Round 6

Question from Madison and Meghan: Just wondering if you keep in touch with your former Notre Dame team mates, like Brady Quinn and Tom Zbikowski? Speaking of them, tell them to get some official sites like you and Jeff. It is nice to be able to follow up on my favorite former Notre Dame players!
Trevor's Answer: Yep, I actually talk to Tommy all the time, as well as Jeff. Some of the other guys I also keep in touch with like Pat Kuntz and Casey Cullen. I made some lifelong friends at ND and will always stay in touch with them. I'll pass on the message about websites...they definitely need to get one!

Question from Michael: Hi, yes Trevor, I am a HUGE ND fan, have been all my life. Loved watching you play. I am also a Cowboys fan. I was wondering how you think you would fit in with there 3-4 D. And also how you would like playing on the field with the best team in the NFL.
Trevor's Answer: Well, I think I could fit in well in almost any scheme in the NFL. I think my more natural positions would be inside in a 4-3 D playing the 3-technique, but I've played all over the line and feel comfortable anywhere. If the Cowboys drafted me, I'd for sure be pumped!

Question from Jack: I play football for my highschool, I start on the  O line but i wanna play D line i was wondering if you have any advice for me to become better?
Trevor's Answer: Well I played both o-line and d-line in high school as well, and they're similar, yet different. On offense you are in control and know where you're going. On D, you are constantly reacting and reading to what is the offense is doing. If you want to play D, keep working on your explosion and your core strength activities, like squat, dead lift, etc. These will help you explode and be able to blow up that line!

Question from Rachael: Hey Trevor I'm a big Modest Mouse fan too. Whats you're favorite song or album? (I know thats a hard question because I can't pick either) I'm trying to get tickets to their show in NYC this summer. Have you seen them live?
Trevor's Answer: I really like their new album, "We were dead before the ship even sank" as it's a lot like their older stuff. Actually, I could listen to just about ANY MM song and be happy. I've seen them live quite a few times, probably around 7 or 8...and it never gets old.

Question from Bryan Dyer: My question is why don't more players train at ND with coach Mendoza for the combine in IN, and is Mendoza a great speed and strength coach?
Trevor's Answer: Well, I think when a player signs with an agent, they have a workout facility and program that they usually send their recruits too...which was the case with me. I'm out in Cali training with all the A1 rookies, which has been a great experience. You feed off each other and really train for the specific combine drills, which is really important. Reuben is a great coach, and really pushes you hard in the weight room. We've had more than one guy puke in the weight room because he was pushing us.

Question from Linda:  I was wondering what drills you will be participating in and what the coaches and scouts are looking for in each one?  Best of luck!!!  Can\'t wait to follow your NFL career!!
Trevor's Answer: Well I suppose this might be a bit late, but I participated in all the combine drills. The coaches are looking for different things in different drills...for instance in the 3 cone, they want to see how quick you are and how well you move in tight places. Whereas in the 40 it's mainly about straight line speed. The vertical can relate to explosion, and the bench press translates to strength. I think I did pretty well in all those drills so I'm pleased with my performance!

Question from Richard Rush:  Hey Trev, Just wanted to know if you will be selling autographed mini helmets in the near future? Also could you sell some John Carlson or Tom Zbikowski items or tell those guys to start their own web sites.
Trevor's Answer: Probably won't be selling mini-helmets anytime soon as they're pretty spendy to come by, but hopefully will be getting some white panel autographed footballs, as well as game worn jerseys. Look for those soon! I'll pass along the info to Tommy and John...they do need one!

Question from Aaron Ramun: How would you feel if you got drafted by the 49ers? Im a huge Niner fan and belive me we need d-line man that can get pressure on the QB hopefully the day after the draft you will be holding up a 49er jersey.
Trevor's Answer: I'd be SUPER pumped about getting drafted by the 49ers. Being out in Cali has made me really appreciate the west coast, so I'd love to play out here. I think they play some both 4-3 and 3-4, so their scheme would fit me well.

Question from John Myles Trevor, Congrats on such a fine individual season, and career for the Irish! Who would be your ideal team to be drafted by? Obviously, scheme is important, but if you could be drafted by any team, who would it be and why?
Trevor's Answer: Thanks John! Well, I think I've mentioned this before, but I'd be happy with ANY team that needs me and will use me properly so that I can help that team on the field. Just being in the league is a dream of mine, so making that happen with any team would be great.

Question from Jeremy:  Hey! I'm a French DT/DE and you are something like my model. Always smiling, always playing hard. I'm seeing your combine...not that bad! What are your pros and cons in your opinion?
Trevor's Answer: Hey, pretty sweet I have some European fans!! Nice! Well, I think my pros are my athletic ability, motor, strength, versatility, technique, relentlessness and attitude. I think I bring a lot to the table. As for weaknesses, I think I'll leave that up to the opposing offense to figure out!!! ;-)

Question from Dylan: What round did the Cowboys say they would draft you. I'm a huge Cowboy fan and i think you would be a hell of a defense tackle or end for them. I\'m also a huge ND fan and I bleed blue and gold. I went to see you guys play Navy in Balitimore in 2006 and we stayed at your hotel the Marriot and you guys were not allowed to sign autographs. Is there a reason for that.
Trevor's Answer: Haha, well the Cowboys didn't tell me what round they'd draft me, but hopefully high!! As for the autographs, they want to minimize distractions on the road when we're playing, so we have curfew and other special rules, like no autographs, so we can focus strictly on the game.