Q & A: Lage likes to “Smack That” with Akon
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week The Volante sports staff will interview a member of the USD athletic community and ask them off-the-wall questions. Enjoy the hilarity.
First Year athlete Keyen Lage is a linebacker for the University of South Dakota football team from Sioux Falls, S.D.
In high school, Lage was a part of two state championships and one runner-up title over his three seasons of varsity football.
On top of that, Lage was voted Elite 45 in the state of South Dakota. He has seen action in every game this season and has tallied 20 total tackles along the way.
Josh Jorgensen: What is your major?
Keyen Lage: Business Finance.
JJ: What is your favorite movie?
KL: “Never Back Down.”
JJ: Who is your favorite band/artist?
KL: Rob Thomas.
JJ: What is your favorite song currently?
KL: “Diamonds” by Rob Thomas.
JJ: Where is your favorite place to eat in Vermillion?
KL: McDonalds. It tastes good every time I go there.
JJ: If you could go on vacation tomorrow, where would you go?
KL: Bora Bora because it is beautiful all year long, and it is tropical.
JJ: What is your best karaoke song?
KL: “Smack That” by Akon.
JJ: What is your favorite sport to watch?
KL: Football, for sure.
JJ: What is your favorite professional team?
KL: The Minnesota Vikings.
JJ: Who is your favorite athlete?
KL: Adrian Peterson, because he overcame a blown out knee twice and he still dominates.
JJ: What was it like to see someone streaking during the NDSU game?
KL: I’ve never experienced something like that. It was exciting and funny. It was good comic relief during an intense game.
JJ: How does it feel to get this much playing time as a freshman?
KL: It feels really good to play right away as a freshman. It is a humbling experience to play alongside great players like Tyler Starr and Tim Marlette. It’s also really cool to play in big stadiums like Northwestern and Montana as a freshman.
JJ: What is the biggest difference between high school and college football?
KL: The speed of the game and how many different things you can do from one play. The plays are a lot more complex, and we have different variations of each play determined by how the offense is set up.
