Next up, is senior defensive tackle and fullback, Chad Christoff!
Name: Chad Christoff
Hometown: Donahue, IA
Major: Economics
Why did you choose to attend Grinnell?
The combination of a great education and an opportunity to contribute significantly and immediately to the football and baseball teams.
What is your favorite Pioneer football moment?
Beating Knox at home as a freshman with a two-point conversion pass from Sean Pfalzer to Todd Doleshal from the 40 yard line after a 10 second scramble only to be followed up by a game winning PAT by converted soccer player and newest member of the football team, Scott Koenning.
What are your career ambitions and/or future plans?
I plan on pursuing a career putting to use my Economics degree in some fashion. I have yet to decide what avenue that will lead me but this summer I spent time interning at Edward Jones financial services and would like to continue to investigate my opportunities in the financial services sector.
Favorite Professional Team: St. Louis Cardinals and whatever NFL team has the most former Hawkeyes on its roster
Favorite Division I team: Iowa Hawkeyes
Favorite Song: Fighters by Lupe Fiasco and My Town by Montgomery Gentry
Favorite Food: At school - turkey club sandwich; At home - ribeye steak with fresh Iowa sweet corn
Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams
Favorite Book: "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe
Favorite Course at Grinnell: ECN 338 Advanced Game Theory with Bill Ferguson
Other hobbies: Following North Scott High School athletics, collecting vintage Iowa Hawkeye apparel, maintaining two aquariums at home
