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3. Once in the Submit Article area, you have several areas that need to be completed for the article to be accepted and published.  You need to give the article a Title, enter your actual article body into the large area, select a Section (general topic, eg; NFL, NHL, etc.) and Category (specific to the topic, eg; Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, etc.) and set the article to Published.  *Some notes before moving on, you can select to display the article on the front page but the way we have our layout it will not make a difference, so I would recommend leaving that at default.  You can also set a date that you want the article published but again, I would leave those settings as well as the Access Level at default.  Anything else and the story you submit may not appear as you expect. I also suggest adding a description to your article in the proper field as well as the addition of some key words.  See my example below, but these should be search terms you would expect people to use to find your article.
4. Finally, once everything is entered like you would like it to appear, scroll back to the top of the page and hit the Save button.  This will put the article into a pending mode for the administrators (Lee and I) to review and look over.  We generally just make sure everything is where it needs to be and that the article is assigned to the proper section and category.  We also obviously make sure it is appropriate content.  We don't censor for sure, but we need to stay nice and legal like.

This week, Tailgate365 had the distinct pleasure to interview Brandon Myers, a Tight End out of the University of Iowa.  Brandon will be heading for the NFL this season and has the size and strength to make an impact.  Thanks to Nate Haber and Dave Lee from PlayersRep.com for working with us to get this together.

TG365 - Coach Ferentz has traditionally built his teams from the line outwards. What have you learned from him as a Tight End that you think will help you in the NFL the most?

BM - Technique is something coach emphasizes the most. He has taught me to be very critical of my technique and be aware of what I was doing on a day-to-day basis. Learning from a very proven coach has been great. I feel that I know what I'm doing right or wrong and I can fix them by watching film and taking that to the practice field.

TG365 - What are your workout numbers?

BM - We haven't really timed anything. The only thing we have done is the bench. I got 19 during the first week of training.

TG365 - Who was the toughest defender you faced during your time at Iowa?

BM - Matt Roth, Kenny Iwebema (Iowa), and Corey Wooten from Northwestern.

TG365 - Where are you working out and who are some of the players you are training with?

BM - I'm working out in Iowa City with our training staff. I'm working out with Shonn Greene, Mitch King, Seth Olsen, Bradley Fletcher, Rob Bruggement, and Sean Considine.

TG365 - What do you think the biggest challenge will be going from the Big 10 to the NFL?

BM - The biggest thing from what I have heard is the speed of the game.

TG365 - When you were growing up, what NFL team did you dream of playing for?

BM - I grew up wanting to play for the Cowboys.

TG365 - I am from Iowa and have been rooting for the Black and Gold since I was a kid. Being from Prairie City, did you grow up wanting to be a Hawkeye?

BM - Being a little kid and growing up watching the Hawks I always wanted to "run out of the tunnel" just like the Hawks. It was definitely a dream of mine to be a Hawkeye.

TG365 - The Outback Bowl was total domination for the Hawks. How great was it to take down an SEC team in a prime time bowl?

BM - It was a great feeling. The year before we were watching teams play on new years day. It kind of humbled us and we came together as a team which helped us through the season. Making a bowl game and winning in convincing fashion was a great way to end the season and my career. It's something that I will never forget.

TG365 - Which do you get the biggest thrill out of, throwing down a bone-crushing block so your team can score or catching a touchdown yourself for the glory?

BM - It doesn't matter to me as long as the offense puts points on the board.

TG365 - And now we want to give you a chance to brag a little with a simple question. Brandon Myers, why are you so awesome?

BM - I feel that I bring a lot to the table. I can make a big catch for a first down or make a block to spring a back for a gain.

Thanks again to Brandon for taking the time to talk with us!