By: Justin Boone
jboone@ticats.ca
Q: Tell Ticats fans, what was Rolly Lumbala like growing up?
Lumbala: (Laughs) I was a good kid, because my mom wouldn’t allow otherwise (Laughs).
Q: What got you out onto a football field for the first time as a child?
Lumbala: My older brother one day decided to join football and I went to see him play a few games and I just kind of got the bug for it.
Q: What type of player do you see yourself as?
Lumbala: I’m a hard worker and a character guy. Not always vocal with my voice, but I lead by example. I think I have a lot to bring to teams.
Q: That’s the easy question, now for the harder one, what’s something you think you can improve on?
Lumbala: I can improve everything. You can never be satisfied with anything about your game. So if it’s running routes, catching the ball better or pass protection, I just try to stay open minded and just kind of work on everything.
Q: How did last month’s Evaluation Camp go for you?
Lumbala: I think it went pretty well. It was a long process, but you just kind of try and hang in there and take it all in, but I think it went pretty well.
Q: Was it nice hanging out with some guys going through the whole draft process as well?
Lumbala: Yeah, I met a lot of people, and I knew a lot of them from playing bantam and pee wee football, but it was nice to reunite with them.
Q: Is there anyone playing the league right now that you compare yourself to?
Lumbala: Not really, no. Growing up I used to watch a lot of Mike Pringle. He was a powerback and I mean I would love to have the kind of success he has.
Q: What’s the highlight of your football career so far?
Lumbala: Probably just going down to the Texas against the Nation all-star game. It was nice, with everyone from different colleges all around the U.S. It was a neat experience.
Q: How do you get yourself prepared for a game, any pre-game rituals?
Lumbala: I kind of keep to myself on gameday. I always try to dress up the same, put the left sock first, then the right, that kind of crazy stuff, whatever makes me more comfortable I guess.
Q: What are you going to miss most about the college game?
Lumbala: The atmosphere, the band and that sort of thing. It’s neat.
