X-Men football receiver Christian Ridley is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Christian is a second year Education student (fourth year eligibility) from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
My nickname(s) is…?
Rids, The Riddler, Nuts
My favorite moment to date as a StFX student-athlete is…?
Winning the AUS Loney Bowl conference championship for the first time in 19 years!
If I could be StFX President for one day I would…?
Host a massive, campus-wide karaoke and dance competition based on passion and pizzazz; not talent!
I would also switch the roles of the students and the staff in Morrison Hall and have the first year students serve the staff for the day. The people on staff are wonderful people and the food is fantastic!!
A unique talent or skill I have is…?
I do a "mean" Grinch impression (Jim Carrey is my idol).
My biggest pet peeve is…?
Wobbly tables (How am I supposed to eat my soup without proper stability!?)
Honorable mentions: When people write "First" in the comments section of a post in social media and when people say they are "literally dead" when they are clearly alive and well!!
My favorite childhood memory is…?
Playing hockey in the Dubai Mighty Camels Men's League on a line with my dad and sister and winning the championship in 2008!
My dream job is…?
Elementary School teacher/ Professional Athlete
Something interesting about my hometown is…?
Dubai locals only make up about 20% of the population so it has a very diverse demographic!
FAVORITES:
Class: Inclusive Practices I (B of Ed.)
Place to Study: Somewhere loud; essentially not the library!
Food: Butter Chicken with Naan flatbread
Summer activity: Playing sports/cards with family and friends
Disney Movie: Hercules
Social Media: Instagram
TV show: The Office
Vacation spot: Prague, Czech Republic
Singer/Band: Presently: Russell Dickerson; All-time: John Mayer
Item of clothing: Sport shorts
Pro sports team: Toronto Raptors
Pro sports athlete: Sidney Crosby