Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Kruser, UW-La Crosse
Each week during the 2016-17 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.
Name: Ryan Kruser
Institution: UW-La Crosse
Hometown (High School): Waunakee, Wis. (Waunakee High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sports: Football and Men’s Basketball
Major: Psychology
Minor: At-Risk Child and Youth Care
Why did you choose UW-La Crosse?
I chose UW-La Crosse because of the outstanding academic and athletic programs and I felt at home when I visited the city and the school.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference?
I like the how competitive the conference is every year.
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s? Brownie Batter Overload
Menu item from Culver’s? Butter Burger
Spot on campus? Mitchell Hall
Class? Genes and Behavior
Movie? Guardians of the Galaxy
Food? Lasagna
Professional Sports Team? Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers
TV Show? Friday Night Lights
Musical Group? Kenny Chesney
Quote/motto?
Seize the moment
What do you plan to do after graduation?
Attend graduate school for School Psychology. After graduate school, I plan to work as a School Psychologist and coach basketball or football.
If you could trade places with anyone, who would it be and why?
Steph Curry because I want to know what it would be like to have his jump shot.
What is your greatest sports moment?
Winning the 2011 Division 2 State Football Championship.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Play Mario Kart on Nintendo 64.
One word that describes the team?
Cohesive
When you surf the web, the site you most often go to?
Hudl.com
A non-athletic talent you have?
Working with kids.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
Go to all 50 states; go skydiving; and go to Europe
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
No.
Your worst habit is?
Chewing way too much gum.
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