Dickinson State athlete of the week - Karsten Mack Jr.

Karsten Mack Jr., a sophomore running back for Dickinson State, rushed for 160 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-17 win for the Blue Hawks against Presentation College on Sept. 30.

Karsten Mack Jr., Dickinson State football running back

DP: Where are you from? And why did you choose to attend DSU?

KM: "I'm from Trinity, Texas, and I chose DSU because of the people and the coaches. The coaches are really nice and they make me feel like I'm at home."

DP: How long have you been playing your sport and what is your favorite part of the sport?

KM: "I've been playing football in full pads since I was 4 against 6-year-olds because my dad was the coach and it just prepared me and got me here."

DP: What kind of goals do you have this year? What about team goals?

KM: "As a team, offensively we want to average about 400 yards a game and balance the ball, passing and running."

DP: When you're away from sports, what do you like to do?

KM: "I like to chill in my room with my roommate. My roommate is actually from Texas, and we graduated together and he's on the team."

DP: What is your major and what are some of your favorite classes?

KM: "My major is exercise science and my favorite subject is math."

DP: What do you hope to do after college?

KM: "After college I plan on being a personal trainer, and if that doesn't work out I plan on going into the military."

DP: What songs or artists do you have on your playlist?

KM: "I have some Chief Keef (on my playlist)."

DP: Who has been your biggest inspiration to succeed?

KM: "My mom has always been a hard worker, so she has always inspired me to succeed and prosper in life."

1/2: Dickinson State sophomore running back Karsten Mack had 160 rushing yards against Presentation College on Saturday at the Biesiot Activities Center. (Shelby Reardon / The Dickinson Press)

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