doing your job. We'll talk on the sidelines about what he's doing on the field, and I consider him a friend now."
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1462973/highlights/214436383/v2
some comments from an article about spielman i found interesting
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After weighing those feelings internally, he approached his father about the change of heart as a sophomore.
"He was honest with me, saying, 'If you're serious about making it to the next level, you need to get bigger, faster and stronger,'" Spielman said. "Since then, we've focused on my nutrition and training. I've gained about 20 solid pounds by following his advice. Athleticism is important at any level, but size becomes a much bigger factor when you reach college."
His speed has also drastically improved despite added bulk. Spielman shared his 40-yard dash time dropped from 4.60 to. 4.45 seconds with a heightened training regimen.
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"Having a dad at home who has been around football his entire life is a huge plus," Spielman said.
"Words can't describe how much he's meant to my improvement as a player. He breaks down my game more from an NFL standpoint than a college or high school standpoint. From fundamentals to film study, it's a big help. All of the stuff I focus on using in games now is based on things that my father taught me or things I've learned while being on the Vikings sideline."
His unique access to the professional game has allowed him to note nuances about the sport other young players may never have a chance to see. He found another mentor in five-year NFL veteran Marcus Sherels, who plays cornerback and stars as a punt returner for Minnesota.
"He's been a big influence because we both return punts and we're not exactly the biggest guys (Sherels is listed at 5'10", 175 pounds)," Spielman said. "He proves you don't need to be a big player to make big plays; it's all about staying focused and doing your job. We'll talk on the sidelines about what he's doing on the field, and I consider him a friend now."
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