Renaissance Man on Campus
E. O. Smith
Issue date: 12/30/06 Section: Features
Later that night, the night of his first ever performance, he finally caught his unicorn. The guitar he had seen earlier that day had actually been purchased by his father to surprise him for his gig that night.
Although that particular guitar is still his favorite, he now owns a total of 14 guitars, two electric and 12 acoustic.
As a student, Tucker spent a lot of time studying and working for that GPA he greatly deserved. During a career day field trip as a junior in high school, physical therapy really sparked his interest. For the remainder of his high school days and all through college he spent his summers working in an out-patient clinic. Tucker's goal is to someday be a director of a clinic.
Tucker will soon know if all his hard work and dedication has paid off. He is awaiting a decision to be made by the board of the physical therapy school. He feels pretty good about his chances since he has already made it through the first cut, which went from 300 applicants down to 75.
Being a JSU baseball player is comparable to having a full time job without weekends off. At a young age Tucker realized baseball was his best sport. Playing a big part on the baseball team and trying to study made it almost impossible for Tucker to play the guitar.
Somehow, some way, Tucker found a way to do it all. Whether it was studying on the bus or holding closed door concerts in hotels, he always made it work.
After his junior season Tucker realized he had taken enough time with baseball and it was time to grow up and pursue the things he was truly passionate about.
As a freshman in college he red-shirted, sitting out to turn around his sophomore year and start in the first round of a NCAA regional tournament.
During his hectic times the biggest stress reliever for Tucker was playing the guitar. When his brain needed a break from the complicated physics calculations, the anatomy vocabulary and the everyday commitment of baseball, the guitar was his escape.
"It was hard to make time for everything. School always came first, then baseball, and finally guitar," said Tucker. "Now, I am trying to get into physical therapy school but I am playing a lot more. It is really exciting."
If you would more information or to hear an example of Tucker's talent you can find him at www.myspace.com/corytucker10 or just head to Brother's Bar on December 16. He will be taking the stage at 8 p.m.
Although that particular guitar is still his favorite, he now owns a total of 14 guitars, two electric and 12 acoustic.
As a student, Tucker spent a lot of time studying and working for that GPA he greatly deserved. During a career day field trip as a junior in high school, physical therapy really sparked his interest. For the remainder of his high school days and all through college he spent his summers working in an out-patient clinic. Tucker's goal is to someday be a director of a clinic.
Tucker will soon know if all his hard work and dedication has paid off. He is awaiting a decision to be made by the board of the physical therapy school. He feels pretty good about his chances since he has already made it through the first cut, which went from 300 applicants down to 75.
Being a JSU baseball player is comparable to having a full time job without weekends off. At a young age Tucker realized baseball was his best sport. Playing a big part on the baseball team and trying to study made it almost impossible for Tucker to play the guitar.
Somehow, some way, Tucker found a way to do it all. Whether it was studying on the bus or holding closed door concerts in hotels, he always made it work.
After his junior season Tucker realized he had taken enough time with baseball and it was time to grow up and pursue the things he was truly passionate about.
As a freshman in college he red-shirted, sitting out to turn around his sophomore year and start in the first round of a NCAA regional tournament.
During his hectic times the biggest stress reliever for Tucker was playing the guitar. When his brain needed a break from the complicated physics calculations, the anatomy vocabulary and the everyday commitment of baseball, the guitar was his escape.
"It was hard to make time for everything. School always came first, then baseball, and finally guitar," said Tucker. "Now, I am trying to get into physical therapy school but I am playing a lot more. It is really exciting."
If you would more information or to hear an example of Tucker's talent you can find him at www.myspace.com/corytucker10 or just head to Brother's Bar on December 16. He will be taking the stage at 8 p.m.
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