Getting to Know Perry Dorrestein
10/21/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
| Perry Dorrestein Junior/Sophomore Offensive Lineman |
Junior/sophomore offensive lineman Perry Dorrestein has started three games at left tackle in 2008, seeing action in four contests after playing four games in 2007. The Plainfield, Ill., native made his first start of the season at Notre Dame, also starting against Illinois and Toledo. Dorrestein tutored under Jake Long as a redshirt freshman, learning the ropes from the best in the business.
Full name (nickname): Perry Dorrestein (Perold)
I can't live without: air
After my football career, I hope to: vote
People who had the biggest influence in my life: parents
Most impressive person I've ever met or know: Jake Long
The most famous person I've met is (when and where): Russel Crowe during 2007 Notre Dame game
Person in history I'd most like to meet: the founder of Dippin' Dots
My advice to young kids: don't quit
When I was growing up, I never thought I would: play World of Warcraft
Hobbies and leisure activities: bowling, video games
When I have free time I like to: do what I want
Pre-game ritual: listen to metal music
Superstitions (for a game): I better be nervous
My SportsCenter highlight is: getting yelled at by Coach Rodriguez
In a football game, someday I'd like to: catch a screen and take it to the house
If I was to play another sport, it would be: golf
When I want to get away from football I: sleep
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: John Madden
The greatest football game I ever played in was (explain): 2007 Notre Dame game - showed people that 0-2 means nothing
The best football advice I ever received was (by whom): "Those blokes over there don't know what's coming." C Russel Crowe
Favorites
Breakfast cereal: Raisin Bran
Late night snack: Dibella's
Place to eat out: Dabella's
Cartoon/TV show growing up: The Simpsons
TV channel: TBS
TV show: Family Guy
Magazine to read: Modern Drummer
Musician or music group: Chris Adler
Book: Sein Language
Movie: Airplane
Actor: Ed Norton
Actress: Jessica Biel
Superhero: Ironman
Cartoon character: Peter Griffin
CD: Rage Against the Machine - Battle of Los Angeles
Video game: World of Warcraft
Pet: cat
Car: pick-up truck
Professor: David Potter
