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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Scotti Culton

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Scotti Culton

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Name:
Scotti Culton
University: Louisiana Tech
Sport: Soccer
Number: 18
Year: Sophomore
Major: Business    
Hometown: Waterloo, IL

Q: When and why did you start to play soccer?
A: I started playing soccer when I moved to Illinois at the age of seven because they didn't have gymnastics.

Q:  What other sports did you play growing up?
A: Every sport that I could: volleyball, basketball, track, cross country and tennis.

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the field?
A: My most rewarding experience has been the people I have been lucky to meet.

Q: Why did you choose to attend Louisiana Tech?
A: I chose LA Tech because Coach Sherry transferred to the school from Western Illinois and I followed him.

Q:  What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: My greatest accomplishment would have to be getting over my fears and playing my game the way I know I can play.

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: For our team to go as far as we can in the season.

Q: What's on your iPod?
A: Every kind of music except country.

Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the field?
A: I enjoy playing tennis and racquetball.  I also enjoy just hanging out. I'm pretty laid back.

Q:  If you had to live on a desert island for a year and could only take three items with you, what would you take?
A: I would take a radio, water and a pan.

Q: Name your favorite class…
A: Um..I guess I'd have to say…Math?

Q: What is your game day routine?
A: Listen to some songs on my iPod, relax and then get pumped for the game.

Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A: To win conference and win some games in the NCAA Tournament.

Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Will and Grace, hands down.

Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My mother.

Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: I haven't decided yet.

Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: Just play your game.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: Honestly, I can't pick just one.  There are too many great athletes out there.

Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actress would play your role?
A: Haha um, maybe Angelina Jolie?

Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?  
A: A new house for my mom.

Q: Describe the perfect meal…
A: Caesar salad with sourdough bread and balsamic vinaigrette dipping sauce. Then boneless buffalo wings as the entrée.  Sooooo good!