OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Robert Nkemdiche's eyes light up when talking about the transformation that's made him one of college football's most dominant players.
But the gigantic defensive tackle — who at 6-foot-4 and nearly 300 pounds anchors No. 3 Mississippi's defense — doesn't mention anything about work in the weight room, speed training or a greater understanding of football.
Instead he talks about Zen and centering himself.
He talks about interstellar science and enlightened souls.
He brings up Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead and traveling down 'The Golden Road.'"
"I have a different role on this team — a different DNA," Nkemdiche said.