Lakeland College

Muskie Spotlight - Rodney Ellison

Athletics - posted on 9/12/2005

The charismatic wide receiver from Pontiac, Mich. was second on the team in receiving yards in 2004 and returns for his senior season as a starter on this year's squad.

Did You Know?
Major: Fitness Studies
Other college activities: You name it, I've done it
Nickname: Black
Career Ambition: Physical Trainer
Dream Job: NFL
Favorite TV Show: Anything funny
Favorite Musical Group: OutKast
What's in your refrigerator: Water, Gatorade, orange juice
Least favorite food: Blueberry pancakes
Favorite movie: Scarface
Favorite book: Cat in the Hat
Favorite quote or saying: Great day to be a Muskie!
My favorite sports team growing up was: Detroit Pistons and San Francisco 49ers
Nobody knows how much I like to: learn music (any instrument)
My most embarrassing moment in sports was: I missed a layup on a fast break in basketball (I dunk now)
My greatest moment in sports was: My first collegiate catch was for a 68 yard TD
When I played sports as a kid, I pretended I was: Barry Sanders and Isiah Thomas
Before a game, I like to: listen to music and watch highlights
If I had to give up all my possessions but one, I'd keep: My Bible
I would be lost without: my family
The people I admire most: My mother and father
My best non-athletic talent: dancing
The person who has influenced me the most in life is: My mother because she has given me all I need to become who I am today
My goal in life is: live my life to the fullest and for my God.
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: "I have a dream" speech
Who's the one person in history you would have liked to meet: Dr. Martin Luther King
What part of the Lakeland experience do you enjoy the most: The many chances we get to do different things
What's the toughest college team you've played so far: Concordia