GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Each Monday through the end of the 2009 season, FightingSioux.com will take a personal look at 8-10 student-athletes on the North Dakota football team. This week we've featured Marcus Binns, Brent Cole, Matt Field, Tyson Heiser, Jake Landry, Nick Long, Ian McGurran, Joel Schwenzfeier.
Name: Marcus Binns
• Year: Freshman
• Number: 27
• Position: Running back
• Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.
Why you chose UND: Because of the great campus and it is a good place to be.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Lakers
• Sport to watch other than football: Tennis
• Movie: The Goods
• Singer: Joey McQuillan
• Food: Macaroni and cheese
• Athlete: Lebron James
• Actor: Will Smith
• Video game: NCAA 2010
• TV show: SportsCenter
Number of songs on your iPod: 2,000
No one would believe that you listen to: Dave Matthews
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Play guitar
Talent you have outside of football: Dancing
Person you admire most: My brothers
Person you pretended to be when you were little: The red power ranger
When did you get started playing football: In 1st grade
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Name: Brent Cole
• Year: Freshman
• Number: 91
• Position: Defensive end
• Hometown: Warroad, Minn.
Why you chose UND: Because of the winning tradition.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Minnesota Vikings
• Sport to watch other than football: Baseball
• Movie: Major League
• Singer: George Strait
• Food: Venison
• Athlete: Jared Allen
• Actor: Clint Eastwood
• Video game: NCAA Football
• TV show: Family Guy
Number of songs on your iPod: 2,000
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Golfing
Talent you have outside of football: Roping
Person you admire most: My father because of the person that he is and what he has been through.
Best part about being a Fighting Sioux: Being a part of the tradition.
Person you pretended to be when you were little: John Wayne
When did you get started playing football: In 7th grade
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Name: Matt Field
• Year: Freshman
• Number: 72
• Position: Offensive line
• Hometown: Brookings, S.D.
Why you chose UND: Because of the coaching staff.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Twins, Vikings, Penguins, Heat
• Sport to watch other than football: Baseball, hockey
• Movie: Rookie of the Year
• Singer: Kanye West
• Food: Pizza
• Athlete: Tiger Woods
• Actor: Denzel Washington
• Video game: Call of Duty
Number of songs on your iPod: 3,500
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Study
Talent you have outside of football: Golfing
Best part about being a Fighting Sioux: Being a part of the team.
Person you pretended to be when you were little: Tiger Woods
When did you get started playing football: In 7th grade
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Name: Tyson Heiser
• Year: Senior
• Number: 25
• Position: Safety
• Hometown: Waunakee, Wis.
Why you chose UND: Because of the tradition.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Packers
• Sport to watch other than football: Baseball
• Movie: Super Troopers
• Food: Pizza
• Athlete: Brett Favre
• Video game: NCAA Football 2010
• TV show: Eastbound and Down
Number of songs on your iPod: 2,000
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Snowboard
When did you get started playing football: In 4th grade
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Name: Jake Landry
• Year: Junior
• Number: 6
• Position: Quarterback
• Hometown: Grand Forks, N.D.
Why you chose UND: Because of the tradition surrounding the school.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: USC football, Green Bay Packers
• Sport to watch other than football: Basketball
• Movie: Shawshank Redemption
• Band: Dave Matthews Band
• Food: Taco Johns
• Athlete: Tom Brady, Brett Favre
• Actress/Actor: Megan Fox, Mark Wahlberg
• TV show: Entourage
Number of songs on your iPod: 2,000
No one would believe that you listen to: Fergie
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Cook
Person you admire the most: My parents
Best part about being a Fighting Sioux: Being a part of the pride and the tradition.
Person you pretended to be when you were little: Brett Farve
When did you get started playing football: In Pop Warner league
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Name: Nick Long
• Year: Junior
• Number: 83
• Position: Tight end
• Hometown: Andover, Minn.
Why you chose UND: Because of the pride, tradition and the academics.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Florida Gators
• Sport to watch other than football: Basketball
• Movie: Bad Boys
• Singer: Nelly
• Food: Doughnuts
• Athlete: Kellan Winslow
• Actor: Will Smith
• Video game: Metal Gear Solid
Number of songs on your iPod: 1,134
No one would believe that you listen to: Selena
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Singing
Talent you have outside of football: Playing goalie
Best part about being a Fighting Sioux: The pride and the tradition that the players and community take in.
Person you pretended to be when you were little: The Rock
When did you get started playing football: In 5th grade
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Name: Ian McGurran
• Year: Redshirt Freshman
• Number: 54
• Position: Offensive line
• Hometown: Fargo, N.D.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Minnesota Vikings
• Sport to watch other than football: Baseball
• Movie: Four Brothers
• Food: Steak
• Athlete: Jared Allen
• Actor: Mark Wahlberg
• Video game: NCAA Football
• TV show: SportsCenter
Number of songs on your iPod: 1,500
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Golfing
Best part about being a Fighting Sioux: Being a part of a great tradition.
When did you get started playing football: In 4th grade
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Name: Joel Schwenzfeier
• Year: Junior
• Number: 21
• Position: Safety
• Hometown: Hallock, Minn.
FAVORITES ...
• Sports team: Minnesota Vikings
• Sport to watch other than football: Basketball, baseball, UFC
• Movie: Good Will Hunting, Shawshank Redemption
• Singer: O.A.R.
• Food: Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Athlete: Lebron James
• Actor: Will Farrell
• Video game: NHL Hockey
• TV show: Hard Knocks, Eastbound and Down
Number of songs on your iPod: Around 3,000
Non-football skill (or activity) that you wish you could do better: Singing
Person you pretended to be when you were little: Michael Jordan
When did you get started playing football: In 7th grade
- Go Sioux -
