No. 3 Mississippi’s Robert Nkemdiche dominating for Rebels

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2015, file photo, Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) takes a photos with fans after they defeated Alabama in an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Whether it was Zen or just the brute force of his body crashing through the Alabama offensive line, Nkemdiche had the best game of his college career in the Rebels’ stunning 43-37 victory over the Crimson Tide last Saturday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File) FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2015, file photo, Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) takes a photos with fans after they defeated Alabama in an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Whether it was Zen or just the brute force of his body crashing through the Alabama offensive line, Nkemdiche had the best game of his college career in the Rebels’ stunning 43-37 victory over the Crimson Tide last Saturday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

By Associated Press September 24, 2015 5 min read

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.'”