10 QUESTIONS WITH TAD KORNEGEY

Riderville.com staff

The season of 2009 was a breakout one for Defensive Back turned Linebacker Tad Kornegay. The Fordham product set career highs in tackles (74), interceptions (3) and fumble recoveries (3).

After arriving in Saskatchewan from Hamilton in 2007, Kornegay quickly proved to be a versatile defensive back. Having the ability to line up and play at any of the five positions in the secondary.

His move to Linebacker came in 2009 under new defensive coordinator Gary Etcheverry. It was in this system as a full time starter that Tad was able to utilize his quickness, ball skills and sure tackling on his way to becoming a fan favourite and CFL Western Division All-Star.

We had a chance to catch up with the Riders All-Star and social media guru to ask him a few questions.

Where have you been spending the off-season?Majority of it in New Jersey, but I've been traveling a lot.

What have you been up to this off-season?I'm a personal Trainer at a gym called Test Sports Club. I have regular clients but I specialize in training guys getting ready for the NFL Combine or their NFL Pro-Days.

What was the first thing you did when the season ended?Bought a Car. It was Much needed.

What are you looking forward to most about getting back to playing?Finishing what we started last year. And seeing what defensive scheme Coach Etch comes up with this year.

What your favourite thing about being a Roughrider?The fans are insane like me! I fit in well here. There's no atmosphere like Rider Nation.

How do you feel about all the changes that have taken place in Riderville?All you can do is

accept them, believe in them, and wish for the best to come from it. I think it's a good look for our program.

What’s your favourite or best memory from college football?When i had 6 interceptions in 2 games. Yes i said 6! Thats not a typo. HahaWhat’s on your ipod right now?I'm a music Guru so everything!…But im loving Drake's Song called "Over" right now.

What’s the last movie you saw?Avatar. I'm slacking on movie attendance right now.What’s one thing that Rider nation doesn’t know about you?They pretty much know everything as long as they follow me on Twitter and Facebook. Rider Nation only. No Coaches. You will be blocked! haha.

In his five year CFL career, Tad had amassed an impressive 177 tackles, 46 special teams tackles, two quarterback sacks, four interceptions and four fumble recoveries.