Football

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Justin Allen, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2022-23 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:  Justin Allen
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown (High School):  Huntley, Ill. (Huntley High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Football
Major:  Biology-premedical emphasis


Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
It was close to home, and I had a lot of friends that came here.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
None.
 
What causes do you care about?
Suicide prevention. Feeding the needy.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like that I get to compete in a tough conference against fast and strong guys. Being a Division III athlete is fun because I feel like I get to have more fun. I must still be responsible as an athlete and as a person, but I just get to play the game that I love playing.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  The Culvers Deluxe Double
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Non-Athletic Spot-on Campus?  The Sweet Spot Cafe
Movie?  The Shawshank Redemption
Holiday?  Fourth Of July
Food?  Steak
Musical Group/Artist?  J. Cole
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Dallas Cowboys
Vacation Spot?  Tampa Bay, Florida
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Stopping Mary-Hardin Baylor at the goal line 4 times in the 2022 season.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
We get together and play games. We could play card games, video games, VR.
 
One word that describes your team?
Gritty.
 
One word that describes you?
Funny.
 
What is your dream job? 
Pharmacist.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Go Cliff Jumping.
---Go to Europe.
---Ride in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
None.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I like to lay on the floor and meditate for 15-20 mins every morning of the game.
 
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