Andrew O'Connell

Position:
Goalkeeper
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Aston, Pa.
High School:
Malvern Preparatory

Joe Breschi's Thoughts About Andrew O'Connell:
• Andrew was off last year and coming back as a redshirt freshman.
• He's going to be one of those guys that we hope can continue to push our starting goalie, Steven Rastivo.
• He's got great hands and great quickness.
• We feel great about his ability to stop the ball.
General: A redshirt from 2011...outstanding 6-0, 190 goalkeeper...expected to be in the competition as a backup to starter Steven Rastivo.
Prep: Graduated in 2010 from Malvern Prep in Malvern, Pa. ...played varsity lacrosse as a goalkeeper there for four years...led team to four Inter-Ac conference championships...2010 Under Armour All-America selection...All-State selection...played for the Dukes Lacrosse Club in the summer.
Community Service: Has volunteered for Evan Fest and Cares Walk...member of National Art Society.
Personal: Andrew Michael O'Donnell is the son of Terry and Doreen O'Connell...was born April 15, 1991 in Chester, Pa. ...cousin Kevin O'Connell is a quarterback for the New York Jets.

LET'S PLAY 20 QUESTIONS WITH...Andrew O'Connell
Section #1 (Lacrosse Related)
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel lacrosse player is competing with the best of the best day in and day out.
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach Breschi is he brings out the best in you on and off the field.
3. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is my communication and knowledge of the game.
4. My best friend on another college lacrosse team is Bobby Hill (Virginia).
5. My greatest strength as a lacrosse player is my intensity.
Section #2 (Andrew's Interests)
1. Away from the lacrosse field and academic pursuits I like to spend time at the beach or working on some type of art.
2. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be golf.
3. The music act I'd most like to see in person is Bob Marley.
4. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is my obsession with Converse Chuck Taylors.
Section #3 (Food and Beverage)
1. After a game at Fetzer Field, I'd like to see a tailgate spread that included any type of food from Philly.
2. My favorite beverage is Cherry Coke.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is scrapple by my Uncle Lee.
4. My favorite place to eat in Chapel Hill is Milltown.
5. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is Coldstone, Gotta Have It.
Section #4 (Digging Into Andrew's Personality)
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I'd like to go back to to the 2008 Phillies World Series Parade.
2. My most prized personal possession is my pop pop handkerchief.
3. If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be Will Ferrell.
4. My dream job is to design shoes.
5. The most interesting person I've met at UNC is Charlie McComas.