Say hello to Dustin Garrison, this week’s campus celeb! Dustin is a senior criminology major and a running back for the Mountaineers. Dustin is from Pearland, TX where he started playing football at the young age of five! Dustin has been playing football for 16 years and all of his hard work and dedication has paid off! Before he graced WVU with his athletic abilities and positive attitude, Dustin was a running back at Pearland High School where he led his team to a 16-0 record and the Texas 5A championship his senior year! In the off-season you can find Dustin surrounded by a great group of friends or relaxing and watching movies! Keep an eye out for number 29 in the Milan Puskar stadium this upcoming season! Let’s go Mountaineers!
Q. How long have you been playing football?
A. I’ve been playing football for about 16 years, since I was 5 years old.
Q. Why did you decide to play for WVU over any other school?
A. A lot of colleges were hesitant to offer me a scholarship because of my size and WVU wasn’t afraid to take a chance on me. While on my visit here I had offers from all over the place but I fell in love with West Virginia and its program
Q. Has being a WVU football player made an impact on your life in any way? If so, how?
A. Being a college athlete has been a dream of mine since I can remember and being able to play for WVU has given me an opportunity to play in front of thousands of die hard fans. It has also given me a chance to meet new friends and memories I will always remember.
Q. What does being a Mountaineer mean to you?
A. To me, being a Mountaineer means having pride in the state of West Virginia and WVU. When I think of a Mountaineer I think of someone who’s tough, hard working, and just an all around bad-ass!
Q. What is your favorite part of being a football player at WVU?
A. My favorite part about being a WVU football player has to be playing in front of thousands of screaming fans who love Mountaineer football. It’s awesome to play in front of diehard fans who are just as into the game as the players.
Q. What do you spend your time doing in the off season?
A. In the offseason if I’m not working out with the team I’m most likely at home watching a bunch of different movies, taking a nap or going out with a group of friends.