Full name: Thomas John Mulcahy
Nickname: Touchdown Tommy Two Chips, Tommy Ballgame, Pouce Man
Hometown: Ossining, NY
Birth date: December 18, 1981
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Favorite athlete: Dave Frew
It's been a good ride, but excluding Commencement Issue madness, this is probably the last 7 Questions by Elliott Wiley, Jr. For this reason, this week's 7 Questions has to be with a real athlete, the athlete's team has to be good, and the athlete must be a captain. Senior midfielder Tom Mulcahy of the men's lacrosse team easily fits the criteria.
Mulcahy has played in every game this season for the 12th ranked Jumbos, scoring a little, but mainly taking pride in his short-stick defense. Although Irish, Mulcahy has managed play sober in all games this season. While this stat definitely contributes to the team's overall success, it has not helped him score with the ladies in comparison to roommate Anthony Shropshire.
I caught up to Tom using his lacrosse stick as a pooper scooper to practice ground balls, so naturally 7 Questions followed.
1. How do you explain the team's rise from (7-8, 3-6 NESCAC) in your freshman season to its current National ranking?
Honestly, it is the direct result of endless hard work on the part of our coaching staff as well as each player on the team. And whenever you have group of such good looking dudes who use their sticks so well, you can't go wrong.
2. What does it mean to be a team captain?
Being a team captain is an honor I take very seriously. It is a lot of responsibility keeping everybody focused and fired up for each game. But when it comes down to it, Elliott, it's the Tufts Lax Groupies. Ladies can't resist a Jumbo in the Brown.
3. As a midfielder, do you enjoy playing offense or defense more?
Offense is for guys like Bryan Griffin, Devin Clarke, and Mike O'Brien who need to get their name in the paper. I am more of a blue collar guy so I will have to go with defense. Scoring is nice, but protection is always equally if not more important.
4. I thought Zeta Psi was the lacrosse frat, how did you end up pledging DU?
I will admit that it was a tough decision. Both fraternities have their good points but the decision ultimately came down to the people. How could I pass up an opportunity to witness, first hand, the savagery put forth by Pete Walls, the 55-year old trapped in Ed Casabian's body, and the intensity with which Justin Kelley attacks life.
5. What's it like living with Anthony Shropshire?
The ooze dripping from the walls is tough to get used to at first, but after a while you don't even notice it. It also is tough being under the Irish curse with the LD flying around everywhere but I have gotten used to that too. All in all I appreciate the savageness that Anthony has bestowed upon me, so it has been a good experience.
6. Who is the most unsung hero on your team?
This is a tough question because we have so many younger guys this year that have been working so hard and contributing to the team in ways no one hears or reads about. If I had to choose one, though, it would definitely have to be Alex Besdek. His knowledge of trees is second to none and his contributions to our round table discussions are invaluable.
7. Is there a way the team can win a NESCAC tournament title and if so, what intangible will make it possible?
This, on the other hand, is an easy question. I have no doubt that the NESCAC tournament championship will be ours. Just look at the facts: if Jesse Miller can get a date, then we can definitely win the NESCAC Championship.
-- by Elliott Wiley, Jr.
