X-Men football defensive back Paolo Lach-Edwards is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Paolo recently completed his second year (third year eligibility) with the X-Men and is an Arts student from Hamilton, Ont.

Nickname: Lach-down

My favorite moment to date as a StFX student-athlete is…?
Being able to get a Pick Six during homecoming - being able to do that in front of a large crowd, full of students and alumni was a great experience.

If I could be Prime Minister for one day I would…?
Make sure kids all get the same level of education, it's unfair that because some kids have wealthy parents that they should receive higher/better education.

My favorite Disney movie or character is…?
I do not have a clear favorite but I would say The Jungle Book and Hercules were watched a lot.

My biggest pet peeve is…?
People who always try to talk over you.

My dream job is…?
To play professional football or have a job that allows me to travel the world.

One thing I love about StFX is…?
How we are one big family.

Tell us something interesting about your hometown?
Hamilton has more than 100 waterfalls.

FAVORITES:

1. Color:  blue and purple

2. School subject:  sociology/economics

3. Food:  lasagna

4. Summer activity: hiking/road trips

5. Social Media:  Instagram (paoloo20)

6. TV show:  Everybody Loves Raymond or Modern Family

7. Vacation spot:  Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

8. Singer/Band:  Andrea Bocelli 

9. Item of clothing:  My X jersey

10. Pro sports team:  Baltimore Ravens, Toronto Raptors and Hamilton Tiger Cats

11. Pro sports athlete:  Ed Reed