Indiana University Athletics
Brian Plotkin Up Close (10-17-02)
10/17/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Oct. 17, 2002
Freshman midfielder Brian Plotkin is one of two freshmen who have seen significant action for the Indiana soccer team this fall. A native of Lisle, Ill. (Naperville North HS), near Chicago, Plotkin has played in 13 games, making three starts. He has assisted on four goals this season, including two this past Wednesday night at Kentucky. Plotkin launched a corner kick that senior Pat Noonan converted into the game-winning goal against the Wildcats.Plotkin came to Indiana as a Parade All-American and was listed on Soccer America's list of top 25 recruits coming out of high school.
To get a to know Plotkin a little better off the field, read on....
1. The best thing about playing soccer at Indiana is:
The environment and knwoing that you've got to perform to continue the IU tradition.
2. The thing that impresses me most about the coaching staff is:
Their professinalsim, and ability to work with all the palyers
3. I came to Indiana because:
I wanted to develp as a soccer player and receive a great education
4. Whatwords would you use to describe yourself?
quiet, laid back
5. Who was your sports hero as a little kid?
Michael Jordan
6. Favorite pregame meal:
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
7. Favorite magazine:
Sports Illustrated
8. What is your greatest ambition?
To play in the World Cup
9. Favorite movie line, or the one you are constantly repeating, and what movie it's from:
"Turtle...Do I look like a turtle in my turtle suit."
Master of Disguise
10. What's the best advice I have ever heard and who it came from?
"Just keep working hard no matter what."
Youth soccer coach
11. What's your most memorable sports moment is?
Winning the youth national championship last year
12. What's the TV show you never miss if you can help it?
Sports Center
13. Any Relatives that played a sport in college or professionally?
Dad- Tennis
14. After graduation I want to:
Play professionally, or get a good job, and have a family.
15. Person who has had the most influence on my athletic career:
My father
16. If you could have only four CDs, none of them mixed, what would they be?
Lucky Boys Confusion, Blink 182, Eminem, Good Charlotte
17. Why did you choose your jersey number?
I was assigned my number
18. What's the last book you read for fun?
Harry Porter, the 4th book
19. Who is the funniest person on the team?
Phil Presser
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