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A
College Days Survey...
The
following was a survey answered by each member of the
Stanford University basketball team, and pubished on the
college site. It is resurrected here for your enjoyment.
- The Poundmaster
Mark
Madsen on Mark Madsen
For me to improve as a player I need to: Be able
to shoot mid-range jump shots.
For
me to improve as a person I need to: Be more generous
with my time.
My
primary inspiration in sports is: The mutual respect
developed through intense competition; the feeling that
comes from doing your very best.
The
thing I like about sports is: How it brings so many
different people together.
My
favorite pre-game ritual is to: Chest bump David Moseley
as hard as I can.
My
greatest athletic moment was: Sticking it out when
I was discouraged because I had injuries.
The
biggest thrill in my life to date is: Seeing my little
brother Paul save my youngest brother Karl from drowning
in Glacier National Park.
What
makes Maples Pavilion so special: Our fans are the
best in the country.
My
favorite arena to play in is: Pauley Pavilion (UCLA).The
most difficult opposing arena to play in is: Friel Court
(Washington State). The student fans are tough.
If I
could play in any basketball arena in the world it would
be: The old Boston Garden with the parquet floor, and the
seats with obstructed views.
The
toughest player (college) I have faced is: Kevin Freeman
(UConn). He's 6-6, 235-pounds and can touch the top of the
backboard. The toughest player in college for the next four
years will be Justin Davis - mark my words.
The
toughest team I have played against: UConn last year.
Everyone of their players was tough and hard-nosed. They
were all like boxers.
If
I could add one team to the schedule it would be: BYU
A
friend from another college basketball team: Chris
Mihm (Texas). He's one of the best athletes in the United
States and totally down to earth.
If
I were selecting a basketball "Dream Team", the
first three players I would pick would be: Bryan Grant,
Charles Oakley, Terry Cummings.
The
sports teams that I followed when I was younger: Golden
State Warriors, Oakland Athletics
When
I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be: A
point-guard. I still dream of dribbling the ball up the
court.
The
athlete I admire most: Barry Sanders. He's a class
act.
My
favorite NBA team: Now that Elton Brand (Duke) and
Ron Artest (St. John's) are on the team - the Chicago Bulls.
If
I could go up against any other Stanford athlete (non men's
basketball) it would be: Joe Borchard (football/baseball).
We were dormmates in Casa Zapata and have a little challenge
going.
The
current or former Stanford athlete I most enjoy watching
perform: Ellen Estes (water polo). I live in the same
hall as Ellen. Outside of the pool, she's an angel who makes
dinner and invites people over. In the water, she takes
no prisoners.
Since
coming to Stanford I have learned: That there's a lot
more going on in the world than I ever imagined.
The
best thing about Stanford: How close-knit the community
is.
My
favorite class: Economics of the Black Market.
Best
book I have ever read: Crime & Punishment
Favorite
food: Fresh tuna and chocolate apple cake made by my
neighbor, Vivian.
If
I had to cook all of my meals, I'd survive on: Milk
and cereal, tuna sandwiches.
Favorite
midnight snack: A slice of cheese pizza.
My
favorite movie: Life is Beautiful
My favorite
TV show: ESPN Sportscenter
My
ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Making five
three-pointers. I just want to know what it feels like.
My
most embarrassing moment: Was showing up for running
with two left shoes - I drove to conditioning barefoot.
My
favorite musical group/artist: Phil Collins
If
I could be a superhero, I'd be: Spiderman. I love the
webs he shoots out.
If
I were not playing college basketball, I would: Probably
be playing football.
After
my Stanford career is over, I'd like to be remembered as:
Somebody who loved the camaraderie of the team and someone
who valued and respected his teammates, and loved his friendship
with them.
Favorite
sport other than basketball: Baseball. Baseball players
have to be so mentally tough. I'm amazed.
My
parents were right when they told me: How important
it is to treat others with kindness and respect. They are
wonderful examples of this.
The
best advice I ever received was: Be a risk taker (positive
risk, that is).
The
person who had the greatest influence in my career:
My parents, and my high school coach John Raynor.
If
I could invite three people to dinner in history, they would
be: John Wooden, Cervantes, Abraham Lincoln
One
moment in history I wish I could have seen: The expedition
of Lewis & Clark.
What
people don't know about me: I love to bake goodies
at home with my family.
The
place I would most like to visit: Mt. Everest or the
Marinara Trench.
The
favorite place I've visited: Jerusalem
I'd
like to switch places for a day with: A high school
economics teacher. I think young kids are the greatest.
Hobbies:
Fishing, backpacking, sleight of hand.
Ten
years from now I hope to be: Spending time with family
and loved ones.
My
advice to youngsters: Shoot for the stars. A lot of
people will tell you that you can't do certain things because
you're not this or you're not that. Refuse to believe it.
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