Name: Jason Russell
Events: Hammer
Hometown: Kerens, TX
Classification: 5th year Senior
When did you start participating in Track & Field? 7th Grade
Who has had the greatest impact on your career? My dad
What's your favorite sport other than Track & Field? Football
If you could participate in a different event in Track & Field, which would it be? Shot Put
What is the best part about being a college athlete? Facing some of the best competition in the country each week
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against? Everyone
What is the highlight of your sports career? Throwing a PR at Northwestern State last year after being injured the entire semester.
Who are your favorite sports heroes? Derek Jeter, Brian Urlacher
Do you have a nickname? What is it? Tornado, coined by the infamous Chris BearkatThrows Cralle
What are three words that describe you? tired, indecisive, hungry
If you had one million dollars, where would you go? Europe
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Height
If you had a supernatural power, what would it be? Teleportation
Why did you choose to attend Sam Houston State University? Location
What is the most important thing you've learned as a SHSU Student-Athlete? Self-accountability
What single thing will you most miss about SHSU when you leave? Teammates and friends
What is the biggest challenge you've had to overcome? Three separate injuries in the middle of the season last year.
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give? Don't take things for granted
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you? I can play the guitar
What song is stuck in your head right now? Blah Blah Blah
What is your favorite T.V. show? Two and a Half Men
What is your biggest pet-peeve? People who drive slow in the left lane
What one thing can you not go a week without? Pizza
What is your dream job? Anything self-fulfilling
What is your most valued possession? A picture of my mom and me
What is your best non-athletic talent? Procrastination
Who is your favorite musical artist? Red Hot Chili Peppers
What is your biggest superstition? Wearing the same pair of Asics socks on meet days
What is your biggest fear? Failure
What is your favorite food? Italian
Movies or TV? Movies
Radio or MP3? Radio
Cars or Trucks? Trucks
MTV or ESPN? ESPN
Daytime or Nightime? Early morning
Summer or Winter? Winter
Playstation or Xbox? neither
PC or Mac? PC
