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GET TO KNOW: Jeff Ward
10/8/2015 8:49:00 AM | Football
Q&A with senior tight end
Jeff Ward • #96
Tight End • Suwanee, Ga.
6-0 • 255 • r-Sr.
Plans after graduation:
Planning to intern with Coach Speer and the strength and conditioning staff this upcoming spring
What is the hardest part about being a senior?
A lot of people count on you to lead, perform, and execute. It can be overwhelming at times, but it is great to be apart of something bigger than myself.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
My parents are my biggest inspiration. They have taught me how to love god and love people. They have taught me discipline and that nothing in life is given. You must go out and work hard to achieve the things you want. I am truly thankful for everything they have done in my life.
Best advice you have ever been given:
Let the Lord lead you
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition:
Singing the Valley Song on the buses heading to Paulson
Most memorable moment of your career at Georgia Southern:
Going up to the Georgia Dome with 20,000 fans and beating up on Georgia State
Once you're done at Southern, what do you want to be remembered as?
Someone who served others
What do you want to say to the fans who have watched you play during your time at Georgia Southern?
Thank you for bringing all the true blue Georgia Southern energy to the games. We play for Eagle Nation!
Eagle Extras:
Favorite TV Show: Shark Tank
Favorite Movie: The Waterboy
Most played song on your iPod: Every Creed song ever
Favorite food: Chicken WIngs
Who would you like to have dinner with? Jesus
Pre-game superstition: Shine Erk's head in the end zone
What's your go-to dance move? The Sprinkler
Tight End • Suwanee, Ga.
6-0 • 255 • r-Sr.
Plans after graduation:
Planning to intern with Coach Speer and the strength and conditioning staff this upcoming spring
What is the hardest part about being a senior?
A lot of people count on you to lead, perform, and execute. It can be overwhelming at times, but it is great to be apart of something bigger than myself.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
My parents are my biggest inspiration. They have taught me how to love god and love people. They have taught me discipline and that nothing in life is given. You must go out and work hard to achieve the things you want. I am truly thankful for everything they have done in my life.
Best advice you have ever been given:
Let the Lord lead you
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition:
Singing the Valley Song on the buses heading to Paulson
Most memorable moment of your career at Georgia Southern:
Going up to the Georgia Dome with 20,000 fans and beating up on Georgia State
Once you're done at Southern, what do you want to be remembered as?
Someone who served others
What do you want to say to the fans who have watched you play during your time at Georgia Southern?
Thank you for bringing all the true blue Georgia Southern energy to the games. We play for Eagle Nation!
Eagle Extras:
Favorite TV Show: Shark Tank
Favorite Movie: The Waterboy
Most played song on your iPod: Every Creed song ever
Favorite food: Chicken WIngs
Who would you like to have dinner with? Jesus
Pre-game superstition: Shine Erk's head in the end zone
What's your go-to dance move? The Sprinkler
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