NAIA Student-Athlete Spotlight

Virginia Intermont College

Men's Cross Country

Posted 09.05.06

Name: Russell Neff

Hometown: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

NAIA School: Virginia Intermont College

Year: Senior

Sport: Cross Country

As a co-captain of two-time defending Virginia Intermont College, senior Russell Neff enters the season with one word in mind: three-peat. Neff, who was a 2005 NAIA National Tournament alternate and placed 110th in 2004 NAIA Cross Country Nationals, will help lead the top-rated Cobras in their quest for a third consecutive championship. Teams will travel once again to Louisville, Ky. for the 51st Annual NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship November 18. Click here for more information on NAIA men's cross country.

Name:  Russell Neff

Nickname: Russell the love muscle

Dream Travel Destination: Kenya for World Cross Country

Most Prized Possession: Toyota Corolla

Morning Jog or Sleep In? Morning jog

Strangest eating habit? Spice it up

Dog Person or Cat Person? Dog

Favorite Color:  Blue

Favorite Type of Music: Rock

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Coffee or Tea:  Tea

Strangest thing you have brought to practice? A plastic rooster, our good luck charm

Favorite thing to do outside of cross country?

Relax & sleep

Dream Job: Doctor

Favorite movie of all time: Rocky IV

Favorite thing about Virginia Intermont College: Cross Country/Track

What does your team stand for? Honor, compassion and performance

What qualities and character traits do you bring to your team? Experience

How do you incorporate the NAIA Champions of Character values (respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship) into your role on the cross country course? By giving my best effort and encouraging others to do the same

What is your best cross country memory from your time at the Virginia Intermont College? Winning Nationals

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