Q&A with Freshman Fullback Kyle Cobia

You’re on a sinking ship. Your family is already safe on a raft. What items do you want to take with you?
My pictures of my family and my guitar.

Name one player you would not want to go up against if your soul was on the line?
Dick Butkus.

Who in your family do you idolize?
I idolize my mom and my dad. They are great role models.

Some people would be surprised to learn this about you?
I started out wanting to be a baseball and soccer player.

Last time you were amazed about one of your accomplishments?
I would say either winning the state title in football my senior year, or graduating with high honors.

Who do you think is the best player ever at your position?
I recently moved to fullback. So, I would have to say Jerome Bettis of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

How would you want the fans to remember you after you leave UM?
Hard worker, polite and a good football player.

You have been re-incarnated. What athlete or entertainer would you be?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety John Lynch.

What do you think was the greatest sports moment of the past century?
When Michael Jordan retired from basketball.

What is your favorite TV show?
That 70’s Show.

What player did you pretend to be while growing up?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Allstot.