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11/29/04
Syracuse Head Coach Paul Pasqualoni took time this morning with Keithbulluckfanclub.com's Lauree Leyland, to discuss Keith's years as a member of one of the most prestigious college football programs in the country.

Here's what Coach Pasqualoni had to say:

What was your first impression of Keith?

A very shy young man who had an enormous potential, and who probably wasn't at that point as a young player aware of how good he could become.

What, if anything, did Keith do to change that impression?

He actually played safety in his freshman year, but little by little as he got better, we moved him closer to the ball. Over time as he developed confidence and knowledge of what he was doing, we moved him to the weak side (will side) linebacker position. In his senior year, through need, we put him in the middle linebacker position.

You could see he had great range and could cover a lot of the field. It was soon very clear to us that he was the ideal nickel linebacker … on 3rd down Keith was the ideal linebacker to have on the field. With the speed and the range he could cover, there were not backs that could get away from him.

Are there qualities you've seen in Keith you believe a young fan could do well to emulate?

I would say that Keith is a very honest young man. He is a very sincere guy. He's a guy who made a big commitment not only to his football years at Syracuse, but his academics as well and maximized his time here. Keith didn't waste time. He made some very good choices and matured and developed the ability to make good choices as the years went on.

What do you believe was Keith's greatest struggle during his time at Syracuse?

Just being able to develop the ability to trust us.

I'm not sure he originally trusted everyone when he came here. I'm not sure he was convinced initially that we were in this to help him … one, to be a good football player … two, to help him earn his degree … and three, to help him with his career, personal growth and development. But as the years went by, I believe he grew to trust us.

What do you believe was Keith's greatest moment during his time at Syracuse?

Keith had some great years here, and was involved with some outstanding teams at Syracuse. His greatest moments here were just being a part of a great tradition and great players who have come to Syracuse … some of the legends. And at the rate Keith is going, he is going to become one of those legends … a part of the Syracuse football tradition.

He never beat around the bush when it came to his studies. He was determined to get his degree … so maybe the greatest day here at Syracuse was the day he got his degree.

What is the one thing you hope that Keith took away with him as a result of his time with you at Syracuse?

We hope that whie he was here, here he learned an approach as to how to go about things. Understanding that there is no easy way in life. There are no short cuts … there are no gimmicks to success. We hope he learned about commitment, hard work and most importantly, the ability to persevere and to hang in there. The ability to never give up and keep fighting back.

If you are able to follow Keith's career now, is there anything that stands out in your mind as particularly impressive?

I think the level of maturity that Keith has reached impresses me the most. The last extended time I spent with him was at Donovan Mcnabb's wedding, and at our spring game here at Syracuse. His nephew, K. J. (Kelvin) Smith, plays here. Just sitting down and talking to Keith, the level of maturity is impressive. His commitment to the Titans, his commitment to being the best linebacker in NFL, and his understanding of what it takes to reach those goals. His being involved in the community and giving something back is all a part of the maturity I see in Keith.

Is there anything about Keith you believe fans would be surprised to know?

He's a real shy guy.

Can you think of any humorous or interesting stories that involve Keith and his time at Syracuse?

Only that when he came here as a safety, I don't think he ever envisioned his senior year being the middle linebacker. As it turned out, it was probably the best move for him. It was unlikely, but it was great development and training for Keith, and it prepared him somewhat for that position in the NFL.

Is there a message you would like to send to Keith that we can share not only with him, but his fans as well?

From my perspective of this, and I don't get to read or hear everything about the Titans, but it seems he has been a positive contributor and influence on the Titans organization and community. He's developed leadership skills and ability, and I hope that rubs off on the community there.

To read more about Coach Pasqualoni and the success of his team, visit Syracuse Athletics.
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Thank you so much.