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Up Close - Spotlight on Chris Blanco
10/30/2006 12:00:00 AM | Football
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No. 29 Chris Blanco
Background: A defensive back with sprinter's speed, Blanco saw a great deal of action with the junior varsity team last season and moved into a starting role for 2006. In high school, Blanco earned two varsity letters in football, was twice offensive player of the year and made the All-CIF Scholastic team. He also helped set Servite High School and Serra League records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Blanco earned first team Serra League and All-Orange County honors in track.
Best class you've taken at Dartmouth: Ancient Greek Athletics
Favorite athletes growing up: Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith and Ken Griffey Jr.
Favorite professional team: The Latin American Angels of Anaheim
What disc is in your CD player: Legend by Bob Marley
Favorite food: Anything my mom cooks
Favorite movie: Training Day
If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would they be: Mike Tyson, Deion Sanders and Rey Lewis
Your prized possessions: A Lego pirate ship that I made in the fifth grade.
Best football memory: In the fourth grade when I scored my first touchdown on a fumble recovery, but then getting a personal foul for celebrating.
Most memorable experience from your LSA/FSP or leave-term job: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, intern river trip.
No. 29 Chris Blanco
Background: A defensive back with sprinter's speed, Blanco saw a great deal of action with the junior varsity team last season and moved into a starting role for 2006. In high school, Blanco earned two varsity letters in football, was twice offensive player of the year and made the All-CIF Scholastic team. He also helped set Servite High School and Serra League records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Blanco earned first team Serra League and All-Orange County honors in track.
Best class you've taken at Dartmouth: Ancient Greek Athletics
Favorite athletes growing up: Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith and Ken Griffey Jr.
Favorite professional team: The Latin American Angels of Anaheim
What disc is in your CD player: Legend by Bob Marley
Favorite food: Anything my mom cooks
Favorite movie: Training Day
If you could have dinner with any three people, past or present, who would they be: Mike Tyson, Deion Sanders and Rey Lewis
Your prized possessions: A Lego pirate ship that I made in the fifth grade.
Best football memory: In the fourth grade when I scored my first touchdown on a fumble recovery, but then getting a personal foul for celebrating.
Most memorable experience from your LSA/FSP or leave-term job: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, intern river trip.
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