Colorado University Athletics
Buff Blitz: Brian Lockridge
CUBuffs.com will feature Q&As with several incoming freshmen throughout camp to acquaint Buff fans with CU’s newcomers. Sports Information Student Assistant Niko Strzepek caught up with freshman running back Brian Lockridge recently.
Niko Strzepek: what have you learned about your self this summer in camp?
Brian Lockridge: I learned that I am an inexperienced player right now. I have a lot to learn, and that’s the good thing about football. The coaches teach me a lot and it this is a great place for me to develop.
NS: By the time you graduate CU, what do you want people to remember you by?
BL: First, on the field I would like them to see me as a hard worker and a person who never gave up. Off the field, good grades, I’m not the one to slack off. I wan to be known for working hard and never giving up.
NS: How has camp been?
BL: It’s been real wonderful. There is a learning curve and I have a lot to learn, but that’s what camp is for, learning.
NS: How have the veterans treated you?
BL: They treat me really nice. This team is a family and I love it.
NS: When did you start playing football?
BL: I started my freshman year (of high school), but I really didn’t start playing untill my junior year and actually getting on the field.
NS: Did you participate in any other sport(s) in high school? How did the sport(s) help to play football?
BL: Track and field. I ran the 100, 200 and the 4x100. It helped with my speed.
NS: What have been the activities in your free time?
BL: Learning the plays and. As an incoming freshman you have to know the plays.
NS: What are your hobbies?
BL: Piano and the guitar. I don’t know how to read notes (laughing). But I make up songs and I have been playing for like 12 to 13 years. Playing music helps to relax my mind.
NS: How do you like the city of
BL: I love
NS: How do you overcome challenges?
BL: First thing keep positive. Once you keep positive every else becomes easy. Never think of the negative side because it will bring you down really quick. I try to have fun and then everything goes by faster.
NS: Where would be your favorite vacation spot?
BL:
NS: What is your favorite movie?
BL: Gladiator,
NS: What is your favorite T.V. show?
BL: Planet Earth and Blue Planet on Animal Planet. Also, when football comes on I try to see if I can learn more about the sport.
NS: What would be your best meal?
BL: Anything with meat, anything with steak, chicken or beef and some salad, to stay healthy.
NS: What pumps you up?
BL: I am pumped up all day. What really pumps me up is the team atmosphere and when people make big plays. In general, I am always pumped up.
NS: Is there anyone who you model your life after?
BL: I’m religious and I try to form my life to be Christ-like.
NS: What are some songs and music you have on your iPod?
BL: I listen to country, rap, classic, R&B, pretty much anything. I really like The Fray and Tim McGraw. My top three songs/artists are: When the Sky’s Go Blue-Tim McGraw, Lil’ Wayne and Pearl
NS: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
BL: I like