WKU DL wanted a winning environment

[WKUHilltopper]

WKU DL wanted a winning environment
Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jody Demling

Madison, Ala., Bob Jones High School defensive lineman Marquez Pride took three official visits prior to signing with Western Kentucky University last week.

But the 6-foot-3, 265-pound Pride said it was easy to pick the Hilltoppers over Troy ( Naa naaa na na naaa ), Samford and others because of the “whole package” at WKU.

“The coaches all told me we are going to win and I believe them,” Pride said. “They have built an environment to win there and I want to be part of it.”

Pride ranked as only a two-star recruit by Rivals but was a member of the Alabama Class 6-A All-State team and was named the Huntsville Times Elite Football Defensive MVP. He had 78 tackles, including 12 sacks as a senior.

“I am strong at rushing the passer and getting to the quarterback a few times and dumping them on their heads,” Pride said. “I’ve been a defensive lineman since I came into high school and I really like it. I just need to get stronger.”

Pride has a brother, Terrence Pride, who is a sophomore at Alabama A&M.

WKU DL wanted a winning environment | Jody Demling – Recruiting

[Chris]

Ok Mr. WKU, you're going to eat them words this year. You better dust off your "crow eatin'" recipe book!! Troy is gonna win the Sun Belt YET again!!!

We felt bad for winning 5 times straight so we took a year off, but come this year the kids gloves are coming off and Troy is gonna DOMINATE!!

[WKUHilltopper]

Ok Mr. WKU, you're going to eat them words this year. You better dust off your "crow eatin'" recipe book!! Troy is gonna win the Sun Belt YET again!!!

We felt bad for winning 5 times straight so we took a year off, but come this year the kids gloves are coming off and Troy is gonna DOMINATE!!

LOL!! I'm from Kentucky, remember? Crow, squirrel, coon, possum...its all good with biscuits and gravy!

[Chris]

LOL!! I'm from Kentucky, remember? Crow, squirrel, coon, possum...its all good with biscuits and gravy!