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20 Questions with Raphael Ortiz
Updated: Saturday 04/19/2012 (ET)
by TribeAthletics.com
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Q: Why did you choose the Tribe?
A: I loved how it was a mix between great academics and high profile football.

Q: Describe a moment when you felt the most Tribe pride...
A: When we beat Richmond on the last play of the game to win the Capital Cup in 2011.

Q: Take us through your pre-game mental preparation routine:
A: I don't like to think about the game too much so I usually just listen to music and relax.

Q: What are some community activities you or your team has done?
A: In the spring of 2012, we held a team car wash to benefit Avalon.

Q: What is your intended or declared major and why?
A: I am a sociology and kinesiology double major.

Q: Describe your dream job:
A: Doing something I love on a daily basis whatever it be.  

Q: If you could play another sport at W&M what would it be and why?
A: Basketball because I played it in High School all four years.

Q: Favorite team tradition/activity and why?
A: Sunday Funday because all of us hang out and play video games and other things like that.  

Q: Which teammate will have the most interesting job in 10 years and why?
A: My roommate Mike Reilly wants to be on the show "Deadliest Catch" when he is older and be a fisherman.

Q: What is your favorite quote or phrase?
A: "Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things." - Joe Paterno

Q: What is your favorite type of food (i.e. Chinese, Mexican, etc.)?
A: Spanish

Q: Favorite place you have visited or traveled to and why?
A: I went to Italy when I was a sophomore in high school and I loved seeing the Coliseum and all the other museums.   

Q: If you could sit down for lunch with anyone in the world who would it be and why?
A: Tim Tebow because I love the way he plays and what he stands for to many people.

Q: Most addicting television show?
A: Recently "Once Upon a Time" has been my most addicting show.

Q: How will you change the world (or even just one person's world)?
A: I will always be myself and just try to help people anyway I can.

Q: Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know...
A: Football isn't my favorite sport.

Q: What's number one on your bucket list and why?
A: Definitely going skydiving. I have always wanted to go skydiving since I was little. 

Q: What is your best non-athletic skill?
A: Dominating my teammates in FIFA.  

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve and why?
A: When my roommates leave all their dishes in the sink until I have to clean them.











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