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Volume I & II Athletes

Mike Dent
OL, Football, #68



Name: Michael Dent
Birth date: 11/17/84
Hometown: Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Parents’ Names: Bob and Joyce Dent
Siblings’ Names: Brandi and Bobby
Pets and Names: Nyla (Dog)
College Major: Communication Studies

50 Things to Know About Mike Dent

The Favorites!

1. Favorite Color: 
Blue
2. Favorite Quotation: 
“Don’t count the days; make the days count.” ~Muhammad Ali
3. Favorite Performer: 
Adam Sandler
4. Favorite Movie: 
Man on Fire
5. Favorite Book: 
Natural Cures
6. Favorite Television Show: 
South Park
7. Favorite Song: 
Akon – Soul Survivor
8. Favorite Class: 
12th Grade, Gym, Jeannette High School
9. Favorite Teacher: 
10th Grade, Mr. Shifko, Jeannette High School 
10. Favorite Subject: 
11th Grade, Math, Jeannette High School
11. Favorite Food: 
Lobster
12. Favorite Vacation Spot: 
Naples, Florida
13. Favorite Place to Hang Out at WVU: 
My apartment
14. Favorite Sport to Play: 
Football
15. Favorite Sport to Watch: 
Football
16. Favorite College Team: 
West Virginia
17. Favorite Professional Team: 
Steelers
18. Favorite Car: 
Audi Q7

The Bests!

19. Best thing about WVU: 
Campus and all the facilities
20. Best thing about Morgantown: 
Milan Puskar Stadium
21. Best thing about my hometown: 
That it is small
22. Best thing about attending WVU: 
It’s close to home.
23. Best thing about getting a college education: 
Being able to put it to good use
24. Best thing about my major: 
It has a huge field of opportunities
25. Best experience in middle school: 
Going to States for basketball
26. Best experience in high school: 
Playing at Heinz Field
27. Best experience at WVU: 
Winning the Sugar Bowl 
28. Best vacation or trip: 
Naples, Florida

THREE QUALITIES

29. Three qualities I look for in a friend: 
Someone who is honest, kind, and trustworthy
30. Three qualities I look for in a teacher: 
Someone who is kind, friendly, trustworthy
31. Three qualities I look for in a coach: 
Someone who is hard-working, fair, and trustworthy
32. Three of my best qualities: 
I am respectful, reliable, and kind
33. Three things I want others to remember about me: 
My friendship, my reliability, and my faith
34. Three reasons why people succeed: 
They are hardworking, determined, and respectful 
35. Three reasons why people fail: 
They are lazy, unreliable, disrespectful
36. Three things I do when I am bored: 
Play X box, work out, clean

Most Important Things

37. Most important thing parents can do for their children: 
Love and support them
38. Most important things teachers can do for their students: 
Help them and care about their future
39. Most important thing coaches can do for their teams: 
Be honest with their players
40. Most important thing to do in school: 
Pay attention
41. Most important thing to do every day: 
Be productive
42. Most important thing to remember about life: 
You get out of it what you put in it
43. Most important thing to remember about family: 
That they are always there for you
44. Most important thing to do when the going gets rough: 
Take time to look at the bigger picture

Ifs

45. If I could do anything, I would: 
fly.
46. If I could change anything in my past, I would: 
have tried harder in school. 
47. If I could meet anyone, I would meet: 
Albert Einstein. 
48. If I could go back in time, I would: 
have better prepared myself for the future.
49. If I could see into the future, I would want to know: 
where I will be in 10 years.
50. If I won a million dollars, I would: 
take care of my parents and other family members and I also would donate to worthy causes.