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GET TO KNOW: Madi Killeen
7/28/2015 | Soccer
Summer is upon us and in preparation for the 2015 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Soccer and the Rebel Nation a look at the players who will make up the latest incarnation of the Rebels on the pitch.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they came to choose Ole Miss as their home and family for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Madi Killeen
So., GK, 1L
Grand Rapids, Michigan (Forest Hills Central HS)
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Spanish minor
1. What made you choose Ole Miss and how did you know it was the right place for you to play soccer?
I fell in love when I saw the campus when I visited and saw the atmosphere of a southern school.
2. What are your goals for the season?
Make it to the NCAA Tournament again and host a first round game.
3. What is your favorite athletic memory at Ole Miss?
Beating Kentucky at the SEC Tournament in 2013 and making it to the NCAA Tournament. It was so cool watching the selection show and seeing our name pop up.
4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
With a hip replacement and dogs. Hopefully living in a lake house.
5. What's something most people don't know about you?
I have three tattoos.
6. If you could meet anyone living or dead (or fictional), who would it be and why?
Tim Howard because he's my idol. Jonathan Toews because he's my crush.
7. Do you have any superstitions before a game?
I put on my uniform in a specific order.
8. If you had a day off from soccer, what would you do?
Eat a ton and watch all eight Harry Potter movies.
9. What is your favorite class at Ole Miss and why?
Biology because it's really interesting.
Favorite Movie: Goodwill Hunting or 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite Band: Coldplay
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Book: The Book Thief or Harry Potter
Favorite Food: Green Beans
Favorite Place To Eat In Oxford: Toyo
Favorite Pro/Athlete: Jordy Nelson and Jonathan Toews
Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers and Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Sport (other than soccer): NFL or NHL
