Personal: All-Conference in tennis in his senior year at St. Anthony Village HS...four-year letter-winner in tennis...hobbies include sports and kickin' it with friends...son of Greg and Sherrie...has three older brothers, Lars, Jake and Marc.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "Good reputation, academics and friendly people."

The GRANRUD File

Nickname: Willbur, Willerd, Bill, Wildabeast, Champ

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: The moon

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster and Olive Garden

Favorite movie: Superbad

Favorite TV show: Anytime the Twins or Vikings are on. Otherwise ESPN Sportscenter

Favorite music groups: Reh Dogg, Outkast, Kanye West and Drake

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: My brain

The two people I would most like to meet: Reh Dogg and Albert Einstein

Greatest personal sports moment: Hitting a slam so hard it went over the fence

Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: CPA - making the big bucks

Before each match I: Do 17 cartwheels

One thing I have to do before I turn 40: Learn how to fly

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: Weakest Link

The best thing about Fargo Moorhead is: The restaurants

Favorite part of matchday: Swinging a racket

Favorite coach Hanestad quote: "I know a million tennis games." or "Man, I wish I was as cool as Will."