BW: What was your favorite soccer moment while playing for Notre Dame?
DP :I think winning the Big East Championship this year was really special. Especially, it was kind of a dramatic overtime game. So that was a good one.
BW: Do you know much about Colorado? Ever been to the state?
DP: I've actually never been to Colorado, no. I just think of mountains and snow, really.
BW: Add in Grizzly Bears and you've got us pegged pretty well, actually. So going to the next level, you're in MLS now. Where do you see yourself slotting in as a player in MLS?
DP: I'd like to contribute right away if I can, as a linking midfielder, you know?
BW: Do you think you'll be more of an attacker or a defender?
DP: I'd like to think I'm in between both. Sort of a box-to-box guy.
BW: OK, some Jack-in-the-box asked me to ask if you're related to Austin Powers.
DP: No, but I get that all the time. Yeah, maybe I should name my son Austin.
BW: Right now the three Rapids supporters groups are considering a merger into one big group, want to help come up with a name?
DP: Uh, I've got nothing.
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