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Student Athlete Profile - Jakob Gustafsson, Men's Tennis
April 27, 2006
Post-college ambition: To coach college tennis Person with the greatest influence on his athletic career: Dave Bandelin
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning the 2006 BIG EAST Championship Athletes you most admire: James Blake & Jan-Ove Waldner What impresses you most about your coach: His ability to keep me focused and confident during big matches What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Overcoming injuries to help the team succeed Hobbies and outside interests: Saving energy, spending time with friends Pre-competition superstitions: I become very quiet and say a prayer Favorite movie: I am David Favorite TV show: Who's Line is it Anyway? Favorite musical artist: Robbie Williams Favorite food: My own "chicken miracle" Favorite classes: HSS 270 and HSS 135 Favorite book: The Kite Runner Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs Favorite sports writer or announcer: Arne Hagerfors A "stupid human trick" I can do: Make my jaw crack Person he'd most like to meet: The king of Sweden Words that best describe him are: Quiet, friendly, clutch Best advice he's gotten about sports: "Work hard but still have fun. You never know when it might end." If they filmed a movie of his life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Russell Crowe, "Some Dreams Do Come True" If he could have dinner with three people (current, historical, fictional): His mom, dad and brother Why he chose U of L: It was a great challenge academically and athletically |
