Michigan State University Athletics
Meet the Spartans: Ryan Richmond
2/8/2012 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
Feb. 8, 2012
EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State men's tennis team will feature a student-athlete every week this spring in attempt to "Meet the Spartans". This week sophomore Ryan Richmond (Kalamazoo, Mich.) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions about his favorite kinds of music and food. Last season Richmond finished with 5-2 record in singles play and a 1-1 record in doubles play.
Name: Ryan Richmond
Nickname and why: Too many to name
Year in School: Sophomore
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Major: Deciding between Packaging and Supply Chain
Best thing about being at MSU: The friendly people
Favorite class: WRA 150-Evolution of American Thought
Favorite movie: Old School
Favorite food: Chinese-Orange Chicken
Favorite restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
Special talent: Music
Pets: One cat named Hallie
Siblings: Two brothers-Matt and Tyler, two sisters-Lisa and Beth
What do you want to be when you grow up: Successful business and family man
Most exotic place you have traveled to: Bahamas
Dream vacation spot: Africa
Favorite musician or band: Circa Survive
Song that gets you pumped up before a match: Any Linkin Park song
Reason you picked MSU: It's a great school, close to home, and I have relative who go here
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
If you could play a tennis match against anyone, who would it be and why: Austin Brooks, so I could beat him
Favorite celebrity: Anthony Green
Favorite thing to do besides play tennis: Play music
Favorite store to shop: Urban Outfitters
If you were not playing tennis, what other sport would you be involved with: Hockey
Favorite spot on campus: West Circle
Favorite pro sport & team: Hockey-Detroit Red Wings
Favorite match played at MSU: Stabley-Detroit Mercy
Pre-game ritual: A good breakfast at IHOP
