Meet the Mid: Junior Slot Back Amin Hassan
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Hometown: Richmond Heights, Fla.
High School: Gulliver Preparatory
Major: General Science
What do you want to do after graduation and Why? I'm still weighing my options between the Marines and Navy.
Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because it was the best opportunity for me to play FBS football and it was also a great opportunity to attend such a prestigious school. Earning a degree from the Naval Academy is special and it would set me up for the rest of my life.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? The bond we have here is called the Brotherhood and it's a bond that will never be broken and it doesn't end after your football career is over. This is an opportunity that you can't miss if you get that chance. We as brothers love each other, we will go to war with each other, we have courage, we have toughness and we have trust in each other.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would love to play defensive back or striker because in high school I played these positions. It was fun making tackles and intercepting passes. Don't let my size fool you, I was a playmaker on defense in high school.
If you could choose an opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who will you choose and why? The opponent I would most definitely want to play is the University of Miami! It's my hometown team and I grew up watching them play. Playing against the University of Miami in Miami would be a blessing as it would allow all of my family to attend.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Probability with Naval Applications, because this class is not like any math classs I have taken before. This course challenged me to think outside the box.
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. They all are entertaining to me.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Inky Johnson, because everything he posts about on social media is motivational and that keeps me going. Also, Kai Cenat is a person I follow for fun that makes me laugh. Finally, my dad always sends me a video of Kobe Bryant speeches on how he approached the game and life and his quotes are motivating and I recommend people to listen to those.
If you could have dinner with any four people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? This is pretty hard to choose but I would go with Anton Hall, , Kai Rojas and . All of them are funny and they all make me laugh.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football? Men basketball
If you didn't play football at Navy what sport would you play and why? Baseball, because that was the other sport I played growing up.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?
- Kodak Black (Walk)
- DJ Khaled (I DID IT)
- NBA YoungBoy (Lil Top)
What is your dream vacation? Dubi or Jamaica
How many teams should make the FBS playoffs? 4 teams
What is the best thing about being an American Athletic Conference? Playing high level football against competitive teams.
Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: All about trust. All the little things matter.
How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: Explosive, this offense is going to shock people.
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: WOW! This defense is crazy, it is going to cause some headaches in the fall.
One word to describe a Navy football player? Grit, Determination, Discipline, Character.
Who will be the surprise player on offensive in 2023? Myself, because this offense is the best opportunity for me to showcase who really is.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023 ?
Who is the toughest player on Navy Football and why? Every single player.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? I can't pick a single player, it is every single player on this team because of our work ethic and love for the game.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2023 and why? I'm gonna go with myself, because I feel confident that this year is my year to dominate on the field. I'm completely in love with the new offense and I'm ready for all challenges.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023 and why? Will Harbor, because he is a guy that knows what he's doing. He's always watching film and mastering his craft on what he needs to work on. A player with that type of approach and attitude is going to help us win ball games.
What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Getting off to a better start, beating Air Force and Army, going to a bowl game
