On Deck with Scott McCracken

Scott McCracken

Scott McCracken

Feb. 2, 2006

Meet Scott McCracken, a sophomore electrical engineering major from Houston. Last year, he had three bronze medla finishes at the Conference USA Men's Invitational, helping TCU to its fourth straight meet title.

What are the biggest reasons you decided to attend TCU?
Great school, great people, great swim team

If you weren't on the swimming team, what other sport would you most like to play in college?

What is the most memorable moment in your swimming career?
Every time I swim my fastest 50

What athlete in any sport has been your biggest idol?
Michael Jordan

What words would people most likely use to describe you?
Nice and lazy

What superstitions or rituals do you have when getting ready for a meet?
I go off my myself to focus and stretch before every race

What is your dream job?
Since it's a dream job, one where I don't do anything and make millions a year

In a movie about your life, what actor would you choose to portray you?
Brad Pitt

What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
Go to college

What is your favorite part of being on the TCU swimming team?
The social aspect

What is your favorite book of all time?

What three people (past or present) would you most like to have lunch with?
Guillermo Ramirez, Alejandro Gomez and Teylor Arboleda

What is something thing about yourself that most people don't know?
I am very shy

What have you always wanted to do, but haven't done yet?
Go 19 seconds in the 50

If you could be the swimming coach for the day, what is one thing you would do?
Give the day off

What is something that you wish you were better at doing?
Sprinting, always wanting to be faster

What is your favorite TV show?
"Family Guy"

Which team member would most likely win $1 million on the reality TV show "Survivor"?

What is your favorite class that you have taken at TCU?
Business law



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