Get to Know: Tim Kikta

Tim Kikta is wide receiver for the Tartans and a First-Team All-UAA selection following the 2012 season. The junior mechanical engineering major caught 44 passes while setting a Tartan single-season record with 954 yards receiving.  Kikta led the UAA in receiving yards, as well as receiving touchdowns with seven.

1. Favorite CMU football moment to this point in your career?
Catching the Game Winning TD against Grove City.
 
2. Why did you come to CMU?
I liked the idea of playing football at a great school, while staying in my hometown of Pittsburgh.

3. What internships have you had or will you have?
I worked at Union Electric Steel in Carnegie, Pa. last summer.

4. Siblings or parents that play or played college athletics?  If so, where and what sport?
My brother Matt played football at Duquesne University.

5. If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be?
Kevin James

6. If you could trade places with one athlete, who would it be?
Sidney Crosby

7.  Favorite professional sports team?
Steelers/Penguins

8. Favorite food?
Steak/Burgers

9. Best place you have ever visited?
Germany, and recently visited the Bahamas for spring break.

10. Funniest teammate?
Sam Waters

11. Game day ritual?
Napping In my locker after breakfast.

12. Favorite place to relax on campus?
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House

13. Favorite place to eat with friends?
William Penn Tavern

14. Organizations you have joined?
Beta Theta Pi Men's Fraternity

15. Philanthropic activity your partake in?
1000+,  Hosanna Clean-up Volunteer

16. Favorite television show?
King of Queens, Blue Mountain State, Workaholics

17. Favorite non-athletic activity?
Watching Movies