Student-Athlete of the Week - Matt Bruce

 
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Sept. 30, 2009

Name: Matt Bruce

Sport: Men's Cross Country

Post-college ambition: Run at the professional level, obtain job as sports agent

Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Rob Grepe and parents, Diane and Andrew

Biggest thrill in sports: Winning Bronze at Canadian Olympic Trials

Athlete you most admire: Charlie Conway

What impresses you most about your coach(es): Communication levels

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Transferring schools

Hobbies and outside interests: Lacrosse

Pre-competition superstition: Listen to same music

Favorite movie(s): Mighty Ducks

Favorite TV show(s): Fantasy Factory

Favorite musical group/artist: Alexisonfire

Favorite foods: Pizza

Favorite book: Tucker Max

Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Giants

Favorite sports writer or announcer: Don Cherry

Person you'd most like to meet: Mike Tyson

Words that describes you best are: Determined, concentrated

Why you chose U of L: Coaching and facilities

Best part of being an athlete: Morning practice

If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: Buy a sports franchise

What is your favorite place you have ever visited: The Shwa, Ontario

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

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