Football

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Frank Hartman, UW-River Falls

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:  Frank Hartman
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. (Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Football
Major:  Criminology


Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I chose UWRF because of the opportunity to receive a great education and get an opportunity to continue to play football.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
None.
 
What causes do you care about?
Colon Cancer.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
What I like about competing in the WIAC is that I have an opportunity to compete in the best conference in America. Being a Division III athlete allows me to get a great education, while still getting an opportunity to play football.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Butter Burger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Salted Carmel Pecan Pie
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The library
Movie?  Goodfellas
Holiday?  Fourth of July
Food?  My dad’s spaghetti and meatballs
Musical Group/Artist?  Koe Wetzel
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Philadelphia Eagles
Vacation Spot?  Daytona Beach, Florida
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
My greatest sports moment is winning the first-ever Isthmus bowl last year.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Definitely watching movies with the guys.
 
One word that describes your team?
Family.
 
One word that describes you?
Driven.
 
What is your dream job? 
Sherriff of my home county.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit all 50 states.
---Do an elk hunt.
---Go skydiving.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Woodworking.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Eating the same breakfast before every game and listening to the same playlist of music.
 
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