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DANNY MARTIN NAMED TECH MALE
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Arkansas Tech has
named sophomore linebacker Danny Martin (Tulsa,
Okla.)
as this week's third male student-athlete of the week.
Martin, who is a member of the Wonder Boys
Football team, earns this week's honor
after recording five total tackles, including four solo
stops in the Wonder Boys 26-24 home win last Thursday
over West Alabama to open Gulf South Conference play. In
addition to the five tackles, Martin also had 1.5 sacks,
2.5 tackles for loss, forced a fumble and had a fumble
recovery.
On the season, Martin is tied for third on the team with
13 total tackles, including 10 solo stops and has had
2.5 quarterback sacks, 1.5 tackles for loss, has broken
up a pass, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. As a
freshman last year, Martin played in all 10 games for
the Wonder Boys and recorded 29 total tackles, 3.5
tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, forced two fumbles,
recovered a fumble and blocked a kick.
Martin and his Wonder Boy teammates will return to
action on Saturday, Sept. 27, when they travel to
Monticello, Ark., to face Arkansas-Monticello. Kickoff
is set for 6 p.m. at Convoy-Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium.
The following is a question and answer segment to help
get to know this successful Tech student-athlete:
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Why did you
ultimately choose to come to Tech?
Danny Martin: When I came down for my
recruiting visit everything felt right. It
felt like home here at Arkansas Tech.
Outside of athletics, what is your favorite
thing about college life?
DM: I like to sit on the porch with my
friends.
What is your favorite type of music/group?
DM: My top three favorites are 1.) Chris
Knight, 2.) Waylon Jennings and 3.) My
brother, Jake Martin.
What do you consider your hobby?
DM: I like to float along creeks, fish in
rivers and hunt ducks.
What sport other than football do you like
to watch or would you like to play the most?
DM: I like baseball.
Who is one person that has had the biggest
impact on your life?
DM: My parents.
What is your most memorable moment as a Tech
athlete?
DM: When we beat Henderson State,
21-20, last season.
What would you do on your dream vacation?
DM: I would like to take a road trip through
Texas and stop for concerts. Some guaranteed
stops on the trip would be Gruene Hall,
Luckenbach and Billy Bob's.
 What is your major at Tech?
DM: I am a mechanical engineering major.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
DM: I'm not sure. I might possibly move to
Luckenbach, Texas, to live with my brother.
Do you have a pet?
DM: I have a yellow and a black lab. There
names are Lucy
and Ellie May.
How many times a day do you find yourself
checking facebook?
DM: I check it once a day.
What's the most rewarding class you have had
while being at Tech?
DM: I liked my Methods of Engineering class
with Dr. Helmer.
What are your goals for this season?
DM: I would like to win a GSC Championship
both this season and next season. |
Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2008-09)
September 2 - sophomore defensive back
Tario Dansby (football)
August 24 -
senior receiver Tracey Stiger
(football)
Previous Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2007-08)
May 5 -
junior Jarred Carlyle
(golf)
April 21 -
junior
B.J. Hawkins (golf)
April 14
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freshman
outfielder Austin Gwatney
(baseball)
April 7
-
senior
quarterback Cole Barthel (football)
March 24 -
senior
pitcher Zach Weiss
(baseball)
March 4 - junior forward Troy Marcus
(basketball)
Feb. 20
-
junior
third baseman Tony Sanchez (baseball) |