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JEREMY ASHCRAFT NAMED TECH MALE
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Arkansas Tech has
named senior right tackle Jeremy Ashcraft (Marshall,
Texas)
as this week's fifth male student-athlete of the week.
Ashcraft,
who is a member of the Wonder Boys Football team, earns
this week's honor after helping Tech collect a 38-35 win
last Saturday at Arkansas-Monticello. Against UAM,
Ashcraft and his offensive line teammates were named the
Offensive MVP by the Tech coaches after helping the
Wonder Boys offense gain a season-high 446 yards of
offense and score a season-high 38 points. For the game,
Ashcraft graded out at 87 percent.
Since arriving on campus last season, Ashcraft, who is a
transfer from East Texas Baptist, has been a fixture on
the offensive line as he has made 14 consecutive starts
at right tackle heading into Saturday's home game with
fourth-ranked North Alabama. In addition, Ashcraft was
named a Preseason All-Gulf South Conference selection
this year after being a Second-Team All-GSC selection in
2007.
The following is a question and answer segment to help
get to know this successful Tech student-athlete:
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Why did you
ultimately choose to come to Tech?
Jeremy Ashcraft: I chose to come to
Tech because it is close to my relatives and
I liked the facilities.
Outside of athletics, what is your favorite
thing about college life?
JA: My friends and the social life.
What is your favorite type of music/group?
JA: I like country music, especially Hank
Williams, Jr.
What do you consider your hobby?
JA: Football is my hobby, because I don't
have time for anything else.
What sport other than football do you like
to watch or would you like to play the most?
JA: I only like football. What else is
there??
 Who is one person that has had the biggest
impact on your life?
JA: Seth Elmore. He was my first offensive
line coach. He brought me from nothing to
the player I am today.
What is your most memorable moment as a Tech
athlete?
JA: Every week when we win a game.
What would you do on your dream vacation?
JA: I would like to go to Alaska on an elk
hunting trip.
What is your major at Tech?
JA: I'm a mechanical engineering major.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
JA: I would like to play professional
football and hopefully make a lot of money.
Do you have a pet?
JA: I have a white lab named Charlie.
How many times a day do you find yourself
checking facebook?
JA: I usually check once a day.
What are your goals for this season?
JA: I would like for our team to be national
champions and for me to become an
All-American. |
Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2008-09)
September 24 - senior pitcher Tyler
Mattox (baseball)
September 16 - sophomore linebacker Danny
Martin (football)
September 2 - sophomore defensive back
Tario Dansby (football)
August 24 -
senior receiver Tracey Stiger
(football)
Previous Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2007-08)
May 5 -
junior Jarred Carlyle
(golf)
April 21 -
junior
B.J. Hawkins (golf)
April 14
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freshman
outfielder Austin Gwatney
(baseball)
April 7
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senior
quarterback Cole Barthel (football)
March 24 -
senior
pitcher Zach Weiss
(baseball)
March 4 - junior forward Troy Marcus
(basketball)
Feb. 20
-
junior
third baseman Tony Sanchez (baseball) |