My TSU Experience: Jamin Godfrey
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on June 30, 2014 Courtesy Tennessee State Sports Information Mon, June 30, 2014 Jamin Godfrey just wrapped up one of the finest careers in TSU football history, breaking the school's 42-year old scoring record. The Englewood, Tenn. native was 18-of-29 in field goal attempts and 43-for-45 in PATs as a senior for 97 points, giving Godfrey 317 for his career. He was the first Big Blue kicker to be named to the All-OVC Team, and he did it twice in 2012 and 2013. Godfrey graduated from TSU with a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Sciences this past May. TSUTigers: Talk about your overall TSU experience. A: It was a great experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. I grew up at TSU and learned how to face life. TSUTigers: What do you love most about TSU? A: The thing I love most about TSU is its location. I fell in love with Nashville and that played a big part in bringing me to TSU. TSUTigers: What will you miss most about TSU? A: The thing I will miss the most is definitely the road trips with my team and seeing new places that otherwise wouldn't have been possible. TSUTigers: What is your most memorable football moment at TSU? A: It's really a tie between two. The first would be the Tennessee Tech game my junior year where I kicked five field goals and the game winning extra point. That was by far the biggest game of my career. Second would be breaking the school’s all-time leading scorer record against Butler my senior season. TSUTigers: What is your most memorable non-football moment at TSU? A: I would have to say graduating. That's what coming to college is all about. TSUTigers: How do you feel social networking played a role in this season? A: Social Networking is the key to fan support. I believe TSU did a very good job with making sure the fans know what is going on. TSUTigers: Do you have a favorite TSU fan/supporter? If so, who? A: Definitely my mom. She has been to almost every game possible. She's the reason why I play sports. When I was younger there wouldn't be a time of the year that I wasn't playing some type of sport whether it was soccer, basketball, baseball, or football. TSUTigers: What advice would you give to incoming freshman? A: Never give up on your goals and do not let anyone put you down. You control your outcome. TSUTigers: What was your most challenging class at TSU? A: It’s a tie between French, and Abnormal Psychology TSUTigers: Who was your favorite professor? A: I really do not have a favorite because I developed very close relationships with many of my professors and I would hate to make a list and leave someone out. TSUTigers: Who have been the most influential people to you at TSU? A: My kicking coach Joe Davis. We literally spent countless hours together working on my kicking game but he was always there for me as a person as well. If we weren't talking about kicking were talking about life. TSUTigers: Once you are an alumnus, how will you stay connected with TSU? A: I'll be coming to as many games as possible TSUTigers: What do you know now that you didn’t know coming in as a freshman? A: Life is hard, but it's not impossible. TSUTigers: What have you learned at TSU that you will keep with you for the rest of your life? A: Patience TSUTigers: Is there anything else that you would like to say to the TSU family? A: I would like to say thank you to everyone for supporting the athletics and university through all the years, and thank you for giving us student-athletes the opportunity to keep the legacy alive. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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