Student-Athlete of the Week - Matt Hughes
October 29, 2009 | Men's Cross Country
Oct. 28, 2009
Name: Matt Hughes
Sport: Men's Cross Country
Post-college ambition: Run pro and compete in 2012-16 Olympics
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Kevin Dillon - high school coach
Biggest thrill in sports: Represent Canada in World Jr. Track Championships in Poland.
Athlete you most admire: Tomas Chamney and Craig Mottram
What impresses you most about your coach(es): The level of communication we share.
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Believing in myself
Hobbies and outside interests: Hockey, wakeboarding
Pre-competition superstition: Reposition my necklace
Favorite movie(s): Snatch, Lockstock and Two Smoking Barrels
Favorite TV show(s): Entourage
Favorite musical group/artist: The Islands, Tragically Hip
Favorite foods: Cereal or pizza
Favorite class: Volleyball
Favorite funny movie quote: "What? One name? ONE NAME? Who are you? Seal?" - Superbad
Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs (they're winning the cup this year)
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Don Cherry
Person you'd most like to meet: Han Solo
Words that describes you best are: Awesome
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "It means everything and it means nothing."
What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm also a UFC fighter
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Isabel Lucas, John Wayne, Darth Vader
Why you chose U of L: Coaches
Best part of being an athlete: All the extra things
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: 4th Grade
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My family
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport:
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Scotland
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer (no school)
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