Morgan State University Athletics

No. 62 Clarence Swain, Senior Center
Fayetteville, Georgia
Major: Mathematics

Senior center Clarence Swain continues to be one of the most valuable assets on the offensive line. Swain has been a steadfast member of the 'Trench Mob' from his days as a true freshman and should contend for postseason honors in this his last season in a Blue and Orange uniform.  The Fayetteville, Georgia product has helped pave the way for a Bears offense that currently ranks No. 1 in the MEAC in total offense (405.8 ypg) and are No. 2 in scoring (30 ppg). Swain and the Bears will travel to face Norfolk State on Saturday, Sept. 27. 

Student Life
Where is the best place to study on campus? My room, because I like to be alone and by myself. The next best place would be one of the computer labs in the class buildings or in the library.
Why did you choose to major in Mathematics? Coming out of high school my mom was a teacher and I've always wanted to become a high school teacher. I've always loved math since I was in elementary school, so math just seemed right.
My favorite class at Morgan State is? Math 113. I actually helped my teacher because we always have a lot of foreign professors in the math department, so sometimes people can't understand their accents, so I helped teach the class. I knew most of the stuff anyway, so it gave me a chance to help teach and that's why I liked that class the most.
Favorite professor and why? My favorite professor is Dr.Coeing. He is one of the math professors and I feel like he understands and genuinely wants to help us [students] learn and pass his class. He's understanding and works with our schedules, and a lot of the times I feel like he understands what we're going through in school.
If you were the University President for a day, what would you do? I'd have National School Spirit Day. It would be a day to get every organization known to everybody who is on campus, and have a chance for everyone to become united. I think that would help pull the school spirit up.
Describe your first day as a student at Morgan State University? My first day was a break – it was a breather because it came after three weeks of [football]  camp. Coming out of high school you don't know what to expect out of camp -- it was the hardest thing of my life. Our first day of school was our day off -- we didn't have practice. To have an off day was the best thing of my life. Professors didn't give out homework or anything, they were just getting to know you. So I didn't have classwork, but It was just really great because I didn't have practice.
What do you like most about Morgan State? I like the small classes. I have three or four classes where there are six people in my class. So I enjoy that because then there's more one-on-one help with your teachers.You can ask a question and he/she can slow class down because there are not as many people to teach.

Popular Culture
Favorite TV show - First Take with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless.
Favorite movie - Remember the Titans
Favorite book and/or magazine – ESPN The Magazine
Favorite Celebrity - Michael Vick was mine as a result of me being from Georgia -- I love the Dirty Birds [Atlanta Falcons]
Last concert attended – During my freshman year the homecoming concert featured Rick Ross and Waka Flocka.
Favorite musician/musical/group- T.I.
 
Sports
Favorite pro sports team - Atlanta Falcons, no question.
Favorite athlete - Lebron James
Favorite athletic memory - Blocking a field goal during my high school senior year to win the game.
What is your top skill as a center – Run-blocking.
What skill do you need to improve? Lateral movements.
Pre-game ritual - I always go to the field and touch the ground, get a couple of snaps in (even if it's just for a little bit), and I always walk the field.
 
Travel
Most interesting place you visited – When we played in North Dakota. The only reason I say it's the most interesting place I've visited is because I know I will never go back. It's different. It was just weird -- it felt like we were the only ones in the airport.
Place I would like to visit- Los Angeles, California – Hollywood!
 
Food
Favorite home cooked meal - Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and string beans.
Favorite snack - Chex Mix.
Most underrated food that you like: Casseroles.
 
Misc.
Person I admire most - My mom.
In 10 years, I would like to be - Coaching college or pro football and doing well for myself.
If I had a million dollars, I would - Invest and take care of the debts of my family.
Coolest thing you did this summer - I traveled to Virginia for a graduation and traveled to North Carolina for a graduation.
Most prized possession – A picture of my mom because she died when I was 11.
For a day who would you like to trade places with: Jeff Saturday back when he played with the [Indianapolis] Colts.
Best piece of advice - When they're not yelling at you, that's when you should be worried.
If you could have dinner with 3 people alive or dead who would they be - Eat at home with my mom and Jesus.
Dream event – To attend a Super Bowl.
Nickname - Big Future.
Hometown known for- it's known for being "country/laid back" and Calvin Johnson [Detroit Lions] went to Sandy Creek High School.
Pop or Soda – Soda.
Cats or Dogs- Dogs.
Early bird or Night Owl - Early Bird.
Funniest person on team – The offensive line as a whole…and Cody Acker.
Something nobody knows about you-  I like musicals.