Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Oswego, Illinois
High School: Oswego
Team:  Football
Major: Criminal Justice

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Probably beating BU my freshman year for homecoming.

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Just being able to learn about all of the different fields in the criminal justice system.

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
Several reasons; close to home, loved the football team, enjoyed the community around the campus, and I wanted teachers who actually cared about their students.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Derek Jeter. He's known as a captain and a leader. He led by example and everyone respected him.

What is your favorite class and why?
Probably philosophy, it has opened me up to different outlook on life.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
Stephanie Whitus. She brings the right amount of intimidation, but is sweet and caring at the same time.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
Hopefully still baseball, with basketball and kickball on the side.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
I love doing community service whenever I have free time.

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
No brainer, chicken nugget day.

Who is your role model?
My aunt, she has raised me since I was 8 years old and taught me to always do the right thing.

What do you enjoy most about practice?
Being able to lift up teammates when they're having a bad day. I like to remind them that whenever we are on the field, football is the only thing that matters.

What do you like least about practice?
When I get my foot stepped on by someone’s cleat.

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
To be in an internship, and then have a set of career goals.

Do you have any pregame rituals?
I like to listen to heavy metal and rap, but then Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift to help calm me down.

What will you remember most from your college career?
The difference I have been able to make in the community, and how I have changed as a person.

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Don't settle for being an average student or athlete. Strive to be the best person you can be. Come in with an open mind, and find pursue whatever you're passionate about.


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