The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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inside michigan athletics Getting To Know Freshman Cross Country Runner Ben Flanagan Freshman cross country runner Ben Flanagan made his collegiate debut at this season's 8,000-meter Cowboy Jamboree Sept. 28, taking 21st place with a time of 25:12.26. Nickname: "Very rarely am I actually referred to as Ben around here. I am either called 'Flanagan' or, because I'm the only Canadian on the team, the majority of the team just calls me 'Canada.' It works well, and we all like it." Favorite Restaurant In Ann Arbor: "I love Jimmy John's and Panera, mainly because we don't have those in Canada. I was just introduced to them. Jimmy John's is usually my goto if I miss the hours at the dining hall. And I love Pizza Bob's for a good milkshake." Best Meal He Can Cook By Himself: "Panini. My mom bought me a Panini maker, and I can make some really solid ones." Favorite Class At Michigan: "I love biology. I have always been a big fan of science, and I really like the Biology 171 class I am in right now." Other Sports He Enjoys Playing: "To fulfill the Canadian stereotype, I played hockey for about 12 years. I like to play pond hockey now with my cousins and friends when I'm back home. We have an annual Christmas hockey game as a family. I really just love playing any sport: soccer, volleyball, anything." Flanagan, a native of Canada, made his collegiate debut at this season's 8,000meter Cowboy Jamboree Sept. 28, taking 21st place. photo courtesy michigan athletic media relations Hobbies: "I spend a lot of my time hanging out with friends and playing sports. We're always outside, playing tennis or soccer or whatever. Right now, I spend a lot of time face-timing my girlfriend and family because I miss them a lot being here." Favorite TV Show: "I'm a big fan of the show 'Friends.'" Favorite Movie: "My favorite childhood movie is 'Hercules,' by far. I just