Describe your family. How have they helped you in your athletic career?
My family has been amazing over the years. They have said yes to basically any opportunity that has ever presented itself to me and supported me completely with my decision, especially in coming to PLU. I am the youngest of four, and athletics were always a part of my family. My two older brothers have always challenged me and helped push me to the athlete I am today. Watching them growing up also helped build in me a desire to be a better athlete. I played for hours on the sidelines of their games dreaming of being like them when I got to high school. My parents have always encouraged athletics and have hardly missed any of my games. They are 100 percent supportive and I owe them so much for that.

Describe any hardships or extenuation circumstances that you have faced to get to where you are today.
The only thing I really dealt with as a young athlete was overcoming my asthma. My asthma limited me in how far I could push myself for a long time and often the only reason I would stop was because my mother would pull me off the field. So with that mentality I often pushed beyond my limits and really pressed to excel beyond the limitation of my asthma. Honestly, though, I have never had hardships in my life and have been very blessed by the Lord.

What made you decide to come to PLU?
The main reason was to come play football in such a rich tradition. I had heard only a little bit about Frosty but I met (former PLU player and coach) Scott Kessler my senior year, and he talked about the tradition of PLU and how much fun it was to play here. I really wanted to play at a school outside my home state of Colorado and PLU was my only other choice. Also Max McKay and I had been best friends since first grade so deciding to come here together made it an easy transition as a walk-on.

What has been your favorite class at PLU?
My favorite class at PLU has been sign language with Leon Curtis because of who he is as a teacher and because it is fun to learn.

Have you had any trouble balancing athletics with academics?
I have had some trouble because of the demand of my major. Chemistry is very time consuming, as is football, so balancing the two in order to succeed at both has led to a lot of sleep-deprived nights.

What are you plans after college?
Good question. I would love to coach at some point but do not really have that figured out yet. Probably pick up playing golf and get caught up on skiing more in the winter.

When your athletic career is all said and done, what is it that you would want people to say about you?
I would love for S-westy (head coach Scott Westering) to tell players if I ever returned how I was an All-American like Frosty did for so many of the returning players we have met. It would be a great fantasy to live.

Describe your hometown and what you miss about it the most.
My hometown of Loveland is right at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and besides my family I miss the view the most. It is a growing city and is known for its holiday cheer and cards around Valentine's Day. It is a really big deal for all Lovelanders to celebrate Valentine's Day.

What's your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is the view of Mount Rainer from the far side of our practice field.

What is your favorite restaurant in Tacoma?
Indochine in downtown Tacoma.

What music is playing in your ipod right now?
Colby Calliet.

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