Quick Q&A Interview with Bentonville Arkansas CB Tyrone Mahone
Written by Ryan Wright
Football is a mentally and physically demanding sport pushing each competitor to their limits game after game, practice after practice. Even those players already recognized for their amazing talents have to overcome unfortunate obstacles in the sometimes brutal sport. One such gifted player dealt an unfortunate hand at the end of the 2014 Arkansas high school football season was Tyrone Mahone.
The recruiting rankings do not fully represent the abilities of the Bentonville High School talent. Mahone has been a starter for the back-to-back state champions since his sophomore year. In 2014 he finished the season with 41 tackles, 22 solo, along with two interceptions, and a forced fumble. The 6’0”, 175 pound, athlete is quick on quick with a reported 4.3 forty-yard dash and an explosive shuttle time of 4.19.
If there was a theme going into Mahone’s senior season one could label it “wait and see.” Despite being one of the best in the state of Arkansas, and in the nation, at the cornerback position a broken ankle in the semifinals of the playoffs has kept college recruiters at bay wanting to see if Mahone can return to top form. Mahone’s lone offer is from Eastern Illinois with Arkansas, Arkansas State, Kansas State, Memphis, Missouri, Navy, Nebraska, and Purdue among the list of those wanting to “wait and see.”
We asked Tyrone all about his football career in a previous interview but wanted to know what the Arkansas athlete was like off the field putting him through our ongoing “getting to know you” Q&A series.
Question & Answer
Tyrone, what is your favorite movie?
“The Sixth Man with the Wayne Brothers.”
Who is your favorite actor?
“Will Smith.”
Who is your favorite actress?
“Hmm, maybe Jennifer Lawrence?”
What is your favorite TV show?
“The Regular Show.”
What is your favorite book?
“My Name is Buddy (Buddy Charles).”
What is your favorite type of music?
“Hip-Hop and Rap.”
Do you have a favorite musician or band?
“Drake.”
What music do you listen to getting hyped for a game or practice?
“Future.”
Do you have a pregame ritual?
“Yeah, I go lay down near two of my friends, listen to music, and sleep.”
What hobbies do you have outside of football?
“I hang out with friends and go workout. We hike a lot out here, hammock, and play basketball.”
Do you have any unique skills like speak a foreign language or play an instrument?
“Hmm, none that come to mind.”
What is your favorite type of food?
“French fries.”
Do you have a favorite game system?
“I prefer Xbox.”
What is your favorite game?
“Right now 2K15.”
What is your favorite subject in school?
“History.”
What is your least favorite subject?
“Math.”
Who is your favorite all-time athlete?
“Muhammad Ali.”
Which holiday is your favorite holiday?
“Christmas.”
If you could be a superhero which superhero would you be?
“The Flash.”
Why the Flash?
“He runs so fast he’s basically invisible. He can do whatever he wants because he’s the Flash.”
Which team is your favorite professional sports team?
“Probably the (Green Bay) Packers.”
Why the Packers?
“I know a lot of people who live in Wisconsin. I’ve visited there and I’ve gone to a couple of their games.”
Photo credit: 247sports.com; Tyrone Mahone
Photo credit: hudl.com; Tyrone Mahone gets the big hit