Catching Up With The Captains

Morgan Roche, Cross Country

Senior

Clifton Park, NY

1. How did you get into (sport you play)?

        Throughout high school I played soccer and basketball and ran outdoor track in the spring. During the spring track season of my junior year of high school I was finding success with the sport and decided to make the switch to cross country/track for my senior year, it was the best decision I have ever made!

2. What brought you to QU?

        While looking at colleges, Quinnipiac came up on my college board search and I had never heard of the school before then. When I came for a visit  I met with coach and the team and fell in love with the school. The combination of opportunities I was going to be given from an academic and athletic perspective from Quinnipiac were hard to turn down.

3. If you had ten words to describe your team, what words would you use?

        Driven, committed, synergetic, tenacious, competitive, confident, poised, successful, fun and priceless!

4. What is your most embarrassing moment?

        In 8th grade we took a class field trip to the bowling alley and while releasing the ball my feet came out from under me. The ball went flying and I slid on my butt down the lane, everyone saw it happen.

5. What is your team’s goal this season?

        Before every race we say, "one team, one dream." Our goal is to win the NEC championship for the 7th year in a row and break into the top 7 at the NCAA Regional meet.

6. What is your favorite sport other than the one that you play?

        If I had to play another sport it would be basketball, but my favorite sport to watch is baseball and the NY Yankees!

7. Ray and Mikes or Corner Deli?

        Corner Deli

8. What celebrity would play your part in a movie about your life?

        I have always wanted to be a movie, so I would definitely try out for the part, but if I didn't get it...Rachel McAdams.

9. Who is your role model and what have you learned from him or her?

        There are a lot of people in my life that have helped me become the person and athlete I am today, but on the top of that list is my parents. They have taught me to follow my dreams and to never give up, anything you set your mind to can be accomplished.

10. Better dancer, Chris Brown or Billy Mecca?

         Based on talent, Chris Brown. Based on heart, Billy Mecca.

Quick Fact: I love to go golfing!

Favorite Movie: Nothing beats watching Miracle the night before a big race!!

Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and broccoli, or any type of pasta!!

Shuffle iPod, first five songs: 

1. Story of Us (Taylor Swift)

2. Must Have Done Something Right (Relient K)

3. All-American Girl (Carrie Underwood)

4. Just Dance (Lady Gaga)
5. Jumper (Third Eye Blind) 

Academic major: Psychology Major in the MAT program 

Plans after QU: I would like to get a job teaching at the Elementary school level and have the opportunity to coach cross country/track at the high school level.