Falcon Fun Facts: Dwayne Rackard III

MEQUON, Wis. -- In an effort to learn more about our student-athletes, CUWFalcons.com will post Falcon Fun Facts articles (questions and answers) over the next three months to give you, the fan, an insight into our student-athletes.

Dwayne Rackard III (Football)
Junior | Linebacker | Orlando, Fla.

What are you studying and what are your future career plans?
I am studying justice and public policy. After graduating, I will either go into the military or become a law enforcement officer and later join a government agency.

How did you get started in football and why do you love the sport so much?
I got into football because my dad played, and I started when I was young. I love football because it is something I am passionate about and when I am on the field I feel free and I love that feeling. 

What has been your favorite CUW football memory so far?
My favorite CUW football memory is when I got my first college touchdown against Augsburg.

What is one of your pregame routines?
My pregame routine is calling my dad. We go over the game plan and what I need to do to have a good game. At the end of the conversation we pray.

Who inspired you as a young athlete?
As a young athlete, I was inspired by Patrick Willis who was a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.

What food do you have to eat the morning of a game?
I try not to eat before a game because I feel that it would slow me down.

How would human life be different if crocodiles could fly?
We wouldn't be alive.

Do you give directions by landmarks or road signs?
Landmarks.

What is one thing you won't eat and why?
I won't eat tomatoes because they don't taste like anything to me. 

Do you like dogs or cats more?
I like dogs because they are more playful.

What TV show could you binge watch every day for a year?
The Office.

What is your favorite restaurant and what do you always order?
Millers Ale House in Orlando. I order the Zinger Mountain Melt.

What's been the best concert you attended?
21 Savage and Young Thug

What is one thing you always wanted to try but haven't yet?
Sky diving.

Would you rather go camping in the woods or stay at a beach resort?
Camping in the woods.