Spotlight on Kurt Larson
A senior on the men's soccer team, Kurt Larson is a strong player. Starting in 14 of 16 games last year, the defensive player was named as an honorable mention selection to the MVC Scholar Athlete. His quirky personality and sense of humor makes him an intriguing person to get to know.
Name: Kurt Larson
Year: Senior
Major: Broadcast news and English
Hometown: Olathe, Kansas
Nickname: Lars-Big Lars-Larsadino
Family: Karly (18)
Favorite team: Kansas City Wizards
Favorite athlete: Jimmy Conrad
Favorite quote: “ Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.”
Favorite food: Hot dogs
Favorite movie: Vacation
Favorite musician: Chris Brown
Favorite movie star: Hilary Duff
Favorite restaurant: Chipotle
Greatest accomplishment: Being born
Most embarrassing moment: Matt Nickell's locker was next to mine freshman year-traumatizing things happened.
Biggest rival: Bradley
Hobbies: Fishing, Guitar Hero, online dating, woodworking
What actor would play you in a movie: Matthew McConaughey
Perfect date: We're going to get in an evinrude, cruise the Mississippi, drop a few zebco poles, put some stink bait on the hook and wait for the catfish to bite.
Dream job: Professional bowler
Pre-game rituals: Sitting front of my locker wearing headphones and just visualizing how the game is going to go.
Favorite road trip: Marquette-I got my first and only point there
Best part of being on the team: Times we've had and overall brotherhood
Most influential person: Grandma-she loves me
Number one goal for this season: Making tournament