9/3/03

Two-Minute Drill: Dakarai Pearson

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Dakarai Pearson is an athletic and talented former quarterback who has developed into one of the Big 12's top safeties. In Texas' 66-7 season-opening victory over New Mexico State on Aug. 31, Pearson was second on the team with nine tackles as the Longhorns held the Aggies to 75 passing yards. Projected as an honorable mention All-American and a Thorpe Award candidate by several publications, Pearson recently took time to talk with MackBrown-TexasFootball.com about his favorite NFL player, cool uniforms and his class schedule at UT.

What was your impression of the freshman defensive backs after the first game?
"I believe this group of freshmen is the best class since I've been here. They came in humble and are willing to learn. They never had a big head and thought they knew everything when they got here. All of the freshmen are great players and they are going to help us a lot this year, as well as in the future."

Who are some players in the NFL that you would pay to see play?
"Jerry Rice for sure. He's been my favorite player growing up because he works hard and he does things the right way. That would be one guy I would love to play against someday. The other one would have been Deion Sanders, but he's not in the league anymore so I guess he wouldn't count."

Besides Royal-Memorial Stadium, in which college football stadium would you like to play?
"It would have to be Florida State. Their fans are always into the game and they do the tomahawk chop, which I think would be annoying if you're playing against them, but it would also be exciting."

What teams in the NFL do you think have the coolest uniforms?
"The Buffalo Bills, the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos when they wear all blue."

Who do you consider to be the funniest guy on the team?
"I would go with Erik Hardeman. Freshman come in and always want to be funny and impress the older guys."

What is your favorite class you've taken at UT?
Sociology.

What is the hardest class you've taken at UT?
"MIS (Management Information Systems). That class got on my nerves. It was a lot work and extremely difficult. I'm glad I got through it and don't have to take it again."