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New Faces - Taylor Sowell Q&A
DURHAM, N.C. - GoDuke.com sat down with freshman cornerback Taylor Sowell on Tuesday to talk about the influence of his older brother and what hobby he has found since coming to school.
Taylor Sowell Q&A
GoDuke.com: Why Did You Choose Duke?
Taylor Sowell: The coaching staff was really good and I got a good feeling from everybody. The academics was really good and this is one of the best schools in the world. Those are two good reasons to come here.
GD: Any Other Brothers or Sisters?
TS: I have an older brother. He was kind of my mentor and taught me a lot about football and basketball. He was like another father for me and showed me around. I always used to play with him and the older guys in the neighborhood.
GD: What number did you wear in high school?
TS: No. 3 ... No. 15 looks pretty good. I kind of like that number.
GD: What sport would you play besides football?
TS: Basketball. I played until 10th grade when I quit to stick to football.
GD: What was your favorite NFL team and player growing up?
TS: My team is Atlanta and my favorite player is Randy Moss.
GD: What websites do you visit most?
TS: Facebook and surfthechannel.com
GD: What do you like to do outside of football?
TS: I play a lot of pool. There is one downstairs in our dorm so I have been doing that.
GD: Who is your roommate this year?
TS: Walt Canty.
GD: After football what job would you like to have?
TS: I am thinking about majoring in public policy or sociology but don't know what I want to do yet.
