SENIORS XX Q & A 51 • Scott Jones
20 • Daniel Allen
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R-Sr. – OG – 6-5 – 310 McLean, Va. – Langley
R-Sr. – CB – 5-10 – 190 Ashburn, Va. – Stone Bridge
The biggest misconception about being a studentathlete is: That we really aren’t students first. Greatest accomplishment: Beating Virginia Tech in my second career start in 2010
The biggest misconception about being a studentathlete is: That everything is handed to you on a plate… along with the forks, knives, spoons and oh dessert.
If you could talk to anyone from the past or the present, who would it be?: Ron Swanson, in character.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, who is the one person with you? Bear Grylls because he’s an expert.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, who is the one person with you?: My Dad, he’d build a boat with whatever was on the island. Behind my back, my teammates say: I’m a big goofy kid. After meeting Coach Matthews, I thought: He’s definitely from Texas. What was your parents’ favorite saying: Dad: “Pay attention, hustle and do your best (PhD).” Mom: “Be Careful.” Before a football game, I: Pace back and forth in the locker room and on the sidelines When I want to relax, I: Need a good recliner If I could have an ESPN SportsCenter highlight, it would be: Making a hole-in-one at Augusta To me, “JMU Nation” means: A true brotherhood of students. Dukes supporting Dukes. Who is your favorite professor/teacher at JMU and why? Pete Giesen. He cares more about the students than anyone I have ever met. If you could have any job, what would it be? PGA Golfer, that’s a job right? Name your favorite player of all-time. John Elway, he’s the reason I started playing football.
Behind my back, my teammates say: I’m a clown An important lesson I’ve learned in life is: Stop worrying about things and move on. What was your parents’ favorite saying: NO!/ I don’t know (I used to ask my parents and brothers a lot of questions.) When I want to relax, I: Jump in bed and watch TV or beat everyone in my house and my neighbors’ house in FIFA! To me, “JMU Nation” means: Everyone involved with JMU from the past, present and future. Who is your favorite professor/teacher at JMU and why? Ben Carr and Queen Daphyne because they challenged my thought process and wouldn’t let me settle with being average. What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Chipotle…McDonalds is nasty along with all the others. What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie would have to be 300...SPARTANS!
What was your most embarrassing moment? Jumping offsides on the 8yd line on 1st and Goal at VT in 2010
If you could have any job, what would it be? Working with the government so I could know what REALLY goes on in this country.
What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Cinnamon. Yes, Cinnamon ice cream
What is your dream car? 1967 Shelby GT 500 with racing stripes What is your favorite song to sing in the shower? Georgia by Ray Charles but I’m still learning all the words.
What is your favorite dessert? Mom’s Apple Crunch
What is the weirdest thing you can do? Make an extremely loud popping
sound with my tongue.
What was your favorite cartoon as a child? Scooby Doo
What sport, other than football, do you enjoy? Basketball… they still
call me Kobe!
What is your favorite song to sing in the shower? 22 by Taylor Swift
Why did you choose JMU? I liked the school itself.
What is the weirdest thing you can do? Walk on my hands for almost 25 yards What sport, other than football, do you enjoy? Golf Why did you choose JMU? The atmosphere and the coaching staff. The three people (dead or alive) I’d invite to a dinner party are: Toby Keith, George Bush and Kate Middleton Favorite line from a movie (and the movie): Carl Spackler (Bill Murray): Check me if I’m wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they’re gonna lock me up and throw away the key... ; Sandy: Gophers, ya great git! The gophers! The little brown furry rodents! Carl Spackler: We can do that; we don’t even have to have a reason. -- Caddyshack
What song is currently on your iPod/MP3 Player? Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man What is the one thing that you always do before a game: Visualize myself making plays. Person in history I’d like to meet: Aristotle Biggest celebrity I’ve ever met: Stephon Robertson My biggest pet peeve is: Eating with your mouth open The thing I like most about JMU: The friends I have met along the way My proudest moment as an athlete is: Never quitting Most valuable thing I’ve ever learned is: Winning isn’t everything
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