April 10, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 16 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature senior Chris Young (Melbourne, Australia). Young has paired up with junior Michael Reilly (Raleigh, N.C.) to go 12-0 in doubles this spring, while playing at No. 2 doubles. The duo is ranked 54th in the nation. Young is 15-2 in doubles overall this year. The Nittany Lions travel to No. 36 Purdue on Friday for a 1 p.m. match. They also travel to No. 69 Indiana on Sunday for a Noon match.
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Favorite place to go in your hometown: Australian Open
Siblings: Elder Sister Jess
Why did you come to Penn State? It was the perfect mix of academic and athletic life.
What are your plans after you graduate? Begin my Masters of Accounting at Penn State.
How long have you been playing tennis? 16 years
Nicknames: Youngie
Pregame rituals/superstitions: Stay relaxed by listening to music
Hobbies: Wakeboarding
Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: I played a high level of Australian Rules Football
Favorite place to eat on campus: Pollock Dining Halls
Favorite place to eat off campus: Cosy Thai
Favorite TV Show: Homeland
Favorite Cartoon Character: Dave, Minion from Despicable Me
Favorite Movie: Rocky IV
Favorite Actor and Actress: Denzel Washington & Mila Kunis
Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Australian Rules Football
Favorite team: Penn State Nittany Lions!
Favorite non-tennis athlete: Muhammad Ali
Who is the funniest person on the team? Matt Barry
What song do you listen to most? Timber
If you were a rapper, what would your name be? A Squared
How do you pass time on road trips? Explore interesting conversations
What are you most looking forward to this season? Bonding with the team one last season.