What’s it going to be? Door number one, door number two, or door number THREE?!? Okay, so this section has less to do with “Let’s Make A Deal” and more to do with the Multiple Choice section of an SAT test. “In 3’s” peeks inside the head of a select National Team player as they pick one of three choices for 20-something questions about personal tastes and pop culture. After starring for both the U-17, U-20 and U-23 Youth National Teams, the speedy 6’1” midfielder/forward has finally gotten a call-up to compete in camp alongside fellow Under-17 MNT superstar alumni like Landon, Bobby and Beas. After three years of limited action in MLS due to various U-17 demands and injuries, EJ is having a breakout 2004 season, scoring 11 goals and adding three assists to do his part in driving Dallas out of its cellar-dwelling doldrums.Misc: Best big city in the U.S.: LA, NYC or Chicago? “NYC. There's always something to do in New York. It's an easy place to fit into. I love fashion, and there's a ton of it there. And you never know who you're going to run into.” Best city you've lived in: Daytona Beach, Fla., Bradenton, Fla., Dallas, Texas? “Dallas is the best. When I went to the Dallas Cup, I remember being there for a long time and not wanting to leave. When I got drafted by Dallas, it was cool to get back to a place that I'd been to and never expected to come back to.” Best reason for someone who's not from Daytona to go to Daytona: Spring Break parties, NASCAR or surfing? “Spring Break. One walk on the beach explains it all. People from all over come to Daytona to have a good time.” Best leisure footwear: flip-flop, runners or sneakers? “Sneakers. (They’re) more comfortable.” Undergarment of choice: Boxers, boxer-briefs or tighty-whiteys? “Boxers. I like to be loose and comfortable.” Sports: Favorite non-soccer sport: Baseball, Basketball or Football? “Football. It's the other sport I played growing up. I played for six years, including freshman and sophomore year in high school, and then I went to Bradenton. I was a wide receiver. That's where I get my speed from.” Best sports read: Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine or The Dallas Morning News? “I get my sports news from People!” Favorite Dallas team beside the Burn: Cowboys, Mavericks or Stars (NHL)? “Cowboys, dog. I'm a fan of Roy Williams. I've been to his house a couple times.” Favorite Dallas Maverick: Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash or Michael Finley? “Would've been Steve, but now it's Dirk, 'cause he's clutch. He hits the big shots when you need him.” Best 80’s basketball star: Bird, Dr. J or Magic? “Dr. J, man. Not even a question.” Music: Best rapper-turned-actor: DMX, Eminem or Ice Cube? “Ooh, that's a good one. Eminem. ‘8-Mile’ was good, especially the ... romantic scenes.” Worst singer-turned-actress: Britney, Madonna or Mariah? “Britney. Whatever that movie was, it wasn't good.” Best rap/hip-hop producer: Dr. Dre, Timbaland or the Neptunes? “Timbaland. He's produced the Missy Elliotts, the Aliyah's and some other good acts.” Best rap style: West coast (Dre, Snoop), Midwest (Nelly, Eminem) or East Coast (Jay-Z, DMX)? “I have to say East Coast. Those two keep it real. They don't rap about what they have. They rap about where they have been. Those two are humble rappers.” TV/Leisure: Best guy mag: Maxim, FHM or Details? “Maxim. It has the best scenery.” Best hip hop mag: Vibe, Source or XXL? “Damn, that's a hard one. They're all the same.” Best SportsCenter anchor: Kenny Mayne, Dan Patrick or Stuart Scott? “You got me. I don't watch ‘SportsCenter.’” Best video game system: Xbox, PS2 or GameCube? “I don't play video games. I'm a grown-ass man.” Favorite leisure activity: watch TV, play video games or read a book/mag? “Watching TV I watch BET all day long.” Food: Favorite type of non-American food: Mexican, Italian or Chinese/Asian? “Asian. Vietnamese is my favorite. I like the Kapow (or Kung Pao) chicken. It has a little spice to it.” Best late-night food: burrito, slice or gyro? “Wouldn't know (laughs). But if I had to, it'd be a fat burrito.” Best fast food stop: McDonald’s, Taco Bell or KFC? “KFC. I like to throw down a two piece - thigh and a leg - with mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese.” Best American-invented condiment: ketchup, ranch dressing or spray imitation butter? “Ketchup. You can't go wrong with ketchup. You can put it on anything - rice, eggs, whatever. It makes everything taste better.” |