Oct. 26, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - As the 2013 season approaches, we here at LMULions.com would like to (re)introduce you to some of the baseball players who will be gracing Page Stadium's field this year. We have asked all the players a series of questions that range from why they chose LMU to what they would change their name to if they could. If you have any additional question that you'd like to see answered in the future, please feel free to email Tyler Geivett at tgeivett@lmu.edu.

Today's question and answer session will feature senior Cullen Mahoney.

LMULions.com: Why did you choose LMU/What do you like most about LMU?
Cullen Mahoney: I chose LMU because of the dedicated coaching staff and my dedicated teammates

LMU: Why did you choose LMU/What do you like most about LMU?
CM: I chose LMU because of the academics and baseball. I like LMU's beautiful campus and the small classrooms the most.

LMULions.com: Why did you choose LMU/What do you like most about LMU?
CM: I chose LMU because of the dedicated coaching staff and my dedicated teammates.

LMULions.com: Do you have a nickname? Explain the meaning behind it.
CM: Honedog, just something that stuck.

LMULions.com: After LMU, what do you want to do?
CM: Something I am passionate about.

LMULions.com: Do you have any superstitions?
CM: No. It's all about being prepared.

LMULions.com: What is your favorite baseball team?
CM: Arizona Diamondbacks

LMULions.com: What is the early favorite for your walk-up song?
CM: J Cole - Mr. Nice Watch

LMULions.com: What is your favorite movie?
CM: Shawshank Redemption, Usual Suspects

LMULions.com: What is your favorite book?
CM: Into the Wild

LMULions.com: What celebrity would play you in a movie about your life?
CM: Matt Damon

LMULions.com: You are given $1,000,000 - what do you spend it on?
CM: My family

LMULions.com: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
CM: Teleport. It would be nice to see family and friends whenever.

LMULions.com: If I take a look inside your refrigerator what would I find?
CM: Eggs, steak, and salad

LMULions.com: What is your motto or advice you live by?
CM: Find ways

LMULions.com: Name at least one television show that you watch every week.
CM: Boardwalk Empire

LMULions.com: What is your most prized possession?
CM: My family

LMULions.com: Any fears or phobias?
CM: I am afraid of birds

LMULions.com: Who is your biggest influence in life?
CM: My parents

LMULions.com: Name one thing not many people know about you.
CM: I have a freckle in my belly button

LMULions.com: If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
CM: The Lions winning the last game in Omaha, or Rage Against the Machines final concert, or the Arizona Cardinals winning the Superbowl

LMULions.com: Are you a morning or night person?
CM: Night person

LMULions.com: If you could be any animal, what would you be?
CM: A Labrador

LMULions.com: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
CM: Santa Barbara

LMULions.com: Do you have a celebrity look-alike?
CM: Steve-O

LMULions.com: What was your favorite childhood television program?
CM: Scooby Doo