UP CLOSENo. 10 Joe Scola
Background: A tough player,
Joe Scola racked up 31 tackles, including 19 unassisted, last season. He made his first appearance in 2004 against Harvard when he collected three tackles against the Crimson. A three-year high school starter and captain, Scola led his team to a 13-1 record and a regional championship his senior year.
Best class you've taken at Dartmouth: My freshman seminar on Machiavelli with Professor Roger Masters.
Favorite athlete growing up: Barry Sanders
Favorite professional team: Detroit Lions
What disc is in your CD player right now? Aerosmith and Michael Jackson's Greatest Hits
Favorite food: Chicken rolotini, but I love all Italian food.
Favorite vacation spot: The Florida Keys, the No. 1 fishing spot in the world and one of the best places to dive and snorkel.
Favorite movie: Gladiator and Man on Fire
If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Ray Lewis, Bobby Bowden and Vince Lombardi
Your prized possession: A Super Bowl pennant signed by the likes of Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Warren Moon, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and other former greats
What's your favorite thing to do when you're not playing football? Fishing
Most memorable experience from your LSA/FSP or leave-term job: Going to Dallas, Texas for the National Football Convention and having the opportunity to meet some of the legends of coaching.