Jock Talk with Jesse Martin

Jock Talk with Jesse Martin

Name: Jesse Martin
Age: 22
Class: Senior
Position: Flanker, 8 Man, Lock
Major: Business Administration

1) What high school sports did you play?
I didn’t really play sports in high school except for rec leagues. I spent most of my time in the worship team at church and other activities.

2) When did you start playing rugby?
I started playing rugby last year here at Lee and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made since being here.

3) What is your favorite part about the game?
My favorite part about the game is the fact that there are no pads, no timeouts and lots of hitting. Especially the hitting.

4) Do you have a favorite moment in your rugby career?
My favorite moment in my rugby career was when we won the Mid-South Championship last year. There was more mud on the field than there was grass, it was raining hard after it hailed earlier, the game had to be stopped for a lightning delay, and we came back from down one score to win. It was the first time in Lee rugby history that the team had won the championship, and I couldn’t have been more excited for the team.

5) What are some of your goals in life?
For my future rugby career, I would love to play for a men’s league and eventually play for the American team if my body permits. I see myself being involved with rugby for the rest of my life. Some of my goals in life are to eventually get my master’s degree and then a doctorate, marry a trophy wife and have lots of children. Did I forget to mention “become rich and famous?”