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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois State chapter.

Meet this weeks Campus Celebrity, Josh Burch. Josh is a senior who plays for the football team at Illinois State University. As you may know, the football team happen to be 7-1 right now!

 

Name: Josh Burch

Year: Senior 

Major: Construction Management 

Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

Position: Cornerback 

Her Campus ISU: How did you get recruited for ISU football? 

Josh Burch: I was just a stud in high school *laughs*. But really, I had to make a highlight reel from everything I did in high school and then my coach sent it to a bunch of schools; ISU was one of them. 

 

HC ISU: What is your relationship like with the guys?

JB: We have an extremely close bond, I mean we shower together—how much closer can you get? 

 

HC ISU: Is this your favorite season?

JB: Yes because the relationship with the guys and our record so far. 

 

HC ISU: How does coach get you guys prepared for the games? 

JB: He keeps reminding us how good we could be and how we could win a national championship.

 

HC ISU: Do you feel like the pressure is on more now than ever? 

JB: No because we are the underdogs. 

 

HC ISU: How is the community/ISU community treating you guys?  

JB: Coming to the games more and just showing more love overall.

 

HC ISU: How do you feel before a game? 

JB: Huge adrenalin rush. I feel like I’m about to get into a fight. 

 

HC ISU: …and after a win?

JB: Tired but so happy at the same time.

 

HC ISU: Future plans/hopes?  

JB: To play in the NFL, then become a successful father and businessman. 

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