Traffic. Department store mannequins. Perfectly thrown back shoulder passes.
Other than that, it's hard to get a rise out of Stingley – so hard, in fact, that when I called to ask his father for some questions to ask him for the latest episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast, Derek Stingley Sr.'s first inquiry was simple: "Ask him what gets under his skin."
Turns out, not much.
Through seven games, Stingley has been a stoic superstar for the Tigers, perhaps their best defensive player at just 18 years old. Opponents are just 18-of-39 (46%) for 255 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions when throwing his way, good for a paltry NFL passer rating of just 52.