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