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GoDuke.com Q&A With Dan Oppedisano
2/18/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C. - GoDuke.com sat down with Dan Oppedisano of the men's lacrosse team for a question and answer session. A midfielder and one of Duke's top faceoff men, Oppedisano spent the fall semester abroad in Italy. Find out about that and much more.
GoDuke.com: What are your nicknames?
Dan Oppedisano: I have two, "Opped" and "Nugget."
GD: What is the most interesting class you've taken at Duke?
DO: Sports Economics and Statistics.
GD: Where is your favorite place to study?
DO: In my closet, I put my desk in it.
GD: What are some highlights from studying abroad in Italy last semester?
DO: I was able to go skydiving over the Swiss Alps and I liked having a slow-paced lifestyle.
GD: Switching gears, whare are some of your pregame habits?
DO: I like to eat a huge breakfast and listen to Journey.
GD: Why do you wear jersey No. 28?
DO: It's been my football, wrestling, and lacrosse number since I was in 7th grade.
GD: What is your favorite part of lacrosse practice?
DO: I like the team face-off and the shooting drills.
GD: What is your least favorite part of lacrosse practice?
DO: I like being on the field, so film and meetings.
GD: If you could change one rule in college lacrosse, what would it be?
DO: I'd like to see a shot clock so teams don't sit on the ball.
GD: What is your favorite NFL team?
DO: The New York Giants.
GD: Who is your favorite NFL player?
DO: Jeremy Shockey.
GD: Who is your favorite New York Met of all-time?
DO: Mike Piazza.
GD: What is your favorite movie?
DO: Rocky IV.
GD: TV show?
DO: Saved by the Bell.
GD: Actor and actress?
DO: Will Smith and Kate Beckinsale.
GD: Favorite book?
DO: Freakanomics and education of a coach.
GD: Musical artist?
DO: Chad Kroeger.
GD: Food?
DO: Fettucini alfredo.
GD: What is your favorite way to relax?
DO: Playing Madden 2007.
GD: Other than lacrosse, what is your favorite sport to watch?
DO: Baseball.
GD: What is your best non-athletic talent?
DO: I once ate two Big Macs in six bites.
GD: WHat are your hobbies?
DO: Hanging out with friends, playing video games and poker.
GD: Who is the person you most admire?
DO: My father.
GD: Who is your childhood hero?
DO: Mike Piazza.
GD: What person from history would you most like to meet?
DO: Adam Smith.
GD: If you could pick four guests for your fantasy dinner, who would they be?
DO: Mike Piazza, Ray Lewis, Bill Belichick and Willie Randolph.
GD: What is your favorite thing about Coach Danowski?
DO: How he handles mistakes.
GD: What is your most memorable childhood activity with your family?
DO: Playing monopoly as a family.
GD: What is your advice for children?
DO: Just be yourself and be nice because the saying “nice guys finish last” couldn't be more false.
GD: What is the best advice you've ever received?
DO: Believe in yourself because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
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