On Deck with Allan McCallum
1/27/2006 12:00:00 AM | Swimming and Diving
Jan. 27, 2006
What are the biggest reasons you decided to attend TCU?
I really liked the coaches and the campus
If you weren't on the swimming team, what other sport would you most like to play in college?
Skiing
What is the most memorable moment in your swimming career?
When Aran (Bean), Cameron (Allred) and I finished 1-2-3 in the 200 breast at conference last year
What athlete in any sport has been your biggest idol?
Dan Jansen
What three words would people most likely use to describe you?
Down-to-earth, laid back and shy
What superstitions or rituals do you have when getting ready for a meet?
I like to sit off by myself and go through my race in my head before I swim
What is your dream job?
Athletics Director
In a movie about your life, what actor would you choose to portray you?
Tom Hanks
What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
"Always do your best work and give your best effort in whatever you do. Take pride in what you have accomplished." -- My dad
What is your favorite part of being on the TCU swimming team?
Being with the guys, the locker room and hanging out after meets
What is your favorite book of all time?
"Chronicles of Narnia"
What three people (past or present) would you most like to have lunch with?
Dan Jansen, Tommy Moe and Douglas MacArthur
What is something thing about yourself that most people don't know?
I can clap with one hand
What have you always wanted to do, but haven't done yet?
Ride a bull
If you could be the swimming coach for the day, what is one thing you would do?
Let everybody do the sprinters' workout
What is something that you wish you were better at doing?
Being more productive with my free time
What is your favorite TV show?
"Teen Titans"
What are your greatest fears/phobias?
Snakes
Which team member would most likely win $1 million on the reality TV show "Survivor"?
George Gooch
What is your favorite class that you have taken at TCU?
World Religion
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