ODUSports.com will get you ready for Saturday's game with a Friday version of Meet the Monarchs. Today's Q&A is with freshman cornerback, Jamez Brickhouse.
Q: Why did you choose Old Dominion?
A: I chose Old Dominion because it felt like a great program to be a part of. I had a great connection with the coaches, and it just felt like a family here.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hampton Roads?
A: My favorite thing about the Hampton Roads area is probably the beach.
Q: What is your major?
A: I am majoring in sport management.
Q: When did you start playing football?
A: I started playing football when I was five years old.
Q: What got you into football?
A: I used to play football around the neighborhood, so my mom signed me up.
Q: What sports did you play growing up?
A: I used to play basketball, and I ran track when I was younger.
Q: Who is your role model?
A: My role model is my mom. As a kid, I saw how hard she worked, and it made me want to work as hard as her.
Q: Favorite food?
A: My favorite food would have to be shrimp pasta.
Q: Favorite movie?
A: I would have to say my favorite movie is The Fast and the Furious.
Q: Favorite music artist?
A: My favorite music artist is Future.
Q: What’s on your iPod?
A: On my iPod I have some Future, Kevin Gates and Lil Snoop.
Q: Favorite NFL team?
A: My favorite NFL team is the Dallas Cowboys.
Q: What would your superpower be and why?
A: I would like to fly as my superpower.
Q: What is something people don’t know about you?
A: A lot of people don’t know that I like to dance. That’s what I do.
Q: Favorite athlete?
A: My favorite athlete is Patrick Peterson, the cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
Q: One place you want to travel to?
A: I would like to go to Miami. It’s beautiful out there. It has great weather, and the sky is always blue.
Q: Favorite part of gameday?
A: My favorite part of gameday is coming out before the game and seeing the crowd. You have your family cheering for you, and it’s just a great feeling.
Q: Pregame rituals?
A: I pray every time I step on the field.
Q: Favorite actor/actress?
A: My favorite actor is Kevin Hart. He is the funniest person ever.
Q: As a local guy from Virginia Beach, how does it feel to play college football here instead of somewhere outside the 757?
A: This is where I’m from, and I love playing for the 757. I am just trying to put the 757 on the map.