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Student Athlete Profile - Logan Johnson, Baseball
Feb. 9, 2006
Post-college ambition: Get a job with the Boston Red Sox and work his way up to general manager!
Person with the greatest influence on his athletic career: His father, who played football at Indiana University Biggest thrill in sports: Ninth inning comeback (from 7-1 down) against USF in 2004 for a 9-7 win and a bid to the conference tournament Athlete he most admires: Jason Varitek What impresses him most about his coach: His ability to teach about life What has been his biggest obstacle to overcome: Injuries Hobbies and outside interests: Playing spades with teammates Pre-competition superstition: Two taps on home plate Favorite movies: Major League, Pulp Fiction, Tombstone Favorite TV shows: Beauty and the Geek, Survivor Favorite musical group: Pink Floyd Favorite class: Business stats Favorite book: Lord of the Flies Favorite professional team: Boston Red Sox Favorite sports writer or announcer: Harry Doyle (Bob Uecker, Major League) People he'd most like to meet: Both of his grandmothers Words that describe him are: Funny, hard-nosed Best advice he's gotten about sports: "Treat every at-bat like it's going to be your last!" If he could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Tyler (his brother), Andy and Matt (his cousins) Why he chose U of L: The future of the program with the plans for Jim Patterson Stadium and the closeness to home Best part about being an athlete: The extended family of his teammates If he won the lottery, he'd use the money for: A vacation for his family...it's been a while The strangest thing that's ever happened to him while he was competing: He tripped on the turf at old Cardinal Stadium running to his position while being introduced...and his Mom has a picture of it! |
