Get to Know: Grand Meadow football player Blake Olson

Published 6:06 pm Monday, September 1, 2014

Blake Olson, senior football player, Grand Meadow. -- Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Blake Olson, senior football player, Grand Meadow. — Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Q: How did you originally get into your sport?

A: I’ve played football for as long as I can remember. Flag football was from like 1st to 4th grade and contact started in 5th grade.

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?

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A: Definitely winning the state championship last year!

Q: What have you learned from playing sports?

A: It takes a lot more work than you think if you want to be successful.

Q: What is the hardest part about your sport?

A: Being mentally and physically prepared to fulfill your role on your team.

Q: Who is your biggest sports role model and why?

A: Anybody that’s been on my team in previous years and even now that are better than me, because it makes me push myself that much more to be as good if not better than them.

Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?

A: The Blind Side and Remember the Titans.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Math/ chemistry

Q: What is your dream job?

A: To be a coach anywhere and to be really good at making food.

Q: What is your favorite food? 

A: I love most desserts, Buffalo Wild Wings, and spaghetti.