Men's Tennis | 7/10/2012 7:51:00 AM
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Throughout the summer the Methodist University Department of Athletics will feature a student-athlete from each team on the web site. The student-athlete will have the opportunity to answer a hodge podge of questions, almost completely unrelated to their athletic performance to give Methodist fans an inside look at the Monarchs.
Greg Patterson recently completed his sophomore year at Methodist while competing with the men's tennis team. This past season he went 12-9 in singles dual matches primarily at number three and finished 16-6 in doubles dual matches primarily at number two. Patterson earned USA South Honorable Mention recognition helping the team to tie for second in the conference standings. He is a two-time Methodist Scholar Athlete and USA South Academic All-Conference selection and was most recently named the 2011-12 Methodist Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.
1. What's the first thing you think of when you hear Methodist University Monarchs?
The first thing I think of is my team and all of the crazy good times that we have had.
2. If you HAD to get a tattoo, what would you get?
Probably a tattoo of my cat. But not where anybody could see it.
3. What's the most frequently played song in your iTunes?
These days it's probably "Loft Music" by The Weeknd.
4. What's your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
I'm a really big TV person. I love to just get into a good TV show and watch it online or on Netflix for hours.
5. What is the best concert you ever went to?
I've only ever been to one concert and it was 3OH!3 (which was awesome) so I guess I have to say that one.
6. As a Monarch, what do you want to be most remembered for?
I just want to be remembered as someone who worked hard both on and off the court and did my best to be a team leader.
7. Why did you pick your jersey number?
Not applicable.
8. Whose macaroni and cheese is the best?
I actually don't like mac and cheese...
9. What's your dream car?
I would love to drive a really nice Lexus when I'm older and settled and, most importantly, have the money to afford one!
10. What are some lessons you've learned at Methodist so far?
I've learned that things in life don't always go your way but if you surround yourself with great friends then life will always go on.
11. What part of Methodist will you always take with you?
I will always take the great bonds that I've formed with my teammates.
12. What quote or motto do you always keep in the back of your head?
Not really a quote but whenever I'm on court and I'm losing I just always think of a pretty famous saying in tennis which is that "it's not over until you've lost the last point", basically meaning that I always have a chance to come back. And it has definitely worked for me a few times!
13. What will you buy with your first paycheck post graduation?
Haven't really thought much about it since it's still a couple years away. It will probably go towards a new car...
14. You'd be surprised to know that I…
... once passed out from eating so much feta cheese. No lie.
15. Did your parents or siblings compete in college sports?
My dad played golf.
16. If they were to make a movie about your life, which actor should play you?
Michael Cera and it would be an honor for him.
17. What are the top three things on your bucket list (things you want to do before you die)?
Starting from the bottom...(3) See Christ the Redeemer in Rio...(2) Meet Novak Djokovic...(1) Win a lifetime supply of feta cheese somehow.
18. What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people over-exaggerate things, even when it's about something really minuscule.
19. Do you have a good luck charm? If so, what is it?
I don't have a charm per se but one of my biggest superstitions is that I always touch the roof of my car when I pass under a yellow light so that has definitely brought me a lot of good luck over the years.
20. What is your favorite childhood memory?
Hanging out and playing video games with my dad.
21. What is your favorite charity or non-profit organization to donate your time or money?
The Michael Bonnell Relief Fund...bless him.
22. What is your favorite vacation spot?
Charleston, SC. I want to work/live there one day.
23. The funniest thing that has happened while traveling with the team was ______.
That's a tough one. There was one time when we pretended to leave one of my teammates at a gas station and watched him run after us.
24. What do you love most about summer?
When I'm at home and not at work, my favorite thing is to have no commitments during the day and just being able to do whatever I want with my time.
25. Why did you choose Methodist?
I chose Methodist primarily for the combination of playing top six on the tennis team and the Professional Tennis Management program, which I'm actually no longer a part of. But being on the team and having all of these great experiences with my teammates has made it worth it.
