Melissa Falica: How does it feel being the lone sophomore on the team?
Ben Forrest: It’s pretty interesting because we don’t have any freshmen here for the second year in a row, but it’s not really that bad because I know everyone now and I have friends on the team.
MF: What made you choose Rutgers as your college of choice?
BF: The financial aspect was a big help. I’ve looked at Rutgers for a few years, and an in-state school obviously has its advantages and it’s one of the better schools academically in New Jersey. Plus, I was interested in the research aspect.
MF: Do you play any other sports?
BF: I don’t currently. I did play soccer for about 10 years and then I switched to cross country.
MF: What are your favorite sport teams?
BF: For football I like the 49ers and for soccer I like Liverpool.
MF: If there was one song you could listen to before a match to get you pumped up, what would it be?
BF: I guess I would say Linkin Park “Numb.” It has a really good beat and really gets you motivated. It’s just a really good song in general.
MF: What is a secret hobby of yours that not many people are aware of?
BF: I’m kind of artistic. I took art lessons for about five years and I used to do a lot of painting, now more so just drawing. I definitely am pretty artistic.
MF: Out of all of the “old school” Nickelodeon shows, which would you say was your favorite?
BF: I don’t know, I didn’t watch as much Nickelodeon, but I guess I’d say “Rocket Power.” That was really the one that my brother and I watched when we were growing up. We watched more Cartoon Network but “Rocket Power” was just a really good show.
MF: What is your fast food restaurant of choice?
BF: I’m not a big fast food fan because it bothers my stomach, but I would have to say KFC is my favorite.
MF: What’s your favorite item from there?
BF: Honey BBQ wings or the mashed potato bowls — I’m not really sure because they’re both pretty good.
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