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5 Things About Andrew Luck That Will Surprise You

5 Things About Andrew Luck That Will Surprise You

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Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck has been a future NFL superstar for years, but he is finally showing his potential in 2014. He is naturally outgoing and loves the spotlight. However, here are five things that will surprise you about the former first overall pick.

5. He Is An Avid Reader

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5. He Is An Avid Reader

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In the offseason, Luck loves to read. Not just the playbook either. Luck loves to read popular just about anything from the newspapers to a New York Times Bestseller.

4. His Favorite Singer Is Bruce Springsteen

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4. His Favorite Singer Is Bruce Springsteen

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Luck admits to being a big fan of The Boss. He even admits to singing and humming his songs out loud during practice.

3. He Was An Outstanding Student

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3. He Was An Outstanding Student

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Luck graduated from Stanford with an Environmental Engineering degree and an impressive 3.48 GPA. He also received the Al Masters Award for exhibiting the “highest standards of athletic performance, leadership and academic achievement.” He is a serious bookworm.

2. He Has A Great Sense of Humor

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2. He Has A Great Sense of Humor

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Luck is often pulling pranks on teammates, or telling joke to loosen the mood around the huddle. Not all quarterbacks are comfortable with that kind of attention, but Luck clearly loves to keep things light.

1. His Dad Played in The NFL

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1. His Dad Played in The NFL

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Luck’s dad, Oliver, played four seasons in the NFL as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers. Clearly, his dad taught him a thing or two about the position.

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