Missouri freshman defensive tackle Kobie Whiteside sees the late Reggie White as a role model, but it has nothing to do with sacking the quarterback.
Sure, Whiteside set lofty on-field goals for 2017 — six sacks and 40 tackles — but it’s White’s faith, which earned him the moniker “Minister of Defense,” that really piqued his interest.
It’s also why Whiteside is endeavoring to learn Hebrew.
“When I was little, I looked into Reggie White,” Whiteside said. “I saw how he combined his spirituality with football, and that’s what I want to do.”
Whiteside started studying Hebrew in eighth grade using a phone app.