Eastern Connecticut State University

Coach DeVito: "Griff is a speedy winger.  He can be effective on either wing and will see time as a reserve."

PERSONAL: born Griffin E. Pugh August 15, 1995... Parents: Alison and Scott... Siblings: Justin and Charlotte... Major:Secondary Education... Career Plans: Teaching...  Residence: Fairfield...

High School: Midfielder and forward for four years on varsity soccer team...won team offensive MVP as a senior...

Griffin...  Revealed

Favorite aspect of Eastern: The cafeteria
One thing I would change about Eastern: Location
Favorite aspect of my sport: Scoring goals
Personal goal for the season: Win an NCAA Championship
Pre-game ritual: Take a long shower while blasting music
Favorite sport other than my own: Basketball
My favorite moment playing sports: Assisting the goal against our rivals as a sophomore
My most disappointed moment playing sports: Losing in the state tournament last year
My most overused phrase: "No"
Biggest rival: Keene State
Most visited website: Youtube
Favorite song: TNT - ACDC
Dream job: Amateur soccer player
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Super speed
Favorite professional or amateur team: Chelsea
Last movie I’ve seen: Dead poet society
Favorite movie quote: "What we do in life echoes in eternity." - Gladiator
Favorite musical artist: Counting crows
Favorite athlete: Bo Jackson
Most despised professional athlete: Marcelo
Pet peeve: People who chew with their mouths open
Words to live by: "There's a time for daring and there's a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for." - dead poets society
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Interesting
In 10 years, I could see myself: Teaching
In 10 years, I hope that I am not: Homeless
Hardest thing I’ve ever done: Saying goodbye to my family and friends
If you won lotto, what would you do with the money? Travel across Europe
Biggest waste of money: Crocs
Favorite subject in school: Social Studies
Closest brush with greatness: Meeting Gary Sheffield
Favorite smell: Strawberries
If my life could be made into a movie, the title would be: A life unfinished
If I could go out on a date with a celebrity, the celebrity would be: Taylor Swift
I can never get an answer to this question: "Why are we here?"
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: New Zealand
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: Wilson!
This is impossible: Breathing underwater
Biggest adjustment to college life: Leaving home
What I will take away from my college experience: The ability to be independent
If I could change one thing in the world, it would be: The conflict in the Middle East