North Carolina State University Athletics
Shea's Ways
8/21/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
Shea McKeen carries his starting defensive end job into 2009 despite breaking his ankle late in the 2008 season.
McKeen looks to improve upon last year when he totaled 29 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
His season-best game came against East Carolina where he collected seven tackles and a nine-yard sack.
The 6-foot-5, 255-pound senior attended the University of South Carolina for a year before transferring to Nassau Community College.
Here’s more about McKeen’s traits away from football.
What’s on my TV: Entourage, Reality TV, Cops
What’s in my IPOD: Rap, Rock, Reggae, Classic Rock
What I’m Reading: Advanced Macro Economics
Worst Habit: Chewing on pens
On the walls of my room: Posters, jerseys, pictures
I would love to trade places for a day with: A normal college student
First Job: Platt & Sons Construction
Favorite Meal: Friday night snack before games
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Musical talent
Least Favorite Physical Attribute About Myself: Big ears
Most Important Thing My Mother taught me: Integrity and how to play sports
My Favorite Part of playing for the Wolfpack: My teammates
First Thing I’d buy if I had $1 million: A house for my mom and a Benz
My motto: “LIfe's a garden. Dig it.”
Favorite Video Game System and Game: Xbox360 – COD4/SKATE/UFC
What other sport or position I would play if not for my current one: Ice hockey
My pre-game ritual/superstition: I'm not superstitious - I just bring it.
