Meet the Bisons
Subtitle
Romer Bautista, Staff
The Background Info
Name: John Makie
Sport: football
Position: Quarterback
Jersey number: 7
Hometown: Regina, Sask.
Manitoban: When and how did you get your start in football?
John Makie: I was about seven years old, and my dad showed me his scrapbook of when he played as a kid. So I thought that was pretty neat. And I liked all the equipment, so I decided to try it out.
M: Why did you decide to play at the U of M?
JM: Coach Dobie. He’s a great recruiter, and very good, and a very personal kind of guy. He got to know my family. He’s very good at what he does.
M: Do you have any pre-game superstitions or rituals?
JM: I always wear the same undershirt. I never wash it, either. It’s the same one.
M: How do you or the team celebrate a big win?
JM: We just come together as a team and we reflect on the game with a couple refreshments. We enjoy it.
M: What is your personal greatest sporting accomplishment?
JM: Winning the conference.
M: Is there a player you like to emulate your game around?
JM: I always answer this question with my dad. I always wanted to be like my dad when I was growing up. He played fullback, so I kind of went to Peyton Manning. I’d like to be Peyton Manning.
M: Favourite movie?
JM: Lord of the Rings. All of them. The whole trilogy.
M: Favourite television show?
JM: It’s gotta be The Family Guy.
M: Favourite musician?
JM: I’m going to get razzed for this, but it’s 2Pac and Biggie.
M: Favourite book?
JM: Lord of the Rings.
M: Favourite sport, other than football?
JM: Basketball.
M: If you could sit down for dinner with anyone, dead or alive, celebrity or non-celebrity, who would it be?
JM: I’m going to have to say my grandma.
M: What do you consider your most valuable possessions?
JM: My family.
M: What is your favourite thing about the holiday season?
JM: My family.
