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Student Athlete Profile - Skylar Meade, Baseball
March 13, 2007
Post-college ambition: To be a Division I head coach People with the greatest influence on his athletic career: His Dad
Biggest thrill in sports: Playing in two state championships in high school, although they did lose both Athlete he most admires: Former UofL quarterback Stefan LeFors, because he was great but never received his due. What impresses him most about his coach: His organizational skills and ability to motivate What has been his biggest obstacle to overcome: Shoulder surgery in May 2005 Hobbies and outside interests: Playing basketball and ping pong Favorite movies: Girl Next Door and Major League Favorite TV show: Sportscenter and Real World Favorite musical group: Outkast Favorite foods: Chicken salad sandwich and meatball subs Favorite class: Any communication class because he talks a lot Favorite professional team: Chicago Cubs Favorite sports announcer: Harold Reynolds A "stupid human trick" he can do: His pinky toe moves when he flexes his calf but the other toes don't. Person he'd most like to meet: Matthew McConaughey, to see if he's really as cool as he seems Words that best describe him best are: Hyper, positive, smart and awesome Best advice he's gotten about sports: Enjoy it as much as possible, one day it will be over. What people should know about him but probably don't: At times he actually does relax, but it is rare If they filmed a movie of his life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Dane Cook, "Rockin Out" If he could have dinner with three people (current, historical, fictional), who would it be: Rachel McAdams, Dave Chappelle and Shakira Why he chose U of L: He wanted to be part of something good in his hometown Best part of being an athlete: All the people he meets The moment he realized he was really good at his sport: When he was being recruited by colleges in high school If he won the lottery, he'd use the money for: Lots of food and a Jeep Cherokee |
