Sept. 9, 2010
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- NavySports.com recently sat down with Navy sophomore midfielder Michael Rakoczy to find out more about the men's soccer player from Cincinnati, Ohio. Rakoczy was ready to play for Dave Brandt at Messiah, but when Brandt was hired at Navy in December 2008, Rakoczy sought out an appointment to the Naval Academy. Rakoczy is a talented trombone player and likes to watch the exploits of Snooki, "The Situation" and Pauly D.
The Navy men's soccer team hosts a strong UMBC team on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 8:00 pm at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility. Fans that bring their Georgia Southern football ticket stub to the soccer game can gain free admission.
Nickname: Cozy
Superstitions: Taping my left wrist before games...we are undefeated since I have done it (starting this past Spring)
Best Player I Have Played Against: Kofi Sarkodie (starting left back at Akron, member of U-20 US National Team)
Team I Would Like to Play Not on Our Schedule and Why: Akron, they have a famous program that does well every year
Dream Job: US Men's National Team Coach
Biggest Fear: Rollercoasters
I Would Have Liked to Have Witnessed: The United States vs. Norway Men's Soccer game on August 11, 1948 (ended 11-0 in favor of Norway)
Best Book I Have Ever Read Is: The Grapes of Wrath (John Steinbeck)
My Hometown is Famous For: Cincinnati style chilli
Most Famous Alum From My High School: Amanda Bordon (Olympic Gymnast)
In 10 Years, I See Myself: Hopefully in the Marine Corps, serving our nation and hopefully with a family back home
Best Friend From Another Team: Peter Paras (Davidson)
People Would Be Surprised to Know That: I am a very talented Tenor Trombone player
Why Did You Choose Navy: Just to get on my dad's nerves (He graduated from West Point)
Best Thing About Playing Navy Soccer: Being around the guys all the time, being part of something extraordinary and having a purpose
Three People (Dead or Alive) You Would Like To Have Dinner With: George W. Bush, Peter Griffin (from Family Guy) and Daniel Tosh
Hobbies: Drawing and Writing
Prized Possession: My Bible
Most Memorable Sports Moment: Beating Army in soccer last year (Wes Powell's overtime PK)
Favorite Food: Shrimp
Favorite Movie: The Prestige
Favorite TV Show: The Jersey Shore
Favorite Book: Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
Favorite Pro Athlete: Steve Nash (Pheonix Suns)
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Cincinnati Reds (Baseball)
Favorite Website: www.facebook.com
Favorite Class at Navy: The West in a Premodern World
OTHER GETTING TO KNOW FEATURES
• Billy Sweetman (Aug. 23, 2010)
• Sam Miller (Aug. 16, 2010)
• Wes Powell (Aug. 9, 2010)
• Alex Foskett (Aug. 3, 2010)
• Sam Lepley (July 20, 2010)
# GO NAVY #
