March 5, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 31 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature junior Michael Reilly (Raleigh, N.C.). Reilly is 2-2 in singles this spring and 10-6 overall. He is also 7-2 this spring in doubles. He and Chris Young (Melbourne, Australia) have won five straight matches. The Nittany Lions travel to Princeton this Saturday to take on the Tigers. The match begins at 11 a.m.
Name: Michael Reilly
Year: Junior
Major: Economics
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Favorite place to go in your hometown: Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Games
Siblings: 3 beautiful sisters
Why did you come to Penn State? The tradition of Penn State athletics combined with great academics is why I chose to transfer to Penn State.
What are your plans after you graduate? I want to start my own business
How long have you been playing tennis? I've played tennis since I was 12
Nicknames: Riles and the DAWG
Pregame rituals/superstitions: Listen to reggae music
Hobbies: Surfing and Guitar
Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: I am a close to scratch golfer
Favorite place to eat on campus: south dining hall
Favorite place to eat off campus: Rey's Azteca
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Cartoon Character: Homer Simpson
Favorite Movie: The Legend of Bagger Vance
Favorite Actor and Actress: Paul Rudd and Megan Fox
Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Golf
Favorite team: Carolina Hurricanes
Favorite non-tennis athlete: Johnny Manziel
Who is the funniest person on the team? Jeff Zinn
What song do you listen to most? Ooh Kill Em by Meek Mill
If you were a rapper, what would your name be? Tread Lightly
How do you pass time on road trips? SnapChat
What are you most looking forward to this season? Playing in the NCAA Tournament