Sept. 30, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - As the 2011-12 year begins, we here at LMULions.com would like to introduce you to some of the new baseball players who are entering their first season with the Lions. We have asked all the newcomers a series of questions that range from why they chose LMU to what we would find in their refrigerator at this very moment. If you have any additional question that you'd like to see answered in the future, please feel free to email Tyler Geivett at tgeivett@lmu.edu.

This week's question and answer session will feature junior Infielder Cullen Mahoney. After finishing his sophomore season at South Mountain College in 2010, Mahoney spent his summer playing for the Thunder Bay Border Cats of the Northwoods League. There, Mahoney was a North Division All-Star after hitting a league-best .347 with 33 runs scored, seven doubles, five triples, four home runs and 29 RBI.

LMULions.com: What did you do this summer?
Cullen Mahoney: I played for the Thunder Bay Border Cats of the Northwoods League.

LMU: Why did you choose LMU?
CM: I loved the school, and I wanted to play for Coach Gill and Coach Ward.

LMU: Do you have a nickname? Explain the meaning behind it.
CM: I go by "Hone Dog," but there isn't really a reason behind it.

LMU: What is your greatest highlight on the field?
CM: Playing in the Northwoods All-Star Game or hitting a walk-off home run in the WAC tournament.

LMU: After LMU, what do you want to do?
CM: Keep playing for as long as I can, then sports journalism.

LMU: What is your most embarrassing moment on the field?
CM: I hit a grand slam my freshman year and tripped around third base.

LMU: Who is the funniest guy on the team?
CM: Alex Guthrie, Nick Devian, Shon Roe.

LMU: Do you have any superstitions?
CM: Yes, I can't share them though or else they won't work anymore.

LMU: Do you have any hidden talents?
CM: I can make Scott Harkin laugh without saying a word.

LMU: What is your favorite place around LMU?
CM: The baseball field and batting cages.

LMU: What is your favorite baseball team?
CM: Arizona Diamondbacks.

LMU: What is the early favorite for your walk-up song?
CM: Matisyahu "One Day" or "Country Girl" by Luke Bryan.

LMU: What is your favorite movie?
CM: Green Street Hooligans or Big Daddy.

LMU: What is your favorite book?
CM: "Born to Play" by Dustin Pedroia

LMU: What is your motto or advice you live by?
CM: "Win the day"

LMU: Name at least one television show that you watch every week.
CM: Entourage

LMU: What is your most prized possession?
CM: My family.

LMU: Who is your biggest influence in life?
CM: My family.