
Edwards Named Male Student-Athlete of the Month, presented by Georgia Army National Guard
12/6/2019 9:27:00 AM | Football, Student-Athlete Services
Georgia Southern student-athletes honored for work in the classroom
Each month, the Georgia Southern Student-Athlete Services Department hands out its Student-Athlete of the Month, presented by Georgia Army National Guard, which recognizes students who are working just as hard in the classroom as they are on the field of competition. The male winner for the month of November is Lawrence Edwards of the football team. Let's get to know Lawrence!
Name: Lawrence Edwards
Hometown: Daytona Beach FL
Sport: Football
Position: Offensive Line
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Why did you choose Georgia Southern University to further your education?
What are your career aspirations?
When it comes to striving to do your best in the classroom, who is the biggest motivator in your life?
What are your pre game/competition rituals if you have any?
Favorite pre game/competition meal?
Name: Lawrence Edwards
Hometown: Daytona Beach FL
Sport: Football
Position: Offensive Line
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
What is the best way for you to balance your academic and athletic lifestyle?
I try to get ahead of my school work in the beginning of the week so I can put my complete focus in my sport.
Why did you choose Georgia Southern University to further your education?
I thought it was a great fit for me to further my career in football
What are your career aspirations?
Physician Assistant
When it comes to striving to do your best in the classroom, who is the biggest motivator in your life?
My Mom, Jacqueline Jones
What are your pre game/competition rituals if you have any?
I say a prayer in the end zone of the field before every game
Favorite pre game/competition meal?
Spaghetti
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