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| Getting To Know Offensive Guard Alex Fletcher |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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