Getting To Know Dak Notestine

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Getting To Know...Ohio's Dak Notestine
Dak Notestine is a junior defensive end for the Ohio Bobcats.  Notestine, who is majoring in Exercise Physiology, started all 14 games last season and ranked fifth on the Bobcats with 65 tackles and led the team with 10 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.  Notestine was part of an Ohio defensive squad that led the conference in turnover differential and ranked second in the MAC holding opponents to 21.3 points per game.  The Bobcats fell to Central Michigan in the 2009 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game and earned an invitation to the Little Ceasar's Pizza Bowl against Marshall.  Below is a closer look at the Ohio defensive end... 

1. Why did you choose the Ohio University?
I chose Ohio Univerisity because my father played at Ohio and I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

2. What were you up to this summer?
I'm preparing for a great senior season.  I'm also looking to improve my golf game.

3. What is an annoying habit you possess?
I tend to bite my nails when I get nervous.

4. Which words or phrases do you overuse?
"Are you kidding me?"

5. What is the most noteable thing about your hometown of Bellefontaine, Ohio?
It is the highest point in Ohio.  We also have the world's shortest street (McKinley Street). 

6. What are your pregame rituals?
I like to listen to the hardest music and also watch my fellow teammate DL Marcellis Williamson warmup.  He brings a tremendous amount of excitement and energy to the game.

7. What was your first job?  What was your worst job?
My first job was my worst job.  I worked at a Dairy Queen for my cousin and was given all sorts of tasks that nobody else wanted to do.

8. Besides football, what sport would you have pursued for a college scholarship?
I would say basketball.  It's always been a passion of mine and I've played the sport as far back as I can remember.

9. What actor/actress would play you in the movie of your life?  Why?
I would have to say Gerard Butler.  If he did half the job he did in the movie 300, I would be pleased.  He would probably make my life way more exciting than it actually is.

10. What is one movie you could watch over and over again and not get sick of?
It has to be Gladiator.  I try and watch it before every game.