Talman Gardner, an Interview.

Talman Gardner Wait for His Turn at Camp

June 31 2007,



Today Camp at I Spoke to Talman Gardner
After A Hot and Wet Morning practice

We talk about his days at Florida State
Learning under Legendary Coach Bobby Bowden.
"I was a Raw 18 year old kid.
I learned a lot that 1st my year soaking everything up like a Sponge"

we Talk about a Catch
He made vs Miami in his 3rd year at FSU
Then we talk about his Time with New Orleans Saints
I asked if He thought his Friend Aaron Brooks would be Pickup by a NFL Team soon.
He Felt Oakland was just Bad Spot for his Friend. .


I then asked about his 2nd Shot with Ticats.
We talk about his Tough break and being cut at last years Camp.
How The Ticats Tried to get Him back in Hamilton late last Season.
They Where unable to Cause He Sign with the AFL Team In KC.
I asked if He Surprised to be back with the Tigercats

"No I went to the AFL but I was Released before Camp
I like this football Better then the Area League.
I am Runner
I Run Fast The Larger Field is Better for me

I don't care where I play Slot or Receiver
I am the Type of person who likes to learn
That means I can help My team.
If someone Get Hurts Coach Can Put me in.

I guess you know Shawn King
"Yes We use to work out Together when He was at Tulane"
Now your Team Mates here in Hamilton Now
" Yes... We Still Work out in off Season Together."




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Side notes From Practice :
Shawn King Got The 1st Fine of year for leaving his Helmet on the Field After Practice.
Timmy Chang had to Take King his Helmet .
King is using #12 at Camp Cause #10 is Retired .
Nick Setta is only Kicker in Camp at This Time
Alot Base Drills today Routes All 5 QB where Present.
Today was just Light workout with Vets due Saturday for Physicals