Student-Athlete of the Week - Matt Bruce
October 01, 2009 | Men's Cross Country
Sept. 30, 2009
Name: Matt Bruce
Sport: Men's Cross Country
Post-college ambition: Run at the professional level, obtain job as sports agent
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Rob Grepe and parents, Diane and Andrew
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning Bronze at Canadian Olympic Trials
Athlete you most admire: Charlie Conway
What impresses you most about your coach(es): Communication levels
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Transferring schools
Hobbies and outside interests: Lacrosse
Pre-competition superstition: Listen to same music
Favorite movie(s): Mighty Ducks
Favorite TV show(s): Fantasy Factory
Favorite musical group/artist: Alexisonfire
Favorite foods: Pizza
Favorite book: Tucker Max
Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Giants
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Don Cherry
Person you'd most like to meet: Mike Tyson
Words that describes you best are: Determined, concentrated
Why you chose U of L: Coaching and facilities
Best part of being an athlete: Morning practice
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: Buy a sports franchise
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: The Shwa, Ontario
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer
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