Leave it All on the Track

TJ Rushton

Hometown: Cleveland OH, Garfield Hts
Position: 200 Meters, Relay
Favorite player: Odell Beckham
Spirit animal: Cheetah

Would like to thank all my family members for staying behind me 100%. Jesus -- Can't do nothing without him. Friends. Whatever decision I was going to make my parents were going to support me as long as I was being productive.

Why do you play?
Played multiple sports. Nothing like the feeling of running track. Nothing compares. I get really hyped to run against the top competition. I leave it all on the track. Been running my whole life. Started running a full sprint to the bus in middle school and never stopped. Here I am. 

What the last year has been like?
Ran unattached. Went to the Junior Olympics in South Carolina.

How do you feel about the upcoming season?
There are always fast people out there working. If your head gets to big you are asking for a wake up call -- you can always work harder. I know that I cant just walk into it and be the best. It is going to take work. In high school we knew what teams were slow and knew what teams were good. Going to be different now with all the teams loaded with runners that were good in high school. 

Why did you come to BSC?
Friend told me about the track team. Was wondering where I was going to go. Need to start somewhere. Its hard to bounce back.

Advice for kids looking to play sports in college?
Remain humble. Never get over your head. Always someone better. Stay on top of your game by remaining humble and continuing to work hard. Consistency is the key.