Note: Due to an issue beyond anyone's control, this blog was not posted until Saturday after the win over Detroit instead of on Friday.
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After our convincing 2-0 win against Western Michigan last Sunday, we have had an abnormally long six day break between fixtures. This has given us time to recover, train hard and prepare properly for our first conference game - tomorrow at Detroit. It also means that things have been a little quiet on the team front. Therefore, the blog this week takes a different form. On the bus to the “Motor City”, I asked every player for a comment or fun fact about a teammate so readers can get to know their Panthers a little better. Some are routine, some strange and some just plain wrong. Enjoy!
“Goodnetter loves 7-11 slushies,” said Aaron Cranfill.
Ashy said, “Richard Johnson takes girls to Culvers on a first date.” Kid’s got game.
Junior told me, “Agustin snores like a wild animal.” I have been told the same thing about myself. Don’t worry, brother!
Agustin said, “Me, Rami and Junior have a secret language. I’m a tick-tock-tack; they’re both tacks.” Ha, tacks! I have no idea what that means but he walked away laughing, so I guess that’s funny to the three of them.
According to Beau, “Kostas has a code-red stalker.” Not bad after just a couple of months in Milwaukee.
Declan said, “Patrick Ruhland and I started as roommates, became friends and are now brothers.” Cute.
“Laurie’s favorite birthday present was the rabbit,” said Zach, trying to cause trouble.
Riley revealed, “Luke (Davey) is the biggest Brewers fan and he has aspirations to get married on the field.”
When Jonny Stahr’s having a tough day, Horvat gives him a lift. “His constant swearing at video games provides comedic relief.” Very well put.
Liam said, “Beau thinks he’s the biggest bad-ass.” I believe it but he really, really isn’t. Really.
Cranfill gave us the revelation of the day. “A.To (Toth) still plays with his lego bricks in his basement,” he said. I guess that’s why he commutes to campus.
Luke G said, “Ferron loves his snacks.”
All Ferron had to say was, “To all those naysayers; I say nay.” OK, Kev.
“Riley really loves salads,” Nuemann said, “an abnormal amount.”
Austin got back at Cranfill saying, “He is so afraid of styrofoam. He can’t even be close to it.”
Stone confessed, “I like cheese and jelly on my toast. At the same time.” I’d make fun of him for it, but we’re all just a bit afraid of Andrew.
“I watch all the Star Wars movies at least once every other year,” Robbie said, without anybody asking. He’s proud of it so we’ll let him be.
Rami said, “Agustin loves my PSP more than I do,” or something similar in his strong Swedish accent.
Luke Davey said, “Nuemann loves to make vines when he gets out of the shower.” Knowing Kyle, that’s unsurprising. But still strange.
Dustin said about Zach, “He drives a Jeep from Jurassic Park and loves to cuddle with a girl and watch his favorite movie – Country Strong.” Questionable from Stevenson.
What didn’t you know about Dustin? He sleeps more than a pack of sloths. I genuinely think he needs to be prescribed pills.
Kostas said, “Whenever Liam’s in our dorm room he doesn’t wear a lot of clothes.” Yup, that’s wrong.
Jonno wanted to share a message passed on to him by the wisest of Panama City taxi drivers. He said, “Love is the most powerful force in the universe.” Richie is eagerly waiting to find out and is racking up the Culvers dates. Good luck, pal.
Finally, a line from our long-serving trainer, Jon Ochsenwald: “It’s great to see the Panthers back to their winning ways.”
We all agree. Let’s keep that going in Detroit.
