Chat with former W. Virginia DE Johnny Dingle

Dingle proved to be West Virginia's most disruptive force on the West Virginia defensive line in 2007. He posted career highs in nearly every category. He led the team with nine sacks and 19 tackles for loss. He had a total of 48 tackles. He also had three pass breakups which was fourth on the team.
According to Dingle's Scouts Inc.'s draft profile, Dingle "projects as a mid-round pick in the 2008 draft and his best fit could be as a sub-package lineman on a smaller defensive front such as the Colts'...Can beat linemen with his first step and shows good closing burst to the QB. Can be a powerful hitter. Has enough strength to anchor versus the run, so long as he's playing with good leverage."
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Buzzmaster (2:35 PM)
We've got Johnny!
Dan (North Carolina)
When did you think you could play in the NFL?
Johnny Dingle (2:36 PM)
Last year, I set goals and I started thinking about the NFL. I got an NFL tatoo. I've had that dream of the next level.
Phillip (Tucson)
What's your favorite memory?
Johnny Dingle (2:36 PM)
Beating Louisville this year at home. They beat us last year at their home.
Anthony (Cleveland)
Where will you be on Draft Day?
Johnny Dingle (2:37 PM)
Well, so far, I'm thinking about just relaxing. Cooling out my mind at my grandmother's house, probably, barbecuing.
Mike (Chicago)
are you going to have a sack dance in the NFL?
Johnny Dingle (2:38 PM)
Yeah, I'm going to make up one. I'll have one that carries me on for the next 10 years of my life. I'll have one for you.
Nick NJ
In your mind, who is the best player in the draft?
Johnny Dingle (2:38 PM)
I've seen the OT Jake Long. I think him and Darren McFadden and Glenn Dorsey are my top three.
Frank (DC)
Just how fast is Pat White?
Johnny Dingle (2:38 PM)
Like chasing after a rabbitt.
Jonathan (Charleston WV)
Johnny I am surprised you made it to the chat. There have been rumors swirling that the Oklahoma left tackle was still holding you in Arizona. What is your take on Bill Stewart as the next head coach at WVU? Good luck in the draft!
Johnny Dingle (2:39 PM)
Bill is a great guy. He is going to bring the attitude that WVU needs. He'll guide them to success.
Hank (Miami)
biggest Big East rival?
Johnny Dingle (2:39 PM)
Pitt.
Ryan (Rochester, NY)
What NFL team would you most like to play for?
Johnny Dingle (2:40 PM)
Whichever drafts me the quickest! It doesn't matter. I'm getting ready to do something that I really want to do. It doesn't matter.
Trevor (Toledo, OH)
What's your favorite move you use to get to the QB?
Johnny Dingle (2:40 PM)
It's called a lean and you get right by the tackle.
Kevin (Virginia)
When you guys have been in the title national hunt the last couple of seasons, there were always critics of the team, saying your schedule was too easy or your offense was a big gimick. What did you guys on the team think about people saying that kind of stuff?
Johnny Dingle (2:41 PM)
We never really looked into the media and what they said. We just read about our opponents. We just proved them wrong.
Luke (NY)
Favorite campus eatery?
Johnny Dingle (2:42 PM)
Hmmmm. I used to love to eat at Road House.
{Hatboro,Pa.}
Do play fantasy sports and which ones if you do. Thanks
Johnny Dingle (2:42 PM)
No, I never played any fantasy sports. I play my XBox 360.
Daniel (Hammond, IN)
How cool will it be for you to be on MAdden?
Johnny Dingle (2:43 PM)
I'm a big Madden fan. I'll look forward to being in that video game.
Don (NYC)
fav. DE?
Johnny Dingle (2:43 PM)
Dwight Freeny and Javon Kearse.
greg ((LA,CA.))
do you think west virgina will have the same explosive offence with noel devine... and otheres??
Johnny Dingle (2:44 PM)
The young guns will have to step up. This might be the year that we take it all the way to a national title.
Bill (Philly)
when you were a kid what was your NFL team?>
Johnny Dingle (2:44 PM)
Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins.
Bob (Cleveland,Ohio)
Who was your favorite player growing up?
Johnny Dingle (2:45 PM)
Watching Charles Haley. A little bit of Lawrence Taylor in his older days.
Chris (Raleigh NC via Sunnyside)
Who was the toughest Offensive Tackle you faced during your years @ WVU?
Johnny Dingle (2:46 PM)
I can say when we played Georgia in the bowl game, they had one of the toughest offensive lines in the game when we beat them in the Sugar Bowl.
Johnny Dingle (2:48 PM)
Thank you to all my fans for supporting me. Keep on supporting me at the next level. I'll give you something to talk about.
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