Student-Athlete of the Week - Coco Johnson
May 31, 2013 | Academic Services
May 31, 2013
Post-collegiate Ambition: Play professional baseball
Person with Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: My mother
Biggest Thrill in Sports: JUCO World Series
Athlete You Most Admire: Ken Griffey Jr.
What Has Been Your Biggest Obstacle to Overcome: Mental toughness
Hobbies and Outside Interests: Flag football, pick up basketball, and movies
Pre-competition Superstition: None
Favorite Professional Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Movie: The Departed
Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead
Favorite Food: Fish
Favorite Class: Whichever one gets cancelled the most!
A "Stupid Human Trick" I Can Do: Move my ears
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Ken Griffey Jr.
Best Advice I Have Gotten in Sports: "You don't get many opportunities"
If They Made a Movie of Your Life, Who Would Star in it and What Would It Be Called: Jamie Foxx in "Coco Beware"
If You Could Have Dinner With Three People, Who Would It Be? Hank Aaron, Ken Griffey Jr., and Brandon Phillips
Why I Chose UofL: Always wanted to come here...gut feeling
Moment You Realized You Were Really Good at Your Sport: 8th Grade
If I Won the Lottery, I Would Use the Money For: Family, charity, and my team
What Is Your Favorite Place You Have Ever Visited: Vegas!
Favorite Season: Summer
