Thursday, September 10, 2009

Getting to Know: Casey Nickels


I like doing these interviews with my teammates because I learn things about them that I didn’t know already. Some people have asked if I’ll write any more essays. I will be posting more essays in the future, but right now I’m focused on classes and September 5!! But in the meantime, I think these interviews are a good way for fans to get to know more about the guys who will be representing Georgia Football this year.

We started with the center, now we’re moving down the O Line. Meet Casey Nickels, a guy who walked on the football team and with hard work earned a scholarship.

Getting to Know: Casey Nickels

1. When is your Birthday? April 12, 1987
2. What High school did you go to? Wagner High School in South Dakota and Washington Wilkes High School in Washington GA.
3. What is your major? Finance
4. What is your favorite restaurant to eat in Athens? Outback Steakhouse
5. What is your favorite color? Blue
6. Do you plan on staying in Georgia after college? I have no idea. I’ll be following the job that offers the best opportunity for career success.
7. What's your favorite vacation spot? Myrtle Beach
8. Who are some of your best friends on the team? Brandon Wheeling, Andrew Johnson, Jamie Lindley, and Ty Frixx.
9. Who inspires you the most? My Pops and my brother
10. What is your favorite song? “Toes” by Zac Brown Band
11. If you could change one thing about yourself physically, what would it be? I want to be about 20 pounds heavier. But I want solid weight, not fat!
12. What is your favorite movie? “The Hangover”
13. What do you like to do for fun? Golf is my latest hobby.
14. What's your favorite meal to eat? It has to be a steak and a baked potato.
15. What size shoe do you wear? 13
16. Why did you choose UGA? When I was little, I heard Larry Munson calling a game on the radio and when I actually got to come to a game, I knew this is where I wanted to be.
17. What's your proudest moment at UGA? My proudest moment is coming in as a walk-on and then earning a scholarship.
18. What cell-phone service do you have? Verizon
19. What's your fondest childhood memory? My favorite memory is of building ramps and ramping bikes with my brother.
20. What other city could you see yourself living? Sioux Falls, South Dakota
21. What is your favorite Dessert? Ice Cream
22. If you could dream up your dream mate who would she look like? Scarlet Johannson
23. What is your greatest fear? My greatest fear would be to lose a child, my future wife or one of my siblings.
24. What is your greatest accomplishment in life? My greatest accomplishment so far is becoming a Christian.
25. Where are the top 3 spring break places you would love to visit? Las Vegas, Mexico, and the Bahamas
26. Who is your favorite male actor? Will Ferrell
27. If there were one woman you could marry, who would it be? Danna Lyda
28. What's your favorite reality show? Rob and Big
29. Top Five All-Time Georgia players? David Pollack, Hershel Walker, John Gurley, Coach T…there are so greats!
30. What are your personal goals for the 2009 season? I want to play in every game and help the team out in some way every week.

5 comments:

  1. Thanks Jeff! I like the interviews too. I'll be in Athens this weekend barking for ya'll!

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  2. Good job Saturday! The D played with heart, fire and determination! I have no voice at all but I'm so proud to be a Dawg!

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  3. Wow what a game! Again, loved to see that fire and determination out there!

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  4. I am so happy for ya'll. The rain, the turnovers and ya'll kicked butt and took names! I want to see ya'll having fun out there again! Goooooooo Dawgs!

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  5. Howdy Jeff,
    Been reading and truly enjoying your blog since day 1 but first time I've commented.
    Just wanted to say good choice on interviewing a walk-on like Casey. Really enjoy reading all of your interviews. Gotta a kick out of Ben Jones saying his favorite song is Sweet Home Alabama. Understandable since he's from Bama. Hey, I'm a GA born and bred boy but I love me some Skynard too! After doing some sightseeing out West earlier this Summer, I have to agree w/Casey. Sioux Falls, SD is a nice, peaceful place where you can slow down and definitely a place you will feel close to God.

    GREAT WIN IN TERRIBLE WEATHER ON SAT. NIGHT--THAT FINISH WAS WELL WORTH LOTS OF BARKING AND SITTING IN THE RAIN FOR HOURS WITH A WET BOOTY!

    PLEASE BEAT THE FRENCH ACCENT OUT OF LSU!

    GooseDawg

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