Sept. 5, 2011

Name: John Dowd

Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.

Favorite Meal: Steak and Potatoes

Favorite Team Growing Up: Jets/Mets

Favorite Player Growing Up: Wayne Chrebet

You Would Be Surprised To Know That: I went to a Wal-Mart for the first time this year

To Relax I Like To: Hang out with friends or read

Right Now My Service Selection Would Be: Marine Corps ground or submarines

What Has Surprised Me About The Academy Is: How fast the first three years went

After My Service Commitment I Hope To Be: I'm not sure

If I Could Eat Dinner With Anyone In History It Would Be: Thomas Jefferson

My Favorite Coach Niumatalolo Saying Is: "Ricky!!! Ivin, what's he doing?"

If I Could Be Anyone In History I Would Be: My grandfather, because he was the man

In High School I Dreamed Of Being: A doctor

If I Could Trade Places With One Of My Teammates I Would Trade Places With: Aaron Santiago, because being fast and playing A-back would be awesome

If I Could Be Coach For A Day I Would: Cut out the `individuals portion' from practice

When My Parents Are In Town I Like To: Go out to eat downtown

On My IPod Is: Nothing, I just bought one

My Favorite Summer Vacation Was: Going to Sunny Hill

My Favorite Meal In King Hall Is: Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches of course

My First Thought When I Stepped On The Yard Was: This is where I want to go.