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