Athlete of the Week: Tyler Jernigan, Mason High School
Monday, May 05, 2008
Name: Tyler Jernigan.
School: Mason High School.
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Sport: Lacrosse.
Class: Senior.
Age: 17.
Claim to fame: "Just being a leader on the field; leader by example." Jernigan, a midfielder, has played varsity for the Comets all four years. He plans to attend the University of Dayton, and with a 3.85 GPA, major in sociology.
Bet you didn't know: "I still ride my bike almost every day."
Toughest opponent: Moeller.
Favorite pro athlete: Clinton Portis.
Person who would play you in a movie: Mel Gibson.
Game-day ritual: "I sit in silence in the corner of the locker room."
Hours per week you're on the field: 12 or 13.
Vegetable you just won't eat: Asparagus.
Most prized possession: "My lacrosse stick."
Favorite piece of clothing: Moccasins.
Favorite movie: "Braveheart."
Favorite book: "Harry Potter."
Favorite magazine: Inside Lacrosse.
Favorite TV show: "The Office."
Favorite musical artist: Taking Back Sunday.
Biggest influence: "My dad (Tony). He's always taught me to work hard."
Philosophy on life: "Things are always going to be tough. You've just got to keep going."
Best thing about lacrosse: "Winning, because it feels good to celebrate with your team afterwards."
Worst thing about lacrosse: "Conditioning."
In 10 years, I'll be ... "Probably somewhere warm opening a business."
