Stanford Football Team Reports For Camp
An eager Stanford Football team reported for 2007 training camp on Sunday under the guidance of first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh.
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Getting To Know Offensive Guard Alex Fletcher
Nickname: Fletch I would describe myself as a person as: Intense and ambitious What people don’t know about me is: I was a highly ranked tennis player when I was 12 The reason I love football is: It is legal combat and my teammates I pattern my play after: Nobody For me to improve as a person, I need to: Hang out with C-los … great guy My favorite pre-game ritual is: Puking because I feel better after Currently on my iPod: Jessica Simpson My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Navy in Annapolis with my family and friends in attendance The biggest thrill in my life to date is: In South Bend laying out Victor Abiamari on our sidelines The teammates I admire the most are: All of the non-scholarship players My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los Angeles Coliseum The toughest player I have faced in college is: Haloti Ngata (Oregon) Friends from other college football teams are: C.J. Bacher (Northwestern), Brandon Robinson (Boston College), Matt Hahn (Penn State), John-Kevin Dolce (Virginia) The reason I chose Stanford University is: For life after football The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates My favorite class at Stanford is: MS&E 193 My least favorite class at Stanford is: French 3 What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The type of success that the players have after they graduate in anything that they do The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Yankees, Giants, Knicks The athlete I admire most is: John Starks The people I admire most are: Jesse Rogers, Jim Stump Favorite Website: espn.com Favorite Food: BBQ Least Favorite Food: Salmon Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, SportsCenter, NFL Total Access If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing college lacrosse After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great football player The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My mom One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My dad playing football The place I’d most like to visit: Australia The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo Hobbies: Working out and CPG Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL My advice to youngsters: Hard work does not guarantee you anything, but without it you don’t have a chance My most prized possession: The cross in my backpack If I won $1 million, I would: Invest The one thing about college football I would change: Pay the players
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Getting To Know Free Safety Carlos McFall
Nickname: C-Los I would describe myself as a person as: Righteous and hardworking What people don’t know about me is: I can ride a unicycle The reason I love football is: You get to compete every single play I pattern my play after: Ty Law For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to improve my relationship with God My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music My greatest athletic moment is: My first touchdown The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing my letter of intent to attend Stanford University My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new Stanford Stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Evan Moore A friend from another college team is: Cory Bennett (Oklahoma) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best combination of athletics and academics in the nation Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Hard work and determination are the keys to success The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates My favorite class at Stanford is: French Women in Cinema My least favorite class at Stanford is: Calculus What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Team unity The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Dallas Cowboys When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Randall Cunningham The athlete I admire most is: LeBron James If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Christ The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson Best book I have ever read: Where the Red Fern Grows Favorite Food: Italian Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Cereal Favorite Movie: Boomerang Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Favorite Actor: Jamie Fox Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Bill Bellamy My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Interception returned to “the house!!!” Favorite musical groups or performers: Chamillionaire, Slim Thug and Paul Wall If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing college baseball After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: One of the best The best advice I ever received was: “You can’t just be good, you have to be better!” – My dad The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My mom and dad One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Jesus’ resurrection The place I’d most like to visit: Tahiti The favorite place I’ve visited: Disney World Hobbies: Fishing Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Sitting on my yacht My advice to youngsters: Know what you want, and don’t stop until you get it My most prized possession: My father’s good luck charm that he wore under his football pads in college If I won $1 million, I would: Invest The one thing about college football I would change: Pay us!
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Getting To Know Defensive End Udeme Udofia
Nicknames: Udeem, Dem Dem, U I would describe myself as a person as: Passionate What people don’t know about me is: I’m an outgoing person The reason I love football is: It is the most challenging game to play I pattern my play after: Simeon Rice and Julius Peppers For me to improve as a person, I need to: Accept criticism better My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne My greatest athletic moment is: Going to occur this season The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting accepted to Stanford The teammate I admire the most is: Ekom Udofia My favorite stadium in which to play is: Sun Devil Stadium The reason I chose Stanford University is: The great combination of athletics and academics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You need to put in the work if you want to succeed The best thing about Stanford is: Everyone here is extremely talented My favorite class at Stanford is: Politics and Public Policy My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Its dedication to not only making you great on the field, but giving you the opportunities to make a positive impact in life once your football career is over The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Reggie White The athletes I admire most are: Ray Lewis and Kevin Garnett The people I admire most are: My parents If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My family The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Muhammad Ali and Batman Favorite Website: espn.com Best book I have read: Purpose Driven Life Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meatballs Least Favorite Food: Apples If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Spaghetti Favorite Movie: Batman Begins Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Myself My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning the National Championship Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne If I were not playing college football, I would be: A chef After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great friend, teammate and player The best advice I ever received was: Never stop working until you are the best in everything you want to be The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My father One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech The place I’d most like to visit: Nigeria The favorite place I’ve visited: Florida Hobbies: Playing video games and reading Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL My advice to youngsters: Put in the time to become great about whatever you are passionate about My most prized possession: My desire to attain my goals If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my family whatever they wanted The one thing about college football I would change: Have a playoff system
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Getting To Know Center Tim Mattran
I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal What people don’t know about me is: I skipped fourth grade For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more organized My favorite pre-game ritual is: The Walk My greatest athletic moment is: Earning a scholarship at Stanford The reason I chose Stanford University is: The combination of world-class academics and athletics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To not be afraid of asking for help The best thing about Stanford is: Blue skies and palm trees The sports team I followed when I was younger: Minnesota Twins When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: A quarterback Best book I have read: Catch-22 If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Chicken, bananas and tortilla chips Favorite Movie: Crash Favorite TV Show: Heroes My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scooping up a fumble and rumbling for the winning touchdown in the Rose Bowl If I were not playing college football, I would be: Bored The best advice I ever received was: Keep your pads down The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand The favorite place I’ve visited: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico My most prized possession: My Tivo If I won $1 million, I would: Invest most of it and travel with the rest The one thing about college football I would change: Is using a playoff instead of the BCS to decide the national championship
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Getting To Know Defensive End Pannel Egboh
Nickname: Peazy I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated I pattern my play after: Jevon Kearse For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pray more often My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to Lil Jon My greatest athletic moment is: Playing high school basketball and going three rounds in the playoffs The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Dallas Cowboys When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Charles Haley The athlete I admire most is: Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon The person I admire most is: My father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My family Favorite Food: Steak If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Spaghetti Favorite Actress: Halle Berry If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Tom “Tiny” Lister, Jr. My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Dunking the ball over defenders in the second round of my high school playoffs If I were not playing college football, I would be: In a marching band The best advice I ever received was: Never forget where you came from The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My father The favorite place I’ve visited: Nigeria Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL or an orthopedic surgeon My advice to youngsters: Academics is key
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents a new home
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Getting To Know Long Snapper Brent Newhouse
Nickname: House I would describe myself as a person as: Focused What people don’t know about me is: How I picked up long snapping The reason I love football is: The life lessons you learn I pattern my play after: David Binn For me to improve as a person, I need to: Not overanalyze things My favorite pre-game ritual is: A long stretch The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford My favorite stadium in which to play is: Arizona State A friend from another college football team is: Mike Carley (Penn) The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the best school in the country Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Engineering is not for everyone The best thing about Stanford is: The student-athletes My favorite class at Stanford is: Economics 1 My least favorite class at Stanford is: E154 The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Los Angeles Kings Favorite Food: Steak Least Favorite Food: All vegetables If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Pasta and chicken Favorite Movie:Gladiator Favorite TV Show:The Simpsons Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing the drums and wasting time After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: The best at what I did The place I’d most like to visit: Australia The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i My advice to youngsters: Work hard and keep your options open
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Getting To Know Place Kicker Derek Belch
I would describe myself as a person as: Genuine The reason I love football is: The electricity and excitement in the air on game day My greatest athletic moment is: Hitting three field goals in a game as a junior in high school… one was 47 yards… the last one was a game-winner with 29 seconds The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Shaking hands with President Bush A friend from another college football team is: Dustin Byington (Columbia) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The combination of academic and athletic prestige is unbeatable The best thing about Stanford is: The people you meet The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Chargers, Padres When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The athlete I admire most is: Tony Gwynn The person I admire most is: My father Favorite Food: Pasta Least Favorite Food: Anything green If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Pasta Favorite Movie:The Last Samurai Favorite TV Show:SportsCenter If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Tom Cruise My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Kicking a game-winning field goal in the Rose Bowl Favorite musical group or performer: No favorite If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing baseball, golf The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My mom and dad One moment in history I wish I could have seen: USA beating Russia in hockey in the Olympics The place I’d most like to visit: Augusta National Golf Club The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Hobbies: Golf, drawing, video games Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy and successful My advice to youngsters: Always be true to yourself My most prized possession: My life If I won $1 million, I would: Play the top 100 golf courses in the world
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Getting To Know Running Back Toby Gerhart
Nickname: Touchdown Toby I would describe myself as a person as: Quiet, humble and competitive What people don’t know about me is: I am terrified of horror movies The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness, my teammates, and thrill of walking out onto the field on Saturdays I pattern my play after: My father For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more open with people and not be so quiet My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting nauseous from being nervous Currently on my iPod: Anything country My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CIF football championship my senior year The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being able to play both baseball and football at Stanford My favorite stadium in which to play is: Autzen Stadium (Oregon) The toughest player I have faced in college is: Rey Maualuga – USC A friend from another college football team is: Garth Gerhart, my brother (Arizona State) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The camaraderie of the team, the coaching staff, and mixing the ability to have fun with the passion to win Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To overcome adversity on the football field The best thing about Stanford is: Meeting some of the most gifted and talented people in the world My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: We work harder and should commit fewer mistakes The sports team I followed when I was younger: Green Bay Packers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My dad The athlete I admire most is: Bo Jackson The person I admire most is: My mom If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesse James
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Getting To Know Tight End Jim Dray
Nickname: Dray My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a state championship My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium The reason I chose Stanford University is: Education Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Bicycles are useful The best thing about Stanford is: The weather My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The sports team I followed when I was younger: Jets When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Barry Sanders The person I admire most is: My father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bridget Bardot Best book I have read: A Million Little Pieces Favorite Food: Double bacon cheeseburger Least Favorite Food: Fish If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Chicken parmesan Favorite Movie: The Big Lebowski Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld Favorite Actor: Ed Norton Favorite Actress: Olivia Harewood If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Vince Vaughn Favorite musical group or performer: Saves the Day The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My father One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Building of the pyramids The favorite place I’ve visited: Newport Hobbies: Watching movies Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL My most prized possession: High school state championship ring If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my own place
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Getting To Know Middle Linebacker Pat Maynor
Nickname: Pat I would describe myself as a person as: Determined, emotional The reason I love football is: It is war without the aftermath I pattern my play after: Ray Lewis For me to improve as a person, I need to: Learn to accept everyone for who they are My favorite pre-game ritual is: Thanking God for giving me the opportunity to play My greatest athletic moment is: In high school, we were playing the No. 1 team in the state, and I had two interceptions which ended their last two drives My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Devin Hester (Miami) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best of both worlds in terms of athletics and academics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I’m not as smart as I thought I was The best thing about Stanford is: It challenges you to think My favorite class at Stanford is: EDGE My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Intelligence of each athlete The sports team I followed when I was younger: Florida Gators When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Mike Alstott The athlete I admire most is: Brett Favre The person I admire most is: My brother, James If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Marshall Mathers The person in history I admire most is: Jesus Christ Best book I have read:Paradise Lost Favorite Food: Chicken wings Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Grilled chicken Favorite Movie:Scarface Favorite TV Show:Arrested Development Favorite Actor: Larry David Favorite Actress: Natalie Portman If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Matt Damon Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac If I were not playing college football, I would be: Just a student After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A player who put it all on the line for his team The best advice I ever received was: Nothing worth anything in life comes easy, and that’s what separates those who achieve and those who settle The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My brother, James The place I’d most like to visit: Ireland Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL or back in Florida doing big things My advice to youngsters: You’re not given anything in this world, you have to work for everything you want If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it and retire at a young age
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Getting To Know Running Back Jason Evans
Nickname: Sour Grapes I would describe myself as a person as: Enthusiastic and outgoing What people don’t know about me is: I am fluent in American Sign Language The reason I love football is: The teammates My favorite pre-game ritual is: Cartoons on the bus ride over and my famous pre-game stretch My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los Angeles Coliseum at night A friend from another college football teams is: Scott Lenahan (North Carolina) The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the perfect opportunity The best thing about Stanford is: The football players My favorite class at Stanford is: Greek Mythology My least favorite class at Stanford is: Physics 50 What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: We are a real family The sports team I followed when I was younger: Detroit Lions The person I admire most is: My father Favorite Website: dictionary.com Best book I have read: Samson Agonistes Favorite Food: Cube steak If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Hamburger Helper Favorite Movie: Way too many to choose from, my collection surpasses all others Favorite TV Shows: Heroes, Naruto, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm Favorite Actor: Eddie Murphy Favorite Actress: The lady from Deja Vu If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Mos Def Favorite musical groups or performers: Ludacris, Gnarles Barkley If I were not playing college football, I would be: Just Livin’ the Dream! After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: Someone who brought something else to the program The best advice I ever received was: “Get up field” – Terry Evans The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My brother One moment in history I wish I could have seen: When Carrot Top first started his cycle The place I’d most like to visit: Georgia The favorite place I’ve visited: England Hobbies: Video games, facebook, movies Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Sour graping something or somebody My advice to youngsters: “If you wanna be somebody, and you wanna go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention.” – Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act 2 My most prized possession: My DVDs If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a better entertainment system, and a Hat too
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Getting To Know Nose Tackle Chris Horn
Nickname: The legend I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworker The reason I love football is: The competition I pattern my play after: No one My favorite pre-game ritual is: Prayer My greatest athletic moment is: Signing my letter to play at Stanford The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Stanford My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium The reason I chose Stanford University is: Great academics and great athletics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To cook and clean The best thing about Stanford is: The weather My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: We actually go to class The sports teams I followed when I was younger: 49ers and Bulls When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan The people I admire most are: My mom and dad If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: George W. Bush Favorite Food: Steak Least Favorite Food: Eggs If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Peanut butter and jelly Favorite TV Shows:SportsCenter and The OC Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Sacking the quarterback in the end zone for the game-winning safety in the Rose Bowl Favorite musical groups or performers: Tim McGraw and Dave Matthews Band If I were not playing college football, I would be: Going to school somewhere else After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A good teammate The best advice I ever received was: You can’t please everyone The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents The place I’d most like to visit: Australia The favorite place I’ve visited: Jersey Shore Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Healthy with a family My advice to youngsters: Life’s a garden, dig it My most prized possession: My Chevy Blazer If I won $1 million, I would: Travel the world
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Getting To Know Free Safety Austin Yancy
Nicknames: Yance or A.Y. but back home everyone calls me A.P. I would describe myself as a person as: Extremely outgoing What people don't know about me is: I'm probably the best freestyler I know The reason I love football is: The intensity and the ability to let loose on the field I pattern my play after: No one particular player ... I try to take bits and pieces from different athletes For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stop procrastinating and sleep more My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to the same music playlist from high school Currently on my iPod: Too many songs My greatest athletic moment is: Catching a pass on my first play in a college game The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing D-1 football The teammates I admire the most are: Tim Sims and Nick Sanchez My favorite stadium in which to play is: Outside of Stanford Stadium I'd have to say Autzen The toughest player I have faced in college is: Brandon Harrison A friend from another college football teams is: Alex Alvarez (Iowa State) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The unmatched combination of academics and athletics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot about myself The best thing about Stanford is: The people My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The fact that we actually have to get into school first The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Houston Oilers and Houston Rockets When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Warren Moon or Ernest Givens (especially the electric glide he did after he scored) The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali The people I admire most are: My parents If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, my mom and dad Favorite Website: As much as I hate to admit it ... facebook.com Best book I have read: The Bible Favorite Food: Italian Least Favorite Food: Coconut If I had to cook all of my meals, I'd probably survive on: Ramen noodles and training table Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Favorite Actor: Jamie Foxx Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Jamie Foxx My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Game-winning touchdown in the National Championship Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne If I were not playing college football, I would be: Sad After my Stanford career, I'd like to be remembered as: A great football player, but an even better person The best advice I ever received was: Hard work pays off The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The parting of the Red Sea The place I'd most like to visit: Italy The favorite place I've visited: Hawai'i Hobbies: Watching movies, napping and spending time with friends Ten years from now, I'd like to be: Extremely successful and happy My advice to youngsters: Work harder than everybody else My most prized possession: My body pillow If I won $1 million, I would: Be a millionaire? The one thing about college football I would change: Celebration penalties
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Getting To Know Offensive Tackle Allen Smith
Nickname: Skim I would describe myself as a person as: Passionate and contemplative What people don’t know about me is: I once weighed 360 pounds The reason I love football is: It’s a team game where everyone has to win their individual battles I pattern my play after: Kwame Harris For me to improve as a person, I need to: Try hard to look from other peoples’ perspective, because you are never right all the time My favorite pre-game ritual is: Taping up my gloves My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my Region championship in shot put The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first college start on the road against Washington State My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium – old or new The toughest player I have faced in college is: Lawrence Jackson (USC) A friend from another college football team is: Jared Mosley (Arizona) The reason I chose Stanford University is: There is unlimited potential both academically and athletically Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Five minutes early is on time The best thing about Stanford is: The degree My favorite class at Stanford is: Japanese My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 20 What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Heart The sports team I followed when I was younger: Arizona State The athlete I admire most is: Oshiomogho Atogwe The person I admire most is: My father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My father Favorite Food: All food Least Favorite Food: Liver If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Tuna and crackers Favorite Movie: Man on Fire Favorite TV Show: Entourage Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite Actress: Halle Berry If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Michael Clarke Duncan My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Downfield blocking two guys so we get into the end zone Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z If I were not playing college football, I would be: At Stanford The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My mother One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Million Man March The place I’d most like to visit: Japan Hobbies: Fixing and programming computers Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL My advice to youngsters: Never settle to be just “another guy” … always try to excel My most prized possession: Watkins Ring If I won $1 million, I would: Invest in my own company startup
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Getting To Know Cornerback Nick Sanchez
Nicknames: Sancho, The Kid, Dirty I would describe myself as a person as: Funloving What people don’t know about me is: It’s hard to tell, but I was valedictorian of my high school class The reason I love football is: The competition that takes place every day whether in practice or a game I pattern my play after: Ty Law For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more organized and get more sleep My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music My greatest athletic moment is: Scoring a touchdown against Washington my freshman year The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Stanford The teammates I admire the most are: Peter Griffin and Michael Miller My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our new stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Dwayne Jarrett (USC) Friends from other college football teams are: Stanley Arnoux (Wake Forest), Larry Taylor (Connecticut), Brannan Thomas (Lehigh), Brad Garrett (Quincy) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best mix of athletics and academics in the country, plus the good weather Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time management The best thing about Stanford is: The people My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics My least favorite class at Stanford is: Stats What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: I think as a whole, we are a lot closer than most teams out there The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Braves When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Mark Duper The people I admire most are: My parents If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jessica Alba The people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, and anyone who has given their life to protect our country Best book I have read: The Hobbit Favorite Food: Steak Least Favorite Food: Seafood If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Eggs, bagel bites and microwave dinners Favorite Movies: Varsity Blues, Troy Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, Family Guy, The Simpsons Favorite Actor: Will Smith Favorite Actresses: Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Brad Pitt from Troy when he was swoll (buff) My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Intercepting a pass and taking it back for a TD in the Rose Bowl Favorite musical groups or performers: Ludacris, Ja Rule and Nelly If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing college basketball or baseball, probably for a smaller school After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: Someone who made the game fun and was well respected by his teammates The best advice I ever received was: Never settle The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents The places I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i and Australia The favorite places I’ve visited: Bahamas or Canc´un Hobbies: Fishing, sleeping, watching movies, golf and going to the beach Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Finishing up my NFL career with my wife and kids My advice to youngsters: Don’t give up on your dreams If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a Cadillac Escalade EXT and give the rest to my parents The one thing about college football I would change: Pay the players
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Getting To Know Quarterback T.C. Ostrander
I would describe myself as a person as: Ambitious The reason I love football is: The competition For me to improve as a person, I need to: Reach out more My favorite pre-game ritual is: Sitting in silence The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics and athletics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To have patience My favorite class at Stanford is: Spanish My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 42 The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Joe Montana The athlete I admire most is: David Robinson If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Elisha Cuthbert Best book I have read: Boys Life Favorite Food: Pizza Least Favorite Food: Cottage cheese If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Microwave pizzas Favorite Movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Favorite Actor: Vince Vaughn Favorite Actress: Elisha Cuthbert My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Beating USC Favorite musical group or performer: Eek-a-Mouse If I were not playing college football, I would be: A college student The best advice I ever received was: Be persistent The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My father The place I’d most like to visit: Greece The favorite place I’ve visited: Italy Hobbies: Reading and playing golf My advice to youngsters: Keep your head up through the hard times My most prized possession: Frank Thomas baseball cards
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Getting To Know Wide Receiver Mark Bradford
The reason I love football is: You get to compete My favorite stadium in which to play is: Autzen stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Leigh Torrence A friend from another college football team is: Michael Beach (Montana State) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Diversity Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To deal with people that I don’t like My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The coaching staff The sports team I followed when I was younger: Lakers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Hot Pockets Favorite Movie: Money Talks Favorite Actress: Nia Long If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Mike Epps Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing college basketball The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My brother Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL My advice to youngsters: Never give up on your dreams If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it in about a month on things that would depreciate
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Getting To Know Running Back Anthony Kimble
Nickname: At Stanford – AK, Back home – Peanut What people don’t know about me is: I have only been playing football five years The reason I love football is: I love competition and the physical nature For me to improve as a person, I need to: Make sure I always put God first My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray My greatest athletic moment is: Signing with Stanford The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing with Stanford The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford Friends from other college football teams are: Jay Lucas (Texas A&M), Early Doucet (LSU), O’Lindsey Brown (Tulane) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The great blend of academics and athletics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To succeed you have to be focused The best thing about Stanford is: The people you meet My favorite class at Stanford is: EDGE My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The quality of people The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Chicago Bulls The athlete I admire most is: Glen Davis The people I admire most are: My parents If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My grandfather that I am named after who I have never met The three people in history I admire most are: Gandhi, Dr. King, Muhammad Ali Best book I have read: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry Favorite Food: Red beans and fried chicken Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Fruit Loops Favorite Movie: The Wood Favorite TV Show: ESPN Favorite Actor: Morris Chestnut Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Catching a touchdown to beat LSU in the National Championship Game Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing college basketball After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: As a great person first and then a great football player The best advice I ever received was: Put God first from my dad The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji The favorite place I’ve visited: Cancún Hobbies: Basketball, watching TV Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful at whatever I’m doing My advice to youngsters: Always put God first and work your hardest My most prized possessions: The cross I wear around my neck and my Bible If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my grandma a house and a car
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Getting To Know Defensive End Erik Lorig
Nickname: E-lo What people don’t know about me is: I play the didgeridoo The reason I love football is: The team For me to improve as a person, I need to: Explore My favorite pre-game ritual is: Controlled breathing My greatest athletic moment is: Playing football for Stanford University The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My birth My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium A friend from another college football team is: Nick Ekbatani (UCLA) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The team Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To shape up The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Empires What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The team The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Bengals The athlete I admire most is: Jim Brown The people I admire most are: My mother and father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Haakon Best book I have read: House of Leaves Favorite Food: Mom’s spaghetti Least Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Macaroni and cheese with sliced hot dogs Favorite Movie: Metropolis Favorite TV Show: Mythbusters Favorite Actress: Analeis L If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Erik Nygren My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: A running touchdown that would be celebrated with a spike versus the Patriots Favorite musical group or performer: The Mars Volta If I were not playing college football, I would be: Embarking on numerous expeditions After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: Rugged The best advice I ever received was: “Struggle!” The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My father and mother The place I’d most like to visit: Machu Picchu The favorite place I’ve visited: Deutschland Hobbies: Outdoors Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A skillful decision-maker My advice to youngsters: Enjoy your teammates If I won $1 million, I would: Hand it to McGillicuddy The one thing about college football I would change: Time
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Getting To Know Offensive Tackle Chris Marinelli
Nickname: C-Mar, Dawba I would describe myself as a person as: Wicked funny What people don’t know about me is: I have a tremendous passion for the Classical languages The reason I love football is: The collisions and the adrenaline rush I pattern my play after: Orlando Brown For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stop judging people and be more approachable My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting focused My greatest athletic moment is: Intercepting a pass as defensive nose tackle my sophomore year of high school The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Boston Red Sox – World Series Champions 2004 My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Julian Jenkins Friends from other college football teams are: Steve Hunt (Dartmouth), Mike Marinelli (UPenn) The reasons I chose Stanford University are: Everything: students, faculty, weather, atmosphere, my teammates, coaching staff, and obviously the classes and academics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To cherish my free time The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates My favorite class at Stanford is: Latin Virgil My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The camaraderie The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Drew Bledsoe The athlete I admire most is: Willie McGinest The people I admire most are: My parents If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Christ The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, Odysseus and Kirby Puckett Best book I have read: The Odyssey Favorite Food: Country Fried Steak Least Favorite Food: Sushi If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Tuna Favorite Movies: Dumb & Dumber, Blow Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando Favorite Actress: Elisha Cuthbert If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Sylvester Stallone My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Catching the “tackle-eligible pass” in the flats and juking the corner and safety for the winning touchdown against Cal Favorite musical groups or performers: Incubus, the Eagles If I were not playing college football, I would be: Not limping After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A likable, fun person who got the job done on and off the field The best advice I ever received was: Nothing replaces hard work The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My cousin, Nick One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Trojan War The place I’d most like to visit: The Greek Islands The favorite place I’ve visited: Cape Cod Hobbies: Getting it done Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Walking My advice to youngsters: The opportunity to succeed in life is so much greater when you take advantage of your schooling … good grades not only help set a foundation for life’s other goals, but they open doors you would never know existed My most prized possession: My bed If I won $1 million, I would: Pay back my parents for all they have done for me The one thing about college football I would change: The business aspect of it … The game is still not professional at this level, and it should be played out of passion, not money
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Getting To Know Wide Receiver Evan Moore
Nicknames: EMO, E I would describe myself as a person as: One who is extremely competitive What people don’t know about me is: I am Mexican The reason I love football is: The competitive environment and the work it takes to become successful I pattern my play after: Nobody For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be a little more patient My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray My greatest athletic moment is: Scoring my first collegiate touchdown The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Realizing what it means to have a personal relationship with God My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new Stanford Stadium The reason I chose Stanford University is: The reputation for winning Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That only getting it done in athletics is not acceptable, you have to be well-rounded The best thing about Stanford is: The family feeling you have with other individuals My favorite classes at Stanford are: My International Relations classes My least favorite classes at Stanford are: Anything having to do with the Humanities What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The quality of the individuals The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The athletes I admire most are: Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong, Brett Favre The people I admire most are: My family If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Christ and my family The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and all the war veterans of the past/present Best books I have read: The Purpose Driven Life, The Prayer of Jabez Favorite Food: Mexican food Least Favorite Food: Cucumbers If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: I’d starve Favorite Movies: Good Will Hunting, Money Talks Favorite TV Show: 24 Favorite Actor: Will Smith Favorite Actresses: Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Ben Affleck My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Throwing a lateral to one of our O-Linemen in the open field to let one of them score a touchdown Favorite musical groups or performers: Incubus, 50 Cent, Whitney Houston and Shakira If I were not playing college football, I would be: Really bored and out of shape, or playing college basketball After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great player/winner who had character The best advice I ever received was: To realize that God would never put you up to anything he can’t help you get through The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My dad One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ The place I’d most like to visit: Europe The favorite places I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas and Hawai’i Hobbies: Music, being around the people I’m close to, fishing and sleeping Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Extremely happy and secure with a great family My advice to youngsters: Don’t stress about athletics at a young age, just enjoy it while its in its purest form My most prized possessions: My Bible and my iPod If I won $1 million, I would: Find a way to make it $10 million The one thing about college football I would change: Is to allow college athletes to be paid based on their performance
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Getting To Know Cornerback Wopamo Osaisai
Nickname: Pamo I would describe myself as a person as: Crazy What people don’t know about me is: I did not play football until high school The reason I love football is: It allows me to compete with the best of athletes I pattern my play after: Deion Sanders For me to improve as a person, I need to: Practice better time management My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the 100 and 200 meters at the Junior Olympics in 2004 The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing football My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Farm The reason I chose Stanford University is: The diversity and options it offers Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To be more efficient with myself The best thing about Stanford is: Cohesiveness My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Empires My least favorite class at Stanford is: Program in Writing and Rhetoric What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Dedication and determination The sports team I followed when I was younger: Raiders When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: No one The athlete I admire most is: Myself The person I admire most is: My mother If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My father The three people in history I admire most are: Napoleon, Alexander the Great and Thomas Jefferson Best books I have read: Seabiscuit, Things Fall Apart Favorite Food: Garri and soup Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Rice and stew Favorite Movie: Gladiator Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Favorite Actor: My brother Favorite Actress: My sister If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Wopamo Osaisai My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Returning a kickoff for a touchdown Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac Shakur After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: Dynamic The best advice I ever received was: Believe in yourself and the possibilities are endless The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My mother The place I’d most like to visit: Switzerland The favorite place I’ve visited: Paris Hobbies: Playing video games, relaxing with friends and family Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful My advice to youngsters: Be determined to do what is right to succeed My most prized possession: My happiness If I won $1 million, I would: Give it to my mother The one thing about college football I would change: The BCS!
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Getting To Know Defensive End Ekom Udofia
Nicknames: My mom likes to call me Kiki or Udo, my dad calls me Koko, my grandpa calls me Idopise and some people call me E-Diesel I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated and passionate The reason I love football is: The physical nature and toughness of the game, and how hard you have to work in order to be the best I pattern my play after: I try and take some things from all the best players at my position and mold them into my play For me to improve as a person, I need to: Develop a close relationship with Jesus My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying, listening to some music, calling my loved ones and visualizing game situations in my head Currently on my iPod: Lots of stuff My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a state championship in high school with my brother The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being fortunate enough to come to Stanford and play football with my brother The teammate I admire the most is: My brother, Udeme Udofia My favorite stadium in which to play is: At home in front of our fans The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ryan Kalil (USC) A friend from another college football team is: Eugene Monroe (Virginia) The reason I chose Stanford University is: There’s no other school like it Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You have to be consistent in everything you do in order to be successful The best thing about Stanford is: The diversity My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM and PWR What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The academic aspect The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Phoenix Suns, Dallas Cowboys When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Ray Lewis The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis The people I admire most are: My parents, my brother and my sister If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Favorite Food: Chicken Least Favorite Food: Asparagus If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: I can cook really well so I’d just cook whatever I felt like Favorite Movie: Crash Favorite TV Show: The Wire Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite Actress: Halle Berry If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Derek Luke My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning a National Championship Favorite musical group or performer: Kirk Franklin If I were not playing college football, I would be: Still in college After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great player and person The best advice I ever received was: Let go and let God The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents, my brother and my sister One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech The place I’d most like to visit: Nigeria The favorite places I’ve visited: Nigeria and Miami Hobbies: Jus chillin’ and spending time with the people I care about Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A successful NFL player as well as have a family of my own My advice to youngsters: Put God first My most prized possession: My Bible If I won $1 million, I would: Help out other people and invest the rest
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Getting To Know Outside Linebacker Clinton Snyder
Nickname: Clint My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new Stanford Stadium A friend from another college football team is: Darrell Mack (Utah) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Stanford has the best combination of athletics and academics in the country Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time management The best thing about Stanford is: The overall atmosphere The athlete I admire most is: Ben Wallace The three people in history I admire most are: Theodore Roosevelt, Michael Jordan and Sun-Tzu Best book I have read: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea Favorite Food: Mexican If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Omelets Favorite Movie: Snatch My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Interception in the red zone and take it back for the winning touchdown If I were not playing college football, I would be: Hopefully playing college basketball somewhere The best advice I ever received was: Play like every play is your last The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Native American culture before any European influence The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand Hobbies: Snowboarding
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Getting To Know Wide Receiver Richard Sherman
Nickname: Phenom I would describe myself as a person as: Exciting and outstanding What people don’t know about me is: I played soccer before football The reason I love football is: Because I love the game I pattern my play after: Randy Moss/Terrell Owens For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to watch film and learn from others My favorite pre-game ritual is: Eating fruit by the foot Currently on my iPod: K-Ci and JoJo – Crazy My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the championship in high school The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning three championships in track and field in high school The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford My favorite stadium in which to play is: Husky Stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Keenan Lewis (Oregon State) A friend from another college football team is: Marvin Johnson (Oregon) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The chance to play early and the education Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I dislike CAL The best thing about Stanford is: Facilities My favorite class at Stanford is: Greek Mythology My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM/PWR What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: We have the best and brightest and the best athletes The sports team I followed when I was younger: Tennessee Titans When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The athlete I admire most is: Marvin Harrison The person I admire most is: My brother If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Carl Lewis The people in history I admire most are: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X Favorite Website: facebook.com Favorite Food: Teriyaki chicken Least Favorite Food: Pasta If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Cereal Favorite Movie: 300 Favorite TV Show: Chappelle’s Show Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A one handed catch over three defenders in the corner of the end zone Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne If I were not playing college football, I would be: Running track After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: The best ever The best advice I ever received was: Never give up The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My brother One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Million Man March The place I’d most like to visit: Brazil The favorite place I’ve visited: Catalina Island Hobbies: Video games Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL My advice to youngsters: Focus on your grades My most prized possession: Xbox 360 If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house The one thing about college football I would change: The rule about visors
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Getting To Know Punter Jay Ottovegio
Nickname: Thunder My favorite pre-game ritual is: Taking a shower My favorite stadium in which to play is: Hate to say it, but Notre Dame Stadium The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best athletics and academics in the country Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot The best thing about Stanford is: The people My favorite class at Stanford is: Being Heard in the Age of New Media The sports team I followed when I was younger: Miami Dolphins Best book I have read: The Da Vinci Code Favorite Food: Spaghetti Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: PB&J and spaghetti Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Fight Club, Basic Instinct, Ladder 49 Favorite TV Show: 24 Favorite Actress: Scarlett Johansson My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Fake punt and run for a TD Favorite musical group or performer: Linkin Park If I were not playing college football, I would be: At college somewhere else After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: The best punter in Stanford’s history The best advice I ever received was: If you don’t mind, it don’t matter The favorite place I’ve visited: Spain Hobbies: Golf, cycling and learning the guitar Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car and invest the rest
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Getting To Know Strong Safety Bo McNally
Nickname: Bo Bo I would describe myself as a person as: Nice The reason I love football is: The contact I pattern my play after: Myself My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music My greatest athletic moment is: Beating my high school rival Skyline My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium The reason I chose Stanford University is: Balance between athletics and academics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to manage my time better The best thing about Stanford is: Weather My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Team camaraderie The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: John Elway and Steve Young The athlete I admire most is: John Stockton The people I admire most are: My parents The person in history I admire most is: Martin Luther King, Jr. Best book I have read: The Da Vinci Code Favorite Food: BBQ Least Favorite Food: Fish If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Macaroni and cheese Favorite Movie: Man on Fire Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite Actress: Halle Berry If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Nick Cannon My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Running back an interception for a TD Favorite musical group or performer: The Temptations If I were not playing college football, I would be: At home, being lazy After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A success The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My mom and dad The place I’d most like to visit: Home The favorite place I’ve visited: Maui, Hawai’i Hobbies: Bowling, watching movies and sleeping Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy My advice to youngsters: Stay in school If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it
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Getting To Know Defensive End Levirt Griffin
Nickname: Virt I would describe myself as a person as: Multifaceted What people don’t know about me is: I am shy The reason I love football is: The intensity and passion of the game as well as the camaraderie of the team I pattern my play after: No Man For me to improve as a person, I need to: Just be myself at all times My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my iPod and dancing in the locker room Currently on my iPod: Weezy F. Baby My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to be determined The teammate I admire the most is: Udeme Udofia Friends from other college football teams are: Mark Roberts (Fresno State), Reggie Mason (UC Davis) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The family like atmosphere of the team and the opportunity to compete at the highest level in the classroom and on the field Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I am capable of more than I had ever imagined The best thing about Stanford is: The great people that you meet My favorite class at Stanford is: Alpine Archeology My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM and PWR The sports team I followed when I was younger: Tennessee Titans When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Barry Sanders The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan The person I admire most is: Jesus Christ Favorite Website: datpiff.com Favorite Food: My mom’s cooking Least Favorite Food: Chittlins If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Whatever I want… I’m a chef Favorite Movie: Rush Hour Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker Favorite Actress: Halle Berry My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Forcing a fumble on the quarterback in the National Championship Game and returning it for a touchdown Favorite musical groups or performers: R. Kelly or Musiq Soulchild If I were not playing college football, I would be: A bored straight A student After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great player, teammate, friend and person The best advice I ever received was: Anything is possible with prayer and the help of God The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents The place I’d most like to visit: Europe The favorite place I’ve visited: Japan Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married with a successful career My advice to youngsters: Do not go through life just trying to get by … do something positive with it so you can impact others’ lives My most prized possession: My Bible If I won $1 million, I would: Win another one The one thing about college football I would change: Do away with all of the limitations on receiving money
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Getting To Know Outside Linebacker Fred Campbell
I would describe myself as a person as: Optimistic What people don’t know about me is: I was born in Fairbanks, Alaska The reason I love football is: I love the competition I pattern my play after: Any aggressive defender For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep working at it My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting focused and maybe listening to some music My greatest athletic moment is: winning a state championship in high school The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being alive Friends from other college football teams are: Ray Rice (Rutgers), Glen Lee (Rutgers), Courtney Green (Baylor) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Great football and a pretty good school Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There is no substitute for hard work The best thing about Stanford is: The people My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The fact that every kid on the team applied and got into Stanford The sports team I followed when I was younger: The 49ers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The athletes I admire most are: Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Ray Lewis The people I admire most are: My parents The three people in history I admire most are: Ghandi, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock Best book I have read: Enders Game Favorite Food: Pizza Least Favorite Food: Eggplant If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: I don’t know whatever I wanted. I think I’m a pretty good cook. Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Lion King, Road to Perdition Favorite TV Shows: South Park, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Favorite Actors: Tom Hanks, Don Cheadle Favorite Actresses: Halle Berry, Salma Hayek If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Denzel Washington My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A big hit Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great player The best advice I ever received was: Life is all about attitude The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents One moment in history I wish I could have seen: I wish I could have walked on the Moon The place I’d most like to visit: Anywhere outside of the U.S. The favorite place I’ve visited: Florida Hobbies: Studying Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Alive My advice to youngsters: Stay positive and work hard My most prized possession: It’s not really a possession but my family and friends are most important to me. If I won $1 million, I would: Put it in the bank The one thing about college football I would change: More people across the country will acknowledge the Pac-10
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Getting To Know Offensive Guard Mikal Brewer
I would describe myself as a person as: Hard working What people don’t know about me is: I used to be a swimmer The reason I love football is: The competition My favorite pre-game ritual is: Watching tape My greatest athletic moment is: Winning state for wrestling My favorite stadium in which to play is: Washington State The reason I chose Stanford University is: My teammates Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot The best thing about Stanford is: The people My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The caliber of people who go to Stanford The sports team I followed when I was younger: Arizona Cardinals The athlete I admire most is: Lance Armstrong The person I admire most is: My father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The President The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci Favorite Food: Lasagna If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: PB & J Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting Favorite TV Show: Family Guy If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: The Rock After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A good guy and hard worker The best advice I ever received was: Honesty is the best policy The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My father The place I’d most like to visit: Madrid The favorite place I’ve visited: England Hobbies: Sports cars Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A doctor My advice to youngsters: Do what you love If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house
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Getting To Know Cornerback Kris Evans
Nickname: Kris or KE I would describe myself as a person as: I chill What people don’t know about me is: I was once a pro gamer The reason I love football is: The competition For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to pursue more knowledge and education My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the Michigan state indoor DMR with my friends The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Riding the largest and fastest roller coaster in the world (Millennium Force) The teammate I admire the most is: Nick Sanchez The reason I chose Stanford University is: The players Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Many other idealogical views of the world The best thing about Stanford is: The atmosphere My favorite class at Stanford is: The fate of reason philosophy class My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR 1 What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The player bonds and constant hard work The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: No one The athlete I admire most is: Mia Hamm The person I admire most is: My father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: God Best book I have read: Harry Potter series Favorite Food: Spaghetti Least Favorite Food: Fish If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Spaghetti Favorite Movie: Crash Favorite TV Show: Smallville My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: An interception returned for a touchdown to win the game Favorite musical group or performer: Usher If I were not playing college football, I would be: Running track at Michigan State After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A great athlete as well as individual The best advice I ever received was: Learn from these experiences whether they are negative or positive The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My mother One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The first Million Man March The place I’d most like to visit: Ebiza, Italy The favorite place I’ve visited: Canc´un, Mexico Hobbies: Sleeping, playing video games and playing poker Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A well established businessman and two years from retirement My advice to youngsters: Have fun My most prized possession: My computer If I won $1 million, I would: Save half and invest the rest The one thing about college football I would change: I would make summers totally off but that’s the whole point of college football!
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Getting To Know Wide Receiver Kelton Lynn
I would describe myself as a person as: Focused What people don’t know about me is: Everyone celebrates my birthday (Halloween) The reason I love football is: The competition and camaraderie The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Bungee jumping in Costa Rica My favorite stadium in which to play is: Notre Dame Stadium A friend from another college football team is: Taylor Tharp (Boise State) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The combination of strong academics and high-level athletics Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That it really is possible for some people to do everything The best thing about Stanford is: The impressive people and beautiful weather The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The person I admire most is: My older sister Kelsey Favorite Website: woot.com Favorite Food: Filet mignon Least Favorite Food: Mayonnaise If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Pasta and grilled chicken Favorite Movie: Gladiator Favorite TV Show: Family Guy The favorite place I’ve visited: The Galapagos Islands
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Getting To Know Linebacker Nick Macaluso
Nickname: Mac I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated The reason I love football is: The discipline that is acquired My greatest athletic moment is: Winning three state championships in high school The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing my letter of intent to come to Stanford The teammate I admire the most is: Chris Horn A friend from another college football team is: Knowshon Moreno (Georgia) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Combination of academics, athletics and climate Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Success is only reached by hard work The best thing about Stanford is: The opportunities that are presented My favorite class at Stanford is: Psychology I My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Student-athletes are academically driven The sports team I followed when I was younger: New York Giants When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Lawrence Taylor If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Eva Mendez The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan The person I admire most is: My brother The three people in history I admire most are: Rocky Marciano, George S. Patton and Leonardo da Vinci Best book I have read: Angels and Demons Favorite Food: Tortellini Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Waffles Favorite Movie: A Bronx Tale Favorite TV Show: Rescue Me Favorite Actor: Robert DeNiro Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Vin Diesel My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Returning an interception to win the Rose Bowl Favorite musical groups or performers: Earth, Wind, and Fire, Bruce Springsteen If I were not playing college football, I would be: Playing golf After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: Hardworking and successful student and athlete The best advice I ever received was: Never quit The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents The place I’d most like to visit: Italy The favorite place I’ve visited: Disney World Hobbies: Video games, playing cards and baseball My most prized possession: Pictures and videos of family If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it
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Getting To Know Defensive End Tom McAndrew
Nickname: T-Mac I would describe myself as a person as: Happy The reason I love football is: The fraternity developed when you know that another player is depending on you for his health My favorite pre-game ritual is: Sitting in silence My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to come The teammate I admire the most is: Tavita Pritchard My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium Friends from other college football teams are: Conor Gillen (Illinois), Laupepa Letuli (Hawai’i), Dace Richardson (Iowa), Tony Moeaki (Iowa) The reason I chose Stanford University is: My teammates The best thing about Stanford is: Opportunities to succeed My favorite class at Stanford is: Public speaking My least favorite class at Stanford is: Anywhere I’m going to in the rain The sports team I followed when I was younger: My own When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Talented The person I admire most is: My dad If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Least Favorite Food: Tofu Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump The best advice I ever received was: “Whether you do good things or bad, people are going to notice what you do.” – Mrs. Nelson (my kindergarten teacher) The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My mom One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Creation My most prized possession: My youth
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Getting To Know Running Back Tyrone McGraw
Nickname: T-Mac I would describe myself as a person as: Confident and ambitious What people don’t know about me is: I started playing football in high school; the first time I touched the ball in a game I scored a TD on a kickoff return The reason I love football is: It pushes me past what I sometimes believe to be possible I pattern my play after: No one … I just do me For me to improve as a person, I need to: Never be satisfied with myself academically, athletically or personally My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my music My greatest athletic moment is: Either running at the 2004 Olympic Trials or scoring an 84 yard touchdown to break my high school’s single-season rushing record The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Having the opportunity and privilege to choose between Stanford and Harvard, and graduating high school as valedictorian The teammate I admire the most is: Anthony Kimble My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium The toughest player I have faced in college is: Pat Maynor The reason I chose Stanford University is: To compete at the highest levels both academically and athletically Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There are varying degrees of intelligence The best thing about Stanford is: The team, the team, the team!!! My favorite classes at Stanford are: Greek Mythology and Global Politics of Human Rights My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Playing at Stanford truly redefines the concept of the “student-athlete” The sports team I followed when I was younger: San Francisco 49ers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan The people I admire most are: My mother, Leona Banks, and godfather, Brad Hallett If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My mom and godfather The three people in history I admire most are: Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa and Gandhi Best book I have read: Harry Potter series Favorite Food: Barbeque ribs Least Favorite Food: Stanford Dining Hall If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Hot Pockets and baked cookies Favorite Movies: 300 and Troy Favorite TV Shows: Smallville and The Real World If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Morris Chestnut If I were not playing college football, I would be: Running collegiate track and working to get into a premier law school After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: The person who willingly and passionately bore the responsibility of an entire team … A leader, a competitor, a WINNER The best advice I ever received was: Live life today like no one else will, so that you can live life tomorrow like no one else can
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Getting To Know Quarterback Tavita Pritchard
Nickname: Vita or Veets I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal What people don’t know about me is: I am one of eight children The reason I love football is: My teammates For me to improve as a person, I need to: Grow stronger in my faith My favorite pre-game ritual is: Pray and take a nap My greatest athletic moment is: Beating my rivals junior year in high school for the first time in 17 years The teammate I admire the most is: Fred Campbell A friend from another college football team is: Tony Thompson, cousin (Washington State) The reason I chose Stanford University is: The people Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Why everyone in the media guides least favorite class is IHUM The best thing about Stanford is: Free laundry My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep & Dreams My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Diversity The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Seahawks and Mariners When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Uncle Jack The people I admire most are: My dad and grandfather The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Mother Teresa and C.S. Lewis Favorite Food: My mom’s tater-tot casserole Least Favorite Food: VEGETABLES If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Easy Mac, Cup-O-Soup and Hot Pockets Favorite Movie: Dumb & Dumber Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: The Rock My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning the Rose Bowl after a Pac-10 championship If I were not playing college football, I would be: A male model After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A hard worker and a winner The best advice I ever received was: Hard work is defined by what you do when nobody is watching The person who had the greatest influence on my life: Grandpa The place I’d most like to visit: American Samoa Hobbies: Playing Madden & Halo 2 with my little brothers, watching movies Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL My most prized possession: My Bible If I won $1 million, I would: Build my mom her dream house and make sure everyone else in the family was taken care of
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Getting To Know Defensive Tackle Gustav Rydstedt
Nickname: Goose I would describe myself as a person as: Foreign What people don’t know about me is: I get an accent when I’m tired The reason I love football is: The hits For me to improve as a person, I need to: Clean my dorm room My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to European techno The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting into Stanford My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los Angeles Coliseum The toughest player I have faced in college is: Winston Justice (USC) A friend from another college football team is: Johan Asker (New Hampshire) The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics, football and weather … the perfect package Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Sleeping is overrated The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates My favorite class at Stanford is: CS108 My least favorite class at Stanford is: CS103A What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Camaraderie The sports team I followed when I was younger: Djurgården The athlete I admire most is: Magnus Samuelsson The people I admire most are: My mom and dad If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Leo Billgren Best book I have read: The Code Book by Simon Singh Favorite Food: Swedish meatballs Least Favorite Food: I don’t discriminate If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Granola bars Favorite Movie: Hackers If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would play me is: Stellan Skarsgård Favorite musical group or performer: Infected Mushroom If I were not playing college football, I would be: Sleeping more After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: A hard hitter The best advice I ever received was: You can do anything as long as you have a dream The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand The favorite place I’ve visited: Serengeti, Tanzania Hobbies: Design, computers, radio DJ and security Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich My advice to youngsters: Have fun in whatever you do My most prized possession: Xbox 360 If I won $1 million, I would: Give it away The one thing about college football I would change: Less pads
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Getting To Know Cornerback Tim Sims
Nickname: Soopa Sims I would describe myself as a person as: Entertaining What people don’t know about me is: I like to watch golf I pattern my play after: Champ Bailey For me to improve as a person, I need to: Talk less and listen more My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Currently on my iPod: T.I. and Lil Wayne My greatest athletic moment is: Making the goal line stop against UCLA A friend from another college football team is: Jamaal Jenkins (South Florida) What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: Our camaraderie The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Chicago Bulls and the San Francisco 49ers When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Jerry Rice The person I admire most is: My grandmother If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Beyonce The three people in history I admire most are: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson Favorite Website: facebook.com If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Hot dogs If I were not playing college football, I would be: A typical college student The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My mother One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech The favorite places I’ve visited: South Beach, Los Angeles Hobbies: Playing video games Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing professional football My advice to youngsters: Get the best education possible and follow your dream
