Brian Sullivan

Position:
Defenseman
Height:
6-3
Weight:
210
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Buffalo, N.Y.
High School:
Bishop Timon-St. Jude

Joe Breschi's Thoughts About Brian Sullivan:
• Sullivan is playing both close defense and long stick middie. Still trying to figure out where he fits in best, but he's a terrific athlete.
• Got better every day in fall ball.
• Real coachable player.
• Very good off the ground. Runs transition well.

General: Top-flight 6-3, 210-pound defenseman who is expected to be an excellent addition to the Tar Heel lineup.
Prep: A 2011 Under Armour All-America selection...played defense for coach Mike Burke at Bishop Timon St.-Jude High School in South Buffalo, N.Y. ...in addition to lacrosse, he played two years of varsity football as a quarterback, one year of varsity ice hockey as a defenseman and one year of varsity volleyball...a three-time All-Western New York selection...two-time first-team high school All-America selection...first-team All-Metro selection twice...named All-Catholic League four times while leading his high school team to a pair of league titles and a state runner-up finish in the Catholic playoffs...was twice named an Upstate New York Underclass Under Armour All-America...also competed in the Empire State Games twice...was second-team All-League in hockey...captain of both football and lacrosse teams...member of the National Honor Society...named an Academic All-America three times in his career...Tom Borelli Award winner...ranked third in high school class...was a Eucharistic minister and member of Spirit Club, School Chorus, Peace Club, Student Senate and Student Leadership Committee...served as class president...graduated first honors with distinction...edited school publications.
Personal: Brian Daniel Patrick Sullivan is the son of Gerald and Kathleen Sullivan...was born October 14, 1992 in Buffalo, N.Y. ...business administration major...his father played college hockey.

LET'S PLAY 20 QUESTIONS WITH...Brian Sullivan
Section #1 (Lacrosse Related)
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel lacrosse player is wearing the baby blue.
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach Breschi is he values character.
3. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is my footwork.
4. My best friend on another college lacrosse team is Pat Maloney (Mercyhurst).
5. My greatest strength as a lacrosse player is transition lacrosse.
Section #2 (Brian's Interests)
1. Away from the lacrosse field and academic pursuits I like to spend time hanging out with friends.
2. The best movie I've seen recently is Kill the Irishman.
3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be club hockey.
4. The music act I'd most like to see in person is Blink 182.
5. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is I love the Bills.
Section #3 (Food and Beverage)
1. After a game at Fetzer Field, I'd like to see a tailgate spread that included Pete `n Paul's Pita Pockets, Mighty Taco and anything from Imperial.
2. My favorite beverage is Snapple.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is my Aunt Nisha's chicken tacos.
4. My favorite place to eat in Chapel Hill is Time-Out.
5. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is chocolate milkshakes.
Section #4 (Digging Into Brian's Personality)
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I'd like to go to the Roman Empire.
2. My most prized personal possession is my St. Thomas Aquinas track and field shirt.
3. If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be Mark Wahlberg.
4. My dream job is any job that has little work and lots of free time.
5. The most interesting person I've met at UNC is Chris Henry, he has a flat top.