Oklahoma State University Athletics
Markelle Martin Social Media Chat Transcript
August 31, 2011 | Cowboy Football
Aug. 31, 2011
STILLWATER, Okla. - Oklahoma State safety Markelle Martin hosted a social media chat with fans on Twitter today using the @Weeden2Blackmon account. The transcript of his chat:
Hey everyone, Its Markelle Martin here, open to any questions. Make sure to include #W2BChat
@3greenebeans: Markelle, your open field hits are devastating, but clean with good form. How do you feel about wrongful penalties by refs?
@Weeden2Blackmon: I just play the game full speed. If the hits result in a penalty, so be it. It's a tough sport, always has been.
@brendon_morris: Besides the game of course, what's your favorite part of game day/week?
@Weeden2Blackmon: I would say the pre-game meals. Nice, juicy steaks and potatoes.
@beer_fanatic: Do you foresee any issues with Johnny Thomas and Michael Harrison being ineligible for the first game?
@Weeden2Blackmon: Those guys are great players & hard to replace but we have young guys who can step in and make great plays as well
@MTTruelove: Markelle, what's your favorite hit you have ever had on someone?
@Weeden2Blackmon: My favorite would be in the Alamo bowl because we won!!!
@jcgrayum: Hey MM! How good will it feel beating OU to make the NT game at the end of the year?
@Weeden2Blackmon: It would feel even better to be undefeated and win the NT
@tscott_elliott: What game are you most looking forward to this year?
@Weeden2Blackmon: As of right now, this Saturday. Nothing like the kickoff of the season.
@reddirtred: Who gets to carry out the "Big Stick" for the first game?
@Weeden2Blackmon: I'm Hoping I get The Big Stick, Maybe Weeden should carry it out, like a walking stick, OLD MAN!!!
@RealDanielPage: Which of the new uniform combination(s) are you most excited about wearing?
@Weeden2Blackmon: ALL BLACK LOOKS GOOD.
@hornickj: Markelle, What are a couple of the areas on defense that the team has improved on this year?
@Weeden2Blackmon: Our tackling, team speed and forcing turnovers
@JW_OKState: How does it feel to have NFL scouts on campus watching the team practice? Does it make your decision to pick OSU that much sweeter?
@Weeden2Blackmon: We hardly notice them. We're so focused on practicing and having fun at practice that we hardly pay attention
@fldash: How long does it take to get the butterflies out and adjust to live game speed during the 1st game of the season?
@Weeden2Blackmon: Usually the first tackle gets the butterflies out.
@okstjones: Are you ever going to come out and visit us campers out at Gundyville?
@Weeden2Blackmon: We appreciate you guys waiting out there, showing your dedication. If we get the chance, I'll be out there.
@CowboysRFF: Who are you looking forward to laying out most?
@Weeden2Blackmon: Whoever decides to come across what we call the "NO FLY ZONE"
@M_Dougie81: The ESPN SportScience feature on #okstate WR Justin Blackmon is out & it's cool!
@Weeden2Blackmon: Seen Blackmon do some of those catches at practice, he's ready in my opinion
@Weeden2Blackmon: About 5 more mins and I leave to prepare for UL, yea we're talking about PRACTICE! PRACTICE TO WIN!
@3greenebeans: Do you have a story behind why you wear #10?
@Weeden2Blackmon: No particular reason at all outside of, I was No. 5 in high school and I wanted to be twice as good
@Weeden2Blackmon: Last couple question Cowboy fans
@3greenebeans: What music do you listen to before games?
@Weeden2Blackmon: I listen to anything, I recently let the fans on facebook choose my playlist, I'll let you know how that goes
@Weeden2Blackmon: Thanks for all the conversation and questions, can't wait until Saturday. GO POKES
