The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Sean Duff and Dylan Marks, members of the men's lacrosse team.
Name: Sean Buff
Sport: Men’s lacrosse
Position: Defense
Hometown: The U…Spartanburg, S.C.
Year: Senior
Major: Business administration with a concentration in sports management
Why did you choose Coker? Coker gave me the opportunity to continue my education and play college lacrosse at a high level.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Making it to the SAC tourney last season. Plan on winning it this year though!
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? I am just going to say...Bandfest
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? 100% basketball
Favorite class: Anything in physical education
Favorite professor: Coach Dan Schmotzer
Plans after graduation: Take a few months off from school and coach high school lacrosse, and then go back to school to get my master’s
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans. Denzel is the man!
Favorite type of music: I listen to anything, really just depends on the day
Favorite food: Chicken alfredo
Favorite sports team: The South Carolina Gamecocks
Favorite color: Navy blue
Favorite TV show: Two and a Half Men (older version)
Most prized possession: I have to say my ‘09 high school football state championship ring.
What is something people may not know about you? I love to sing Katy Perry songs while I shower...
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? I don’t know if it counts but everyone just calls me ‘Buff’
One word that describes you: Unpredictable
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Name: Dylan Marks
Sport: Men’s lacrosse
Position: Defense
Hometown: Westminster, Md.
Year: Senior
Major: Physical education with a concentration in exercise science
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker so I could continue playing lacrosse while getting a quality education.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Josh Masciarelli’s pre-game speech on his senior night.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Foam party freshman year at the boathouse.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Tennis
Favorite class: Tennis class.
Favorite professor: Don Mac
Plans after graduation: Attend the University of Maryland School of Medicine for a physical therapy degree.
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite type of music: Country
Favorite food: Crabs
Favorite sports team: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite TV show: Scrubs
Most prized possession: Bracelet in memory of my friend’s dad.
What is something people may not know about you? I read a lot.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Dyl, everyone has called me it forever
One word that describes you: Focused