Matt Putratz
Senior
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Mazeppa, Minn.
High School:

Zumbrota-Mazeppa H.S. ('04)
Major: Psychology

Personal: Lettered in cross country, wrestling, and track at Zumbrota Mazeppa...earned All-Conference awards in cross country and track...son of Linda Putratz...hobbies include running, playing basketball, egg toss, cycling, doing push ups and weight lifting.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “I chose to come to Concordia because of the small class size and the great opportunity to meet new people. Garrick Larson also made me feel like I was wanted on the cross country team.”

What do you like best about Concordia? “Small class size, great atmosphere, friendly staff and Tradition.”

________________The PUTRATZ File

Nickname: Putz

One word that best describes me: Competitive

Place I would most like to visit: Africa

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite Restaurant: Famous Dave's

Favorite movies: Without Limits, Prefontaine

Favorite TV shows: CSI: Miami

Favorite music groups: Relient K, Thousand Foot Krutch, Foreigner, Punchline

Favorite holiday: Christmas

Favorite book: Pre by Tom Jordan

The three people I would most like to meet: Steve Prefontaine, Jim Ryan. Jack Daniels

Nobody knows how much I like to: Run, Bike

The biggest influence on my running career:

Nick Myran

Greatest personal sports moment: Running to 5k/10k double at the outdoor MIAC Championship

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball

My dream job is: Counselor