Bucknell University Athletics
Bison Football Q&A: Mark Pyles
8/20/2016 8:32:00 AM | Football
BucknellBison.com will count down to the beginning of the 2016 football season by highlighting at least one member of the Bucknell football team each day from the first preseason practice on Aug. 4 until the season opener at Marist on Sept. 3. Today's Bison Football Q&A features junior LB Mark Pyles.
NAME: Mark Pyles
HOMETOWN: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
MAJOR OR INTENDED MAJOR: Economics
MY FIRST THOUGHT STEPPING ON THE BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WAS: I'm excited to call this home for the next 4 years
BEST PART OF BUCKNELL FOOTBALL: The strong camaraderie and relationships built within our team
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT GAMEDAY IS: The feeling of anticipation and excitement during the national anthem, leading into the opening kickoff, and coming home with a W.
MY FAVORITE PREGAME MEAL IS: Grilled chicken and pasta
MY POST-GRADUATE PLANS ARE: Attend Law School
I SPENT MY SUMMER: Preparing for the season and earning money
TO RELAX, I: Workout, listen to music
THE WORD THAT BEST DESCRIBES A BUCKNELL FOOTBALL PLAYER IS: Determined
MY FAVORITE ATHLETE: Ray Lewis
MY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Philadelphia Eagles
MY FAVORITE MOVIE: Gladiator
MY FAVORITE MUSIC: Rap/Hip Hop
