Buzzmaster

  (2:28 PM)

Iowa State LB Alvin Bowen should be calling in soon. Send in your questions!

Buzzmaster

  (2:29 PM)

We've got Alvin!

Brad (Gadsden,Alabama)

What NFL LB do you compare yourself to?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:31 PM)

Ray Lewis. I've tried to dominate like him. He plays the game with a great passion.

Josh Meyer (Fort Dodge, IA)

What will you miss most about playing at ISU?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:31 PM)

The fans.

Mark H. (Bowling Green, OH)

Who was the toughest RB to tackle that you faced in college?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:31 PM)

Adrian Peterson, probably.

Dan (Detroit)

who has shown the most interest?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:32 PM)

Well, all I can say really is that a lot of the Tampa 2 teams. The coaches that came from under Tony Dungy, Tampa Bay, Bears, Colts, all those teams that run the Tampa 2 defense.

Pete C (Newark DE)

What team did you grow up a fan of?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:33 PM)

When I was young, I would just follow my brother. He liked the Jets. But when I started following it on my own, I liked the Broncos, because of Terrell Davis. They won the Super Bowl that year and then the next.

Robert (Youngstown, PA)

Any teams that you would prefer to play for?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:33 PM)

No. It doesn't matter. I would love to play for any team. Any team.

Ben, Denver

best ISU memory!

Alvin Bowen

  (2:34 PM)

There are a lot of them. Oh, man. Probably the last home game against Colorado. It was the most emotions behind it. It was my last game in Iowa. My little brother was actually there. He got to see that. I would say that game.

Sean (Philly)

The Eagles could use some LB help/depth. Have you heard any rumors on where you will go in the draft?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:35 PM)

To be honest, I have heard some rumors. I spoke to them at the combine, but I don't know how serious they were about wanting me. It wouldn't be bad playing for them.

Pete C (Newark DE)

Who was your favorite player as a kid?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:36 PM)

I didn't start really watching football until I started playing. When I started playing, I had a number of favorite players. A kid running back is going to like all great RBs. Walter Payton, Terrell Davis. But one player that had an impact on me was Ray Lewis. Always.

Sean (Philly)

Have you had your Pro Day yet? What are you working to improve on the most?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:37 PM)

From the combine, I'm working on my 40 a lot. I'm trying to get my time down. A lot of teams don't worry about it, but it does hold a statement because I am lighter than some other LBs. They say they love my drills, so I'm working on my 40 time.

Alvin Bowen

  (2:37 PM)

March 26 is my Pro Day.

Brad (Gadsden,Alabama)

Who is going to win the ncaa tourny and do you pick games?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:38 PM)

LOL. I really don't follow basketball. This is my first year ever watching. I do play basketball video games. NBA 2K is a game I play heavily. I play with Kobe Bryant. I believe he is the best player in the league.

Aaron (Ankeny, IA)

Dear Compliance Linebacker, How did you feel about your performance at the combine? Thanks for all your work at ISU we are going to miss you.

Alvin Bowen

  (2:39 PM)

Thank you for that. I felt like I did some good, some bad. I believe my drills went pretty well. I shouldn't have dropped that one ball. I believe I can run a better 40.

Anthony (Cleveland)

have teams talked to you about changing postions?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:40 PM)

No team has said they want to switch positions. One team asked me if I have ever played safety.

Burwell (Addison, PA)

Who's the best player in the NFL?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:40 PM)

Ray Lewis.

Mike (Manchester, NH)

How do you see yourself in the locker room. Are you the leader by voice or example. I know being a pats fan they seem to build around charactor. Are you the light guy in the locker room cracking jokes or are you very serious

Alvin Bowen

  (2:41 PM)

I'm cracking jokes all the way. That's my personality. I'm a high energy character guy. I've always been like that. I like to build up the morale of whoever.

Pete C (Newark DE)

Who is the best player you have ever met personally? Or who where you most taken back by?

Alvin Bowen

  (2:43 PM)

Rucker was pretty good. The guy from Missouri. He was a pretty good athlete. He kind of just said good game and said I'll see you at the combine. I would say he was pretty cool. I thought someone of that stardom would be a little more cocky. Him and Larry Grant both.

Alvin Bowen

  (2:44 PM)

Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to asking questions. I do have a myspace page that you can check out any time. And I have a facebook page. You can ask me any questions you want.