Get to Know U: Chauncy Smart

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Get to Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricanes track and field and cross country programs. 
 
This week we get to know why Chauncy Smart chose the University of Miami and what set it apart from other schools. 
 
Student-Athlete: Chauncy Smart  
Year in School: Sophomore 
Major: Communications
Hometown: Auburndale, Fla. 
 
Q&A: 
 
Q: What about Miami stood out to you during the recruiting process? 
A: What stood out to me the most about Miami was that it’s like family here. It’s a small school and it’s not like other schools. They care about you and take their education serious.                   
 
Q: What is the main reason you chose to attend Miami? 
A: The main reason I chose Miami was because it’s closer to home and second, it’s like a family here.                        
 
Q: What’s is your favorite thing about Miami?  
A: My favorite thing about Miami is the weather.  
 
Q: What are your goals for this year?
A: My goals for this season is to run every race like it’s my last and to run a perfect race every time. 
 
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment in terms of training and in terms of campus/social life? 
A: My biggest adjustment is fall training because I’ve never done fall training or went through it because I was always doing football around this time. 
 
Q: If you were not running cross country/track for the U, what sport would you play?
A: If I wasn’t running track I would play football. 
 
Q: What is your favorite food? What food do you not like at all? 
A: My favorite food is lasagna and I don’t like sushi. 
 
Q: What is your all-time favorite movie? TV show? 
A: All-time favorite move is Pearl Harbor.  
 
Q: What was your most embarrassing “freshman” moment?
A:My most embarrassing freshman moment was coming to weights in the wrong weight room colors. 
 
Q: What do you think of the dining halls? 
A: I love the dining food.