Cobra Spotlight- Britian Tomlinson, Men's Cross Country

The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Britian Tomlinson, a member of the men's cross country team.

Name: Britian Tomlinson

Sport: Men’s cross country

Position: I am the clown of the team

Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C.

Year: Senior

Major: Biology

Why did you choose Coker? It was a small school, and I liked the way the classes were set up.

What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Playing in Disney World after one of our races.

What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Every Bandfest with Anthony Abrahams, James Sweeney, David Pent, Tyler Senecal and Caleb Dunlop.

Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? This is hard because I am easily the most athletic person on campus, but if I had to say just one sport it would be soccer.

Favorite class: Invertebrate Zoology

Favorite professor: Dr. Flaherty

Plans after graduation: Grad school

Favorite movie: The Dark Knight

Favorite type of music: Pretty much anything

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite sports team: South Carolina Gamecocks

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite TV show: Bones

Most prized possession: A model pirate ship given to me by my high school coach. The ship was a very prestigious award given to the runner who worked the hardest and showed the most dedication.

What is something people may not know about you? I am afraid of roller coasters.

Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? It is Stack Robinson because one year Anthony decided we needed alter egos for spring break.

One word that describes you: Energetic