Jared Ott Men's Soccer Senior • No. 5 Erie, Pa. Mercyhurst Prep

1. What is the best part about being a Griff?
I would have to say the best part about being a Griff is competing at a high level with a group of great guys who are not only your teammates but also your close friends.

2. What has been your favorite moment as a Canisius student-athlete?
-Favorite moment as a Canisius student-athlete was a 2-1 win against UB last year in which Andrew Incho and I scored 2 very memorable goals, and the team earned a hard fought win.

3. What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Hmm.. I would have to say I see myself as dedicated, driven, and determined.

4. What is your favorite part of Buffalo?
Favorite part of Buffalo would have to be the wings.

5. As an anthropology major, what are your plans after graduation?
I recently added a double major with Criminal Justice and I plan to attend grad school for Applied Intelligence and enter the FBI or CIA. So be careful what you're viewing on the internet.

6. What was your favorite childhood toy?
Favorite childhood toy was those tricycles with the big wheel in the front. I used to get some huge air on those bad boys.

7. What is your favorite quote or phrase?
Hard to not be cliche here but one of my favorite phrases is Carpe Diem or "seize the day."

8. Why do you wear number 5?
I have worn both 5 and 6 throughout my soccer career but I chose 5 because it was my sister's number when she played soccer at Duquesne, so I chose to keep it in the family.

9. Do you have a nickname? Is there a story behind it?
Nope, no nicknames... at least, not that I know.

10. As a senior, what is your personal goal for this season? Team goal?
My personal goal for this year would be to be on an All-MAAC Team and the MAAC All-Academic Team again. As for team goal, I hope to first be in the top-four of the MAAC and then win a MAAC Championship.