Full name: Bryan Thomas McDavitt
Nickname(s): Davs, Mac, Davo
Birthdate: July 18, 1985
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Hometown: Holden, MA
Favorite athlete: David "Big Papi" Ortiz
Favorite Tufts athlete: That's a tough one. Its up in the air between Pete "Tiger Woods" McKeon (ed note: Pete chokes on the back nine) and "Brick" O'Leary who's recently been working his way up my list.
Sophomore first baseman/punter/safety Bryan McDavitt probably doesn't need the Seven Questions spotlight to gain exposure. But what's exposure if you're not getting this kind of top dog status? Besides being the cool dresser with the Jack Nicholson smile that ladies eat up, Davs also kicks around a mean hackey sack. So take that hippies ... who aren't reading this ...
I caught up with McDavitt as he was trying to kick Ben Simon deliveries over the Huskins Field fence. Or something like that. Naturally, Seven Questions ensued.
1. So would you like to recount for everybody what took place in early December of this past year or am I going to have to do it?
Well, my memory is a bit hazy but I'm pretty sure I dominated the early rounds of our Pearl Harbor day bout. But I'm going to have to tip my hat to you since it was your hand and not mine raised in the end.
2. You have earned your stripes in both football and baseball. But tell me ... which gives you more satisfaction ... a punt into the coffin corner or a homer?
Well, when you have Rich Aronson screaming at you in the on deck circle it makes the trot around the diamond that much more satisfying. I am, however, very proud of setting the NESCAC record for most punts in a game (15).
3. You're having a decent little offensive year for yourself (.381, 2 HR, 15 RBI). Let the public in on your secret.
Well, the pre-game dinners over at 175 College Ave. have really been doing the trick. But, I'd have to say my separation at the plate has really been the key.
4. Let's say you work for the tourism bureau in your home city of Worcester ... Give us a slogan (one good reason to visit your city).
Many people look at Worcester as the slums of Massachusetts, but its quite the contrary - not to mention the new baseball team, the Worcester Tornadoes, should bring some vitality back to the my hood.
5. What are some perks about living in Wren Hall? Any disadvantages to not living in DU with some of your fellow sophomores?
Well ladies, I do have a single in Wren 214, but it does make for a hefty trip back home after a long night in the DU basement, which my fellow sophomore colleagues don't have to make.
6. I'd say the backwards lid is your trademark more than anyone else on this campus. Have you considered asking coach Casey to rock that style at first base?
You're right, not many people can pull off the backwards cap as well as I do. It is a tough trait to come by these days, but as for rocking it on the field, that will have to remain a no go until I'm hitting .800 and have 25 HRs.
7. You're only a sophomore, but I picked you for these seven Q's because you have wisdom beyond your years. Share a piece of McDavitt knowledge with us.
Many people around the greater Medford campus know my old credo: COLLEGE! I have to say that, while it's not much for wisdom, it gets me through each day: BE HARD ALL THE TIME!!!
-by Tim Whelan
