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Student-Athlete of the Week - Andre Black
Jan. 6, 2010
Name: Andre Black Sport: Men's Track and Field Post-college ambition: Continue track and field, get my MBA and become a project manager Person with greatest influence in athletic career: B.J. McCants (Little Brother) Biggest thrill in sports: When the crowd sees a huge jump every gives out "ahhs" and "ooos" Athlete you most admire: Kevin Garnett What impresses you most about your coach(es): His initiative and drive to compete with the best What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Family and financial issues Hobbies and outside interests: Music, Madden, Other Sports Pre-competition superstition: Have to eat candy right before I jump Favorite movie(s): Harlem Nights, Higher Learning Favorite TV show(s): The Office, First 48, Law & Order Favorite foods: Country Soul Food Favorite class: Systems Analysis & Design/Project I.T. Management Favorite professional team: Minnesota Vikings Favorite sports writer or announcer: Chris Berman Person you'd most like to meet: Barack Obama Words that describes you best are: Serious, uplifting, humorous, driven, passionate, blunt and sharp Best advice you've gotten about sports: "You can do anything you put your mind to!" What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm serious about commitment to activities, people and anything else. Why you chose U of L: To build my own legacy and introduce track and field to the city. Best part of being an athlete: Being able to travel and accomplish things on a daily basis The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: When I had a coach visit my house and high school If you won the lottery, you would use the money for/to: Erasing all debt, investment in a profitable corp. What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Spring
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