Jeff King Season 2005

What are your expectations for your senior season?
A National Championship. I think that as you get to your senior season, you start looking back on it and the wins mean a lot more than catches or personal accomplishments.

What has been your best sports experience so far?
I think playing in the Sugar Bowl and winning the league championship has been the most special so far.

What player do you see really stepping up and surprising people this year?
I think there are a lot of candidates for that, but I believe with Marcus [Vick] coming back, he will show what he is all about. He'll show people what he can do and surprise everyone.

What is one thing that many people would be surprised to know about you?
People probably know this already, but I'm a low-key guy. I really don't talk a lot.

If you could switch places with any player on your team for since you've been here, who would it be and why?
Bryan Randall. I would like to play quarterback because everyone wants to play that position and he is one of the best that has ever played here.

If you had a theme song for your life, what would it be?
"Small Town" by John Mellancamp.

If you could meet any person in the world, who would it be?
Joe Montana.

How will you go about making sure that the tight ends after you will follow in your footsteps?
I think that when I got here, I had two good people to follow and they led by example. If you watched them practice, you would see how hard they worked and I want to be like that.

What is the best part of a Virginia Tech home game?
The atmosphere. The crowd. It's no secret that we feed off them. We have the best fans in the world and they like to be heard.

Who is your biggest on-the-field influence? Off-the field influence?
On field influence would be Coach Beamer. Everything I've learned since I've been here has been from him. I believe he is one of the best teachers in college football. Off the field, it has to be my mom. She keeps me straight.

First, it was Bryan Randall. Then you. Who will be the football player playing basketball next year and why?
I wouldn't be surprised if Duane Brown or Justin Harper played. They are pretty solid ballplayers right there. Those are some candidates.

Where have you been able to travel that you never thought you would - or one place you always wanted to play and were able to since you played sports at Virginia Tech?
Cameron Indoor Stadium was really special [for basketball] as was New Orleans with the Sugar Bowl. Anytime you can play at both places within a year, it is special.

What are you going to miss the most after you leave Virginia Tech?
Being around the guys and being with the team. This is a special place. Coach Beamer makes it feel like a family and I think that when you lose you the seniors you are losing great friends.