University of Tennessee Athletics
Seven Questions with the '07 Newcomers ??? C.J. Fleming
August 12, 2007 | Football
Height: 5-10
Weight: 173
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
High School: Highland Springs
What was the most prominent factor in your decision to come to Tennessee?
???The situation at my position was probably the biggest factor. When Coach Slade was recruiting me, he talked about the lack of defensive backs on the depth chart. I wanted to go somewhere I could play as soon as possible.???
How has practice gone so far?
???The first couple of days were hard. With the speed of practice, it was hard for me to understand all of the plays. Now that I am adjusted to the speed, I am picking up more of the plays. Things are slowing down for me.???
You played on a high school team that had several players sign Division I scholarships. What do you gain from having that kind of talent around you at the high school level?
???You learn a lot from your teammates. There were two guys who played my position that signed with Virginia Tech. You have to stay focused and take care of business because there are other guys that can play in your place.???
Who have you gotten to know on the team?
???I am pretty close with most of the defensive backs. Jerod Mayo and I are tight. He is from Virginia, so he is always talking to me and helping me with things.???
What has been your biggest challenge at the college level so far?
???I think it was just the adjustment academically. There are a lot of things that you are not used to from high school. You have to write longer papers. But things are easier now that I know what to expect.???
Who are your role models?
???I have always looked up to my older brothers, Larry and Jamal. As far as football, I would say Champ Bailey and Sean Taylor.???
What is something that few people know about you?
???I am the smallest person on the roster right now, but I???m more physical than people expect. They think that I am a cover corner and that I don???t want to come up and hit them.???
By Tony Williams, UT Sports Information
