FAIRFAX, Va. - This week's
rookie profile features Matt Meadows, a native of Medina, Ohio where he
attended Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. He was the 2011 state champion, a
two-time state placer and ranked 7th in the nation by Intermat
during his time at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy.
GoMason.com: Why did you
choose George Mason University?
Meadows: I loved the
school and the coaches are great, so it was a great fit for me.
GoMason.com: How did you get
into wrestling?
Meadows: My dad got my
brothers and I started in it when I was in the second grade.
GoMason.com: Did you always
know you wanted to wrestle in college?
Meadows: Yes, it has
always been a dream of mine since I was young.
GoMason.com: What is your
favorite and least favorite thing about living in a dorm?
Meadows: My favorite
part is being able to hang out with all my friends and my least favorite
part
is sharing a bathroom.
GoMason.com: What do you
think will be the biggest challenge in transitioning to college wrestling?
Meadows: I think the
biggest challenge will be adjusting to the new level of competition.
GoMason.com: What is your
favorite thing about Mason, so far?
Meadows: My favorite
part about Mason so far has been being part of the wrestling team and meeting
new people.
GoMason.com: What has been
the biggest difference, so far, between high school and college?
Meadows: The biggest
difference is being on my own and getting used to doing stuff for myself.
GoMason.com: If you were
stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you?
Meadows: I would take a
raft, food and water.
GoMason.com: What do you
want to do after college?
Meadows: I would like to
start a company and have a family of my own.
GoMason.com: If you could
visit any place in the world, where would you go?
Meadows: I would go to
the Bahamas.
Matt Meadow's
Favorites:
Colors: Green and Yellow
Ice-cream
flavor:
Chocolate
Quote: I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13
Academic Class: Micro Economics
TV Show: Parks and
Recreation
Movie: Remember the
Titans
Food: Cheeseburgers
