Student-Athlete of the Week - Monica Negron
February 08, 2013 | Academic Services
Feb. 8, 2013
Post-collegiate Ambition: Medical school to be a sports medicine physician
Person with Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: My brother, Miguel
Biggest Thrill in Sports: Shutting down the other team's best player
Athlete You Most Admire: Michael Jordan
What Impresses You Most About Your Coach: Her passion and love of the game
What Has Been Your Biggest Obstacle to Overcome: Coming out of my shell to be a good captain
Hobbies and Outside Interests: Cooking and watching movies
Pre-competition Superstition: Game day swag
Favorite Professional Team: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Movie: The Proposal & Love and Basketball
Favorite TV Shows: The Vampire Diaries
Favorite Musical Group: 112
Favorite Foods: Sushi
Favorite Book: The Hunger Games
Favorite Professor: Ralph Merkel
Favorite Class: COMM 335 - Video Communication
Favorite Funny Movie Quote: "I should have taken that cardio tip more seriously." - Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect
A "Stupid Human Trick" I Can Do: Slap my hands
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Oprah
Words That Best Describe Me: Goofy, mellow, and driven
Best Advice I Have Gotten in Sports: Live your life like a champion
What People Should Know About Me but Probably Don't: I have a fear of falling up/down stairs
Why I Chose UofL: The support of athletics
Best Part of Being a Student-Athlete: Getting to do what I love every day
If I Won the Lottery, I Would Use the Money For: Helping my family and paying off college loans
Strangest Thing That Ever Happened to Me While Competing: Bus breaking down at Notre Dame and my parents drove the goalie gear and me to the field
What Is Your Favorite Place You Have Ever Visited: Seville, Spain
Favorite Season: Spring
