What is your full
name?
Robert Edwin Gumbita.
Are there any family
connections in your name?
Yes, my father and grandfather are named Robert, and my middle name Edwin is
after my mother's father.
Where are you from?
Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. It is a small
town southeast of Pittsburgh.
Is it known for
anything in particular?
Mt. Pleasant is not, but it is right next to Latrobe, which is known for
Rolling Rock Brewery and Arnold Palmer.
What is your favorite
show right now?
The "Walking Dead" on AMC. It is about a
zombie apocalypse with a group of people fighting to survive.
What music are you
listening to now?
I like Breaking Benjamin before football games.
Who is your favorite
athlete?
Troy Polamalu. I am a big Steelers fan
and I like the way he plays the game.
If you had an ability
that you currently do not possess, what would it be?
I would like to be an incredibly talented doctor.
What is your favorite
meal?
I am a big fan of pizza.
Growing up you rooted
for?
Pittsburgh Steelers.
What is the best class
you have taken at William and Mary?
Introduction to Archaeology. I was
always interested in Archaeology growing up, watching Jurassic Park.
What would you like
to do for your career?
I would like to be a Radiologist. I am a
Kinesiology major with a concentration in Pre-med.
If you could trade
places with anyone right now, who would it be?
I would probably trade places with my brother.
He is a junior in high school, a quarterback. I just want to go back and have that
experience over again. I miss the
football back in high school.
If you could play any
other position on the field what would it be?
I think I would play wide receiver, because the rumor going around is that I
have the best hands on the team.
Who is the best
athlete you have ever competed against?
Jonathan Baldwin. He now plays for the
Kansas City Chiefs.
Where is your
favorite spot on campus?
The Laycock Center, because it has everything you need to do there. You can do academics, football, relax, watch
TV, whatever you need to do, you can get done there.
What is your favorite
Bob Solderitch quote?
Whenever someone gets too extended on a block he says "do not to dive out the
window."
How would you
describe this year's Tribe offensive front?
Close and experienced. We really
communicate and mesh well together.
Who has the biggest personality among your position group?
Matt Crisafi. He is a real
smart guy, real well-rounded but he has a great, unique personality.
What is one young
lineman that you see having a bright future here?
We brought in two freshmen this year, Jerry Ugokwe and Dom Martinelli, who both
have good size. Especially Jerry, he
came in a little bit raw, but he's got some size and athletic ability.
What is your dream
job in 10 years?
Radiologist or a surgeon of some kind.













