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Student-Athlete of the Week - Matt Hughes
Oct. 28, 2009
Name: Matt Hughes Sport: Men's Cross Country Post-college ambition: Run pro and compete in 2012-16 Olympics Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Kevin Dillon - high school coach Biggest thrill in sports: Represent Canada in World Jr. Track Championships in Poland. Athlete you most admire: Tomas Chamney and Craig Mottram What impresses you most about your coach(es): The level of communication we share. What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Believing in myself Hobbies and outside interests: Hockey, wakeboarding Pre-competition superstition: Reposition my necklace Favorite movie(s): Snatch, Lockstock and Two Smoking Barrels Favorite TV show(s): Entourage Favorite musical group/artist: The Islands, Tragically Hip Favorite foods: Cereal or pizza Favorite class: Volleyball Favorite funny movie quote: "What? One name? ONE NAME? Who are you? Seal?" - Superbad Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs (they're winning the cup this year) Favorite sports writer or announcer: Don Cherry Person you'd most like to meet: Han Solo Words that describes you best are: Awesome Best advice you've gotten about sports: "It means everything and it means nothing." What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm also a UFC fighter If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Isabel Lucas, John Wayne, Darth Vader Why you chose U of L: Coaches Best part of being an athlete: All the extra things The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: 4th Grade If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My family The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport:
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Scotland What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer (no school)
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