QUICK FACTS Name: Malcolm Bell Born: March 16, 1994, in Richmond, Virginia Parents: Wayne and Barbara Bell  Hometown: Richmond, Va. High School: Henrico H.S. Major at NCCU: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Curry Chicken Favorite TV Show: The Blacklist Favorite Music Artist: Young Thug  Favorite Book: Friday Night Lights Favorite Movie: Neighbors Favorite Athlete: Teddy Bridgewater

Question: Why did you choose NCCU?
Malcolm Bell: "Coming out of high school I only had a couple of Division I offers. When I took my unofficial visit to NCCU's homecoming I knew where I wanted to spend my college career."

Q: Tell me something interesting about yourself that others may not know.
MB: "I'm a great listener and I love helping others get through problems that they might have."
  
Q: What is your major? What do you want to do after NCCU?
MB: "Criminal Justice. I ultimately want to become a Federal Agent, preferably in ATF."
 
Q: What do you like most about being an NCCU Eagle?
MB: "The culture and tradition is like no other. There's no place I'd rather be."
 
Q: What has been your most memorable moment at NCCU?
MB: "Winning our first conference championship in 2014. Having success in something you love so much is an indescribable feeling."
 
Q: What is your favorite part of game day at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium?
MB: "Although I play offense, I get hyped up when our defense has an opposing team in a third down situation because the crowd is hectic and they really get into the game."
 
Q: Do you have any pre-game rituals?
MB: "Nothing really, I just listen to alternative rock and cool out, getting my mind right."
 
Q: Why football?
MB: "My parents introduced me to the game early and my early successes led me to stick with it. I thank God everyday for my mom taking me to join the local football league."
 
Q: What three words best describe you?  
MB: "Determined, Courageous, Calm."

Q: How would you like to be remembered from your playing days at NCCU?
MB: "No matter the situation, I always played hard and finished the job."
 
Q: If you could invite any living person to WG Pearson dining hall for lunch, who would it be and why?
MB: "My mom. I always enjoy times with her no matter what we're doing."