Getting to Know Avery Horn
10/28/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
| Avery Horn Sophomore/Freshman Running Back |
Sophomore/freshman running back and return man Avery Horn came all the way from Hanford, Calif., to play for the Maize and Blue. Redshirting his freshman season, Horn debuted this year, seeing his first collegiate playing time on special teams against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 6. Against Illinois on Oct. 4, Horn returned his first-ever kickoff 21 yards and he subsequently served on the kick-return team against Toledo on Oct. 11 and Penn State on Oct. 18. Horn is averaging 20.8 yards on his kick returns, breaking a season-long 33 yarder against Toledo.
Full name: Avery Horn
I can't live without: heart
After my football career, I hope to: make my people happy
Person who had the biggest influence on my life: my grandpa
Most impressive person I've ever met or know: my grandpa
Person in history I'd most like to meet: my uncle
Best advice I ever received was: do what you want to do whether it is right or wrong
My advice to young kids: go to school
When I was growing up, I never thought I would: be in college
Hobbies and leisure activities: chilling with my family, going out, football
Pre-game ritual: stay clam
In a football game, someday I'd like to: do something no other player has done
If I was to play another sport, it would be: basketball
When I want to get away from football I: go home
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: myself
The greatest football game I ever played in was (explain): the last game of my junior year in high school
Favorites
Food: burritos
Breakfast cereal: O's
Late night snack: chips
Place to eat out: Denny's
Cartoon/TV show growing up: The Simpsons
TV show: Fresh Prince
Movie: Friday
Actor: Chris Tucker
Actress: Halle Berry
Sports hero: my dad
Superhero: Flash / Wolverine
Video game: Metal Gear
Pet: dog
Car: Dodge Charger
