Cie Grant

iceshack149 · 07-08-2003, 01:26 AM

Here's some information on Cie Grant that I found off of BillyC's Jerome Pathon Post. He's one of the reasons that I'll pay alot more attention to the pre-season this year:

Saints' Cie Grant: I'll work to fit in, where ever that may be
News-Star news services
Posted on June 11, 2003

http://www.thenewsstar.com/html/9C5C...C5A8EF59.shtml

Saints' multiple threat Cie Grant

Ohio State linebacker Cie Grant does a little of everything: Chosen by New Orleans with the 86th overall selection, Grant also has experience as a cornerback, strong safety and free safety. He's the third Ohio State player on the Saints roster, joining long snapper Kevin Houser and center LeCharles Bentley. An All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention, Grant was also named the Buckeyes' Most Inspirational Player in 2002. He recorded 146 tackles with four sacks for minus 36 yards in his collegiate career - along with four interceptions for 44 yards in returns. Oh, and that was him pressuring Miami's Ken Dorsey into an incompletion that would secure the national championship for the Buckeyes a few months back. So, yeah, that's where the conversation begins:

Talk about Dorsey.

It was big. Ken Dorsey's a great competitor along with that Miami team and for our team to go in there and play the way we did, it was very good and it was huge for me to make the plays at the end to close out the season and get to the championship.

It was a total team effort. I can't take all the credit. It feels good to be that guy.

How do you feel about playing for a former linebacker like Jim Haslett?

I'm looking forward to it. In conversations with Coach Haslett, he seems like he's straightforward and is a hardnosed guy. I think he's a good coach. I got my boy down here, LeCharles Bentley. He filled me in a little bit. I'll just go and work hard.

How difficult has it been to switch to so many positions?

First of all, I have a lot of faith in God and a lot of faith in my ability - and I know that if I keep things in perspective and keep a good relationship with him and myself that anything's possible. That's the way I've always been. I've never been a one-position guy. I've played many positions over the years and I think that's part of the reason why I'm where I'm at right now.

Do you see yourself as an outside linebacker down the road?

I see myself wherever I fit. I only played linebacker for one year and I did a good job at the outside linebacker position. Whether I'm an outside linebacker or inside linebacker, I'll work very hard and know exactly where I'm supposed to be at.

How did you come up with your name?

My mom named me that. I don't even know exactly. I just know I've been going by it ever since I could talk. That's what I've been going by.

[Edited on 8/7/2003 by iceshack149]

07-08-2003, 01:26 AM	#1
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,334 Blog Entries: 1	Cie Grant Here's some information on Cie Grant that I found off of BillyC's Jerome Pathon Post. He's one of the reasons that I'll pay alot more attention to the pre-season this year: Saints' Cie Grant: I'll work to fit in, where ever that may be News-Star news services Posted on June 11, 2003 http://www.thenewsstar.com/html/9C5C...C5A8EF59.shtml Saints' multiple threat Cie Grant Ohio State linebacker Cie Grant does a little of everything: Chosen by New Orleans with the 86th overall selection, Grant also has experience as a cornerback, strong safety and free safety. He's the third Ohio State player on the Saints roster, joining long snapper Kevin Houser and center LeCharles Bentley. An All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention, Grant was also named the Buckeyes' Most Inspirational Player in 2002. He recorded 146 tackles with four sacks for minus 36 yards in his collegiate career - along with four interceptions for 44 yards in returns. Oh, and that was him pressuring Miami's Ken Dorsey into an incompletion that would secure the national championship for the Buckeyes a few months back. So, yeah, that's where the conversation begins: Talk about Dorsey. It was big. Ken Dorsey's a great competitor along with that Miami team and for our team to go in there and play the way we did, it was very good and it was huge for me to make the plays at the end to close out the season and get to the championship. It was a total team effort. I can't take all the credit. It feels good to be that guy. How do you feel about playing for a former linebacker like Jim Haslett? I'm looking forward to it. In conversations with Coach Haslett, he seems like he's straightforward and is a hardnosed guy. I think he's a good coach. I got my boy down here, LeCharles Bentley. He filled me in a little bit. I'll just go and work hard. How difficult has it been to switch to so many positions? First of all, I have a lot of faith in God and a lot of faith in my ability - and I know that if I keep things in perspective and keep a good relationship with him and myself that anything's possible. That's the way I've always been. I've never been a one-position guy. I've played many positions over the years and I think that's part of the reason why I'm where I'm at right now. Do you see yourself as an outside linebacker down the road? I see myself wherever I fit. I only played linebacker for one year and I did a good job at the outside linebacker position. Whether I'm an outside linebacker or inside linebacker, I'll work very hard and know exactly where I'm supposed to be at. How did you come up with your name? My mom named me that. I don't even know exactly. I just know I've been going by it ever since I could talk. That's what I've been going by. [Edited on 8/7/2003 by iceshack149]