Kansas State University Athletics
Wildcat Senior Spotlight: Lorne Clark
Sep 11, 2004 | General
Lorne Clark
Class: Senior
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-3
Weight: 270
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
High School: Lowell
Parents: Lawrence and Mae Clark
Birthdate: April 20, 1982
Major: Social Science
Notebook: A reserve tight end who did not see any game action last season... Was redshirt in 2002... Transferred to K-State from City College of San Francisco where he helped the Rams to a pair of California State titles.
What would be your ultimate SportsCenter highlight?
"Holding up the National Championship trophy as a team, being a together unit, and all of us having fun together."
If you were stuck on a desert island and could only bring three things, what would they be?
"Pictures of my family and friends, a watch to keep time and a cell phone. I'm always on my cell phone."
What one thing always makes you smile?
"My dogs Kai and Mo Mo, they're goofy."
What would be your dream job?
"Coaching high school kids. I would love to try to work with young kids and give them something to do and keep them out of trouble."
Which teammate's car should be on the MTV show Pimp My Ride?
"Brandon Archer. His car is beat up and needs some help."
Which teammate should be on the TV show Survivor?
"Russ Vanover. He already looks like a cast member."
Do you have any superstitions?
"I've always listened to Tupac's "All Eyez on Me" since I was in high school."
What is the funniest movie you've ever seen?
"Malibu's Most Wanted."
Who is your dream date?
"My girlfriend. We always have a lot of fun together regardless of what we do."
Not many people know that...
"I'm the type of person that is always there for all of my teammates regardless of the situation and the time, and would do anything to help anybody."
If you could play any other college or professional sport, what would it be?
"College and NBA basketball."
If you could meet any athlete in the world, who would it be?
"Michael Jordan. From what I hear, he has a lot of wisdom about what you need to do to stay in any sport for as long as you can and what type of work ethic you need to have. He is a good role model and a good person as well."
Since you are from California, what is your favorite thing about Kansas?
"The quietness, it's not as loud as California, it's really mellow here."
What’s your nickname?
"LC."
What is your favorite breakfast food?
"Lucky Charms cereal."
If you could pick any former Wildcat player to be on your team, who would it be?
"Terence Newman, because he is a good all-around guy and he is one of those guys that you can depend on."
Which guy on the team would be the best contestant on the TV show, The Bachelorette?
"Thomas Clayton. He's the only guy that comes to mind when I think of a ladies' man. He's a pretty boy."
If you could switch places with anyone in the world for a day, who would it be?
"My brother Larry, because we're the same but so totally different in certain aspects."
What is your favorite meal?
"Pepperoni Lover's pizza."
Which do you prefer plain or peanut M & M's?
"Peanut."