To be a successful football player, athletes must practice hard and study often, but somewhere between the practices and the football games, athletes find time to hang out with friends.

Quincy Hudson

“[Hudson] can’t swim that well, but when we went on vacation, [Hudson] tried to swim in shallow water. I told him that he would be fine swimming in that area, but then he noticed a jellyfish right next to him. After that he ran for the shore,” April Kalepp, a friend of Hudson, said.

Hudson, as most of us know, was a starting cornerback on the Pioneer football team. Before he played at UW-Platteville however, he played different positions. Hudson has also played wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner. When it comes to his most known role however, Hudson puts many hours into football.

“I spend a week of watching film, and I study my opponents’ positives and negatives, so I am prepared for him,” Hudson says.

Breaking down game film and practicing is not everything when it comes to success on the field, players definitely need talent and Hudson certainly has just that.

“My first impression of Hudson was on the football field of spring of 2008. I saw him cut and move and he seemed very smooth. The biggest thing I remember however was his ability to make up ground. An offensive player got behind him by about seven or eight yards and all I saw was him catch that player in 10 yards. I thought at the time, this kid can cover. That is a special talent,” said defensive coordinator Rob Erickson.

Photograph by Anthony Bauer

Senior Quincy Hudson served as starting cornerback for the Pioneers. Hudson has also played wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner.

What is Hudson like outside of football? For starters Hudson’s favorite colors are blue or red, his favorite songs are any by Lil Wayne or ‘Party In The USA,’ by Miley Cyrus and his favorite food is shrimp with pasta. He’s majoring in health and promotion with a minor in business.

After college Hudson wants to work at the Boys and Girls Club to help children and guide them in a positive way. He also wants to coach youth football teams.

“My favorite memory playing football is the locker room jokes and traveling with the team and throwing baby powder,” Hudson said.

“We have several on the field memories. But what I will remember about Hudson is his ability to smile and laugh,” said Erickson.

“[Hudson] can always make me laugh. I love it when he does his Lebron James thing before a football game,” Kalepp said.