E- Portrait #1
The Balancing Act of a Student Athlete. Cormac McCarthy sitting in his locker. Photo Credit: Dylan Speitel Cormac McCarthy, a New Hampshire native, is a Junior at the University of Tampa. Cormac is not your average college student however. Cormac is a student athlete, who is tasked with the difficult challenge of juggling school, his social life, and athletics. Q: Lets start off with a quick history lesson, when did you start playing lacrosse? Also, was there any specific reason you chose lacrosse? C: “I started playing Lacrosse in the 2nd grade which in my town is the earliest you are allowed to start playing. I live approximately 45 minutes outside of Boston, MA so I grew up around the sport. I live in a bit of a hot spot for lacrosse, so as soon as I was able to I started playing. I chose lacrosse because it was fast paced and physical. I love the speed of the game, and how quickly things can change.” Q: I saw on your Tampa bio you'