University of Richmond Athletics

Spider Spotlight - Andrew Brennan
09/18/2014 | Cross Country
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| Class: | Sophomore |
| Hometown: | Glen Rock, N.J. |
| High School: | Glen Rock |
| Major(s): | Political Science & Rhetoric and Communications |
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Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight.
Did You Know…
• After graduation, Brennan hopes to be a political consultant or a politician
• If he could go on any game show, Brennan would test his luck on Jeopardy
• Most people don't know that Brennan memorized all the presidents and the Gettysburg Address in first grade.
Meet Andrew...
Three words to describe yourself: Reliable, religious, and optimistic
Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program: Traveling to the Taize monastic community in Burgundy, France for a religious pilgrimage and then meeting up with teammate Tim Gruber in Paris.
The best nickname on the team: Emem the Gem (Emma Nowak)
Strengths: Durability
Working to improve: Competitive racing mentality
Best sports memory: Traveling to Boulder, CO for XC championships race
Favorite meal: Swordfish with Provencal sauce over risotto
Favorite ice cream: Cherry vanilla
On your playlist: Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, the Stones, and classical music
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: Blondie's The Tide is High
If you have one wish: Peace on Earth
Hidden talent: My golf game
Dream car: Porsche sports car
If you could travel anywhere in the world: London & Edinburgh
Favorite class: Interpreting Rhetorical Texts
Pets: Maggie, aka “the Magster” my little cockapoo
Hero: President George W. Bush
Favorite childhood TV show: Spongebob
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: Jesus
If you could have any superpower: Fly





