July 11, 2011
Name: Darius Staten
Hometown: Monroe, La.
Favorite Meal: Crawfish Etouffee
Favorite Team Growing Up: New Orleans Saints
Favorite Player Growing Up: Barry Sanders
You Would Be Surprised To Know That: I am a professional lifeguard.
To Relax I Like To: Listen to music and write poetry.
Right Now My Service Selection Would Be: Surface Warfare
What Has Surprised Me The Most About The Academy Is: The lack of school spirit.
After My Service Commitment I Hope To Be: A CSI officer.
If I Could Eat Dinner With Anybody In History It Would Be: Tupac Shakur
My Favorite Coach Niumatalolo Saying Is: Guys we have to play with fanatical effort.
If I Could Be Anybody In History It Would Be: Michael Jordan, because he revolutionized an entire era of sports.
In High School I Dreamed Of Being: A professional football player
If I Could Trade Places With One Of My Teammates It Would Be: Drew Kinsella, because I would like to be tall for a day.
If I Could Coach For A Day I Would: Irritate Coach O’Rourke just for the fun of it.
When My Parents Are In Town I Like To: Tour Washington, DC
On My Ipod Is: Reggae, country, old school and rap
My Favorite Meal In King Hall Is: Spicy chicken sandwiches
My First Thought Stepping On To The Yard Was: Wow, this place is full of tradition