Student-Athlete of the Week - Andrew Carter
February 02, 2009 | Men's Tennis
Jan. 21, 2009
Name: Andrew Carter
Sport: Men's Tennis
Post-college ambition: Pro tennis
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Father
Biggest thrill in sports: Playing Orange Bowl
Athlete you most admire: Tiger Woods
What impresses you most about your coach: His caring
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Daily practice
Hobbies and outside interests: Music
Pre-competition superstition: Putting on my bandana
Favorite movie(s): Crash
Favorite TV show(s): SportsCenter
Favorite musical group/artist: Kanye West
Favorite foods: Pizza
Favorite class: Sports psychology
Favorite funny movie quote: "The price is wrong Bobby." - Happy Gilmore
Favorite professional team: Carolina Panthers
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Kenny Mayne
Person you'd most like to meet: Barack Obama
Words that describes you best are: Compassionate
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Always try your hardest."
What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm always listening
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Obama, Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Why you chose U of L: Great atmosphere
Best part of being an athlete: Card bird shoes
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Being top six in the south in 14's
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My family and research
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: Entire body cramp
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Hawaii
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer
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