Student-Athlete of the Week - Andrew Hackney
January 08, 2009 | Men's Track and Field
Jan. 7, 2009
Name: Andrew Hackney
Sport: Men's Track & Field
Post-college ambition: Teach high school health...coach track and field...compete in Olympic lifting
Biggest thrill in sports: Getting a new personal best
Athlete you most admire: Patrick Kerney
What impresses you most about your coach: Passion for the sport
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Learning to rely on technique rather than strength
Hobbies and outside interests: Cooking, video games
Favorite movie: Rocky IV
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite foods: Steak and potatoes
Favorite book: Walter
Favorite funny movie quote: "Aint nothing to it but to do it."
Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Larry Munson
Person you'd most like to meet: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Keep working hard and good things will happen."
Why you chose U of L: Coaches and facilities
Best part of being an athlete: Getting to miss class
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Broke freshman discus record in high school
If you won the lottery, you would use the money to: Buy my parents a new house
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Canada
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer
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