Bucknell University Athletics
Bison Football Q&A: John Burkly
8/10/2015 9:57:00 AM | Football
BucknellBison.com will count down to the beginning of the 2015 football season by highlighting at least one member of the Bucknell football team each day from the first preseason practice on Aug. 6 until the season opener vs. Marist on Sept. 5. Today's Bison Football Q&A features sophomore QB John Burkly.
NAME: John Burkly
HOMETOWN: Boonton Township, New Jersey
MAJOR OR INTENDED MAJOR: Math and Economics
MY FIRST THOUGHT STEPPING ON THE BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WAS: This place is amazing. Everything seems real tight-knit and comfortable. I knew Bucknell would give me opportunities to thrive in all aspects of my life.
BEST PART OF BUCKNELL FOOTBALL: The comeraderie amongst our team. I can count on any one of my teammates, anytime, to have my back. Things like this wouldn't work without that type of trust
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT GAMEDAY IS: I like to look around the locker room. Everyone gets dressed and prepares themselves a little differently. But everyone has the same look in their eyes. All the work and commitment to this team is about to be tested and brings out everyone's desire to win.
MY FAVORITE PREGAME MEAL IS: Steak and mashed potatoes
MY POST-GRADUATE PLANS ARE: Undecided
I SPENT MY SUMMER: Taking summer classes, working out a ton getting ready to get back to Bucknell
TO RELAX, I: Work out, listen to music
THE WORD THAT BEST DESCRIBES A BUCKNELL FOOTBALL PLAYER IS: Teammate
MY FAVORITE ATHLETE: Tracy McGrady
MY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Oakland Raiders
MY FAVORITE MOVIE: This Is The End
MY FAVORITE MUSIC: Red Hot Chili Peppers
