Student-Athlete of the Week - Ryan McDonald
October 02, 2008 | Men's Soccer
Oct. 2, 2008
Name: Ryan McDonald
Sport: Men's Soccer
Post-college ambition: To play professional soccer
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: My Dad
Biggest thrill in sports: Beating Duke in last year's NCAA Tournament
Athlete you most admire: Allen Iverson
What impresses you most about your coach: His knowledge of the game and his leadership
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Being lazy
Hobbies and outside interests: Basketball, golf and football
Pre-competition superstition: Wetting hair
Favorite movies: Bad Boys II, Rounders
Favorite TV shows: Lost, SportsCenter
Favorite musical artist: Dave Matthews Band
Favorite foods: Ice Cream, Pasta
Favorite class: Acting for Non-majors
Favorite book: The Catcher in the Rye
Favorite funny movie quote: "I thought the Rockies would be a lot rockier than this." - Dumb & Dumber
Favorite professional team: Tennessee Titans
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Mitch Albom
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: I can wiggle my ears
People you'd most like to meet: Allen Iverson
Word that describes you best is: Funny
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Never give up. Don't ever give up."
What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm shy
If they filmed a movie of your life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Matt Damon - Never Doubt Yourself
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Michael Jordan, Pele and Jessica Simpson
Why you chose U of L: Because it's close to home
Best part of being an athlete: Being able to play at night in front of fans.
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: I haven't realized it yet.
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My family and friends
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were training in your sport: I kicked a ball which hit a little kid in the head and knocked him off the bleachers.
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: London, England
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer
