Baseball’s Derrick Chung

“Remember the Titans”

Sacramento State baseball senior and team captain Derrick Chung said he is inspired by the Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman produced movie “Remember the Titans,” but said he prefers to watch a movie that can makes him laugh.

 “‘Remember the Titans’ (is my favorite sports movie) because it is absolutely motivating and awesome,” Chung said. “The part where Gerry and Julius go, ‘Left side! Strong Side!’ always motivates me and makes me want to go workout.” 

Aside from athletics, Chung gets a kick out of funny movies and said comedy is his favorite genre.

 “My favorite movie is ‘Wedding Crashers’ because it’s hilarious,” Chung said. “I probably have watched it like 50 times, but I crack up every time.”

Chung said he is pretty witty himself and is entertained by a list of comedic television shows as well.

“I’m also a huge fan of television shows such as The League, How I Met Your Mother, Entourage, Modern Family and New Girl,” he said.

Rowing’s Ana Fletcher

“The Sandlot”

Sacramento State junior rower Ana Fletcher described herself as a water fanatic when she said one of her favorite movies is “Blue Crush.” 

The 2002 film featured Kate Bosworth who played an ambitious surfer who spent most of her time in the ocean. 

“I wish life was like that movie,” Fletcher said. “I’d kill to surf everyday and travel, hell yeah.”

 Fletcher said there are too many good movies to pick out a favorite, but her favorite childhood sports movie was “The Sandlot” because it is relatable to anyone who is part of a team.

 “I loved that movie when I was little because I always wanted to play baseball with them and you got to see where the boys all ended up,” Fletcher said. “It motivated me because they were the underdogs, but super good and Benny inspired me because he was dedicated and determined.”

Fletcher said she appreciates any movie with a good message behind the storyline.

Softball’s Kelli Frye

“Miracle”

Junior outfielder Kelli Frye of the Sacramento State softball team said she is vigorous on the field, but would rather watch a romance or drama over an action film. 

Frye said she gets pumped up every time she watches the American hockey drama “Miracle.” 

“It motivates me to give 110 percent every time I step on the field because you never know what day is going to be your last day playing the sport you love,” Frye said. 

She said her all-time favorite movie is “The Notebook” and admits she is not afraid to shed a few tears while watching a romantic chick flick. 

“I like dramas because of the emotion I get from them,” Frye said. “Movies can take you out of your everyday life and put you in another world. I think that’s why people love them so much. It’s a change from the norm and if you can relate to a character, you feel as they do.”

Frye said she is just a tough girl with a soft side.

Track and Field’s Jason Wacker

“Varsity Blues”

Junior thrower of the Sacramento State track team Jason Wacker said he chooses to maintain his masculine facade with movie choices, which include stereotypical mannish ideas such as football, fighting and robots. 

“’Gladiator’ is my favorite movie because the Roman times were cool,” Wacker said. “I like action, sports and manly movies.”

 Wacker said another favorite movie of his is “Varsity Blues” because he watched it all through high school when he used play football, which made it relatable. Wacker played until injuring his shoulders and he said Varsity Blues reminds him of his past.

 Wacker said romance and dramas are not his kind of thing and he is thankful his girlfriend never makes him watch them. Wacker said he likes comedies so as long as the movie is funny, he is willing to watch it.

“’Sydney White’ (romantic comedy) is about as chick flick as I get, but that movie was hilarious,” Wacker said. “If I could combine two movies I would combine Transformers (action thriller) and ‘Blades Of Glory’ (sports comedy).”

Athlete photos courtesy of Hornet Sports

Jillian Kweller can be reached at [email protected].