Youngstown State tennis player Brian Meek takes time out for a Q&A with the Horizon League
April 4, 2007
How old were you when you started playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was about 10 years old.
What is your most memorable moment as a YSU Penguin?
So far my most memorable moment would probably be playing
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Living somewhere down south and making lots on money.
What is your favorite Coach Ronan quote?
Well there's too many to just have one, so my top Eric quotes would be "Brian you're walking home if you don't pull out this set", a memorable one was when Tom, Scott and Myself questioned something we were doing and he yelled at us saying "I DO NOT have to explain myself to you guys", and my favorite is "Alright guys, we lost the doubles point, we just need four singles matches now, we can do it!!"
What is your least favorite practice drill?
He makes us play around-the-world every day and I hate it!!
What's one television show you can't miss each week?
"Entourage"
Where in the world would you like to spend a week's vacation?
What is the one luxury item that you can't do without?
My cell phone.
Could you describe the most embarrassing moment you have ever experienced?
On spring break I ran across the beach in my underwear and my teammates would not give me back my bathing suit.
Who is the most impressive person you have ever met?
Kathleen Bradley from the Price is Right. I really haven't met anyone impressive.
What is your favorite movie?
Probably the "Godfather"
What is your favorite food?
Spaghetti
If you could meet and have dinner with any person, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?
I have been a huge Jim Carrey fan for a long time so I would choose him.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would really like to be able to fly.
Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Jim Carrey
What is your dream job?
Marrying a rich girl and playing tennis and golf all day.
If you could get front row tickets to any sporting event, now or in the past, which would it be?
Probably the World Cup finals just to see the crazy fans.
Do you have any advice for young athletes who aspire to compete at the college level? Work hard all the time. Even though sometimes you won't feel like practicing, you still have to if you wish to play at a high level.
Who were some of your tennis idols growing up?
Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Yevgeny Kafelnikov
What accomplishment, on or off the court, are you most proud of?
State Doubles runner-up my senior year of high school.
Would you say that you are more of a `glass half empty' type of person or a `glass half full' type of person?
I am definitely an even mixture of both.
How do you deal with pressure?
On court, usually watching Ryan throw his racquet will calm me.
