Student-Athlete of the Week - Andrew Hackney

 
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Jan. 7, 2009

Name: Andrew Hackney

Sport: Men's Track & Field

Post-college ambition: Teach high school health...coach track and field...compete in Olympic lifting

Biggest thrill in sports: Getting a new personal best

Athlete you most admire: Patrick Kerney

What impresses you most about your coach: Passion for the sport

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Learning to rely on technique rather than strength

Hobbies and outside interests: Cooking, video games

Favorite movie: Rocky IV

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite foods: Steak and potatoes

Favorite book: Walter

Favorite funny movie quote: "Aint nothing to it but to do it."

Favorite professional team: Atlanta Falcons

Favorite sports writer or announcer: Larry Munson

Person you'd most like to meet: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Keep working hard and good things will happen."

Why you chose U of L: Coaches and facilities

Best part of being an athlete: Getting to miss class

The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Broke freshman discus record in high school

If you won the lottery, you would use the money to: Buy my parents a new house

What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Canada

What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer

 

 

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