March 25, 2009
1. Name
Jeff Battipaglia
2. Hometown
Newtown, Pa.
3. Position
Offensive Tackle
4. What coach recruited you
Coach Monken
5. Why did you choose the Naval Academy
I saw the Naval Academy as the perfect opportunity to meet the goals I had set for myself after high school. Receive a top education, have an opportunity to serve in the military, and play division I football, all in one.
6. Team goals for this year
Right now, get win #1 at the Horseshoe. After that, keep the CIC Trophy at USNA and play in the Texas Bowl
7. Personal goals for this year
Keep working hard because there is always room for improvement. Work to get better technique, quickness and strength.
8. Favorite Food
Can never go wrong with a good Philly Steak
9. Favorite TV Show
Entourage
10. Favorite Movie
Forrest Gump and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
11. Best thing about playing Navy football
Playing football with my brothers (teammates)
12. Game you are most looking forward too this year
If I have to choose it would be Ohio State and Hawai'i
13. Three people (dead or alive) that you would like to have dinner with
Reggie White, Winston Chuchill and Tom Hanks
14. What is on your Ipod right now
Everything from Gary Allen to Lil' Wayne to the Boss
15. Nickname
Bubba
16. Hobbies
Watching movies, reading and hanging out with friends
17. Prized Possession
First bowl ring
18. I would have liked to have witnessed?
D-Day at Normandy
19. Most memorable sports moment
Army-Navy 2008
20. The team I would like to play that is not on our schedule
Boston College. Both of my parents are alumni
21. Favorite NFL Team
E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles
22. Favorite NFL Player
Brian Dawkins
23. Favorite NBA Team
Sixers
24. Favorite NBA Player
Andre Iguodala
25. Favorite Baseball team
World Champion Philadelphia Phillies
26. Favorite Baseball player
Sugar Shane Victorino
27. Favorite sport to watch at Navy other than football
Lacrosse
28. Most famous person that I have met
President George W. Bush
29. Before a game I have to:
Listen to my ipod and drink a lot of Powerade
30. Non-athletic talent
I am pretty good on the dance floor
31. What do you want to do after graduation
Marine Corps and Surface Warfare are my top two choices
32. Most famous alum from my high school
Rich Gannon
33. Favorite college football stadium
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
34. What is your major
Economics
35. Favorite teacher at the Academy
Professor Little
