Cameron McGlenn Interview

In this edition of Beyond the Wall, we sat down with Iowa Barnstormers DB Cameron McGlenn. Yesterday, McGlenn was assinged to the Barnstormers during the AFL's three week Exclusive Period. McGlenn will be entering his sophomore season in the League and has already been making noise. During his rookie season, the defensive back led Iowa in numerous defensive categories including tackles, interceptions, fumble recoveries and pass breakups. McGlenn played in all 18 games for the Barnstormers and was named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year.
EDITOR: How has the offseason been thus far?
CAMERON MCGLENN: It’s been pretty good. I am just trying to stay in shape and get ready for next season. That is my main focus.
ED: How do you stay in football shape during the offseason?
CM: Mostly I focus on endurance. I work out with friends. I will also go up to my High School and workout with them and go to their practices. I try to play football as much as I can.
ED: Any special workout routines?
CM: A lot of pushups, sit ups and running up hills.
ED: How long do you usually rest once the offseason starts?
CM: I usually use about two weeks to let my body heal and when I feel good, I get right back at it.
ED: How would you rate your performance from last season?
CM: I feel that I did pretty good, considering that it was my rookie season. I was still trying to learn the game and get used to the motions. But I think that I could have done a little bit better because at the end of the season, I felt that I fell off a little bit with the interceptions. I dropped too many. I know next season that I will do better.
ED: How do you feel you can improve this season?
CM: Just become smarter. I am a student of the game and will watch more film. I will be more prepared for my opponents.
ED: Was it a difficult transition learning the Arena style?
CM: The transition wasn’t that bad. Football is football. You have to tackle, catch, run, just like outside. I had to get used to the motion man because I played the middle. I had a smaller area to work in.
ED: Where are you living during the offseason?
CM: I just got back to North Carolina. I’ve been working out with the High School I graduated from and their secondary. I’ve been hanging around there, trying to be a positive influence to them. I’ve been trying to help them get ready for their future in college and everything.
ED: What do you like most about playing for the Barnstormers?
CM: The fans. We have the best fans in Arena Football. Everywhere we went for a road game didn’t compare to the fans in Iowa.
ED: What are your thoughts about the new hire in Head Coach Mike Hohensee?
CM: I just heard about it not too long ago. I don’t know him very well but I am very excited to get to meet him and play for him.
ED: Do you have any hobbies that you do during your free time?
CM: I spend time with my family and have fun. I love to listen to music and play the piano.
ED: What football teams do you root for?
CM: In college, I like Florida State and in the NFL, I root for the Dallas Cowboys.
ED: How did the tryout go with the Cleveland Browns?
CM: It went well. There were a few DBs from the AFL. They said that the roster was full, but if anything opened up, they would let us know and give us a call.
ED: Cameron, thanks for joining us today. Good luck the rest of the offseason.