Matt Youngblood is in his third season as a member of the Texas A&M - Corpus Christi men's track team. During the 2011 indoor season he placed third in the Islanders men's top 10 in the 55m with a time of 6.77 at the Texas Tech Invitational and is currently in seventh place in the Islanders men's top 10 in the distance medley relay with a time of 10.22.79, which he posted at the Southland Conference Championships.
Youngblood will be competing tonight at the Texas Tech Indoor Open in Lubbock, Texas. Read what Youngblood had to say to GoIslanders.com.
Q: Coming from Washington, what made you decide to come to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi?
A: The beach and warm weather
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: I want to major in physical therapy so hopefully I'll get into physical therapy school
Q: Before a track meet what is your favorite song to jam to?
A: Any Dub Step song
Q: Where is the most amazing place you have been?
A: Alaska, on vacation
Q: What professional athlete do you look up to most?
A: Jeremy Warner
Q: Other than track what is your second favorite sport to play?
A: Basketball
Q: Who do you think will win the 2012 super bowl?
A: New York Giants
Q: Who is your favorite team to compete against in Track?
A: Baylor and Texas A&M
Q: What is your favorite thing about Corpus?
A: The warm weather
Q: On your leisure time, what do you like to do?
A: Relax at the beach
Q: Most famous person you have ever met?
A: Larry Bird
Q: Favorite cartoon or super hero?
A: Family Guy, Superman
Q: I see in your bio you enjoy lake activities, what kind?
A: Wakeboarding
