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With the indoor track and field season coming to a close and spring practice starting to heat up, two-sport athletes Brian Robison and Michael Huff took a break from their very hectic schedules to chat about track and field, football and balancing all they have on their plates.

Brian Robison
On the indoor season: I think we had a good start. It was probably the best start I have had since I've been at UT. The conference championships didn't go the way I wanted them to. But, life goes on, and I am looking forward to the outdoor season.

On balancing spring football and track: Of course it is tough; my body is a little worn down. Being a two-sport athlete, I know that even when I am worn down I still have to come out and give 100 percent every day.

On classes: They are going well. I always enjoy my kinesiology classes because that is what I am majoring in. Calculus is difficult, but I like challenges. It can be frustrating sometimes, but it can also be fun. I'm just working hard to get my degree.

On spring football: I definitely had to get back into the routine on the first day. After practicing for the first few days, I am beginning to feel like I am better than I was at the end of last season.

On similarities between shot put and football: The two sports are very similar. I have to be explosive on defense just like I do when I throw in track. Also, the way a defender punches coming off the ball is a lot like the way I punch when I'm throwing the shot put. I have to bring all of my energy either way and work on my technique. When game time gets here, I have to buckle up, strap up and get after it.

Michael Huff
On balancing football and track: I feel good right now despite the fact that I am a little tired and sore. I have looked forward to getting back into football and being on the field. I'm also looking forward to the outdoor track season.

On track workouts helping with football: My track workouts have helped a lot with football because we obviously do a lot of speed training and explosive drills. Being a defensive back, everything is about using explosive speed, so it helps. I see a little bit of an extra burst on the football field. It has been easier to run the other players down.

On running form: In high school track, I really didn't use my form. I just ran. Here, I have worked on the basics, and I am hoping to have them down by the time the outdoor championships come around.

On academics: I have a busy schedule. I've spent a lot of time working with my teachers and most of them have helped me out a lot. Basically, I'm just working hard to balance everything I have on my plate.

On his goals for outdoor track and field: I don't really have any specific goals. I just want to help the team win a Big 12 Championship and if I qualify for the NCAA Championships, which would be my ultimate goal, it would be great.

On building off of a great junior season in football: I feel great, but I know there is always room to improve. The main thing I want to accomplish is to get better every day. That is basically what I'm focused on.

On Coach Chizic: I am glad that he can look to me as a leader. I have been here for four years already and have done a lot of work on the football field. He knows that if he needs me to do anything he can always count on me.