Warchant TV 1-on-1: Former FSU defensive lineman Everett Dawkins
Former Florida State football player Everett Dawkins sits down with our Ira Schoffel to discuss his career with the Seminoles, how he and his teammates turned the program around when Jimbo Fisher took over as head coach, why he's optimistic about new head coach Mike Norvell, and what's going on with his new career as a recording artist.
Dawkins, a South Carolina native, played at Florida State from 2008-12 and started 41 games on the defensive line during his college career. He later played several years of professional football (NFL and arena league) and now is an aspiring hip-hop artist.
Going by the recording name A1Dawk, Dawkins has released three songs on various streaming services, has launched a YouTube channel and is planning to release a new EP in the coming weeks.
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INTERVIEW TOPICS (Time stamps)
* Being recruited by FSU, Bobby Bowden & Jimbo Fisher (1:25)
* His early years at FSU -- 2008-'09 (5:05)
* How they transformed defense under Mark Stoops (8:55)
* Comparing that time to FSU's defensive struggles right now (11:10)
* Social media and the Marvin Wilson situation (12:15)
* Watching FSU games as a fan (16:15)
* His move to DT and his NFL career (17:00)
* How 2011 & 2012 teams set stage for '13 national title (22:20)
* 'Sick to my stomach' about 2012 team coming up short (26:55)
* Impressions of FSU head coach Mike Norvell (28:55)
* Leaving football, starting career as recording artist (31:50)
* His new song release on July 2 and his upcoming EP (40:20)
* Birth of his son (44:05)
How you can follow Everett Dawkins' musical career:
* Spotify
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