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Beloved Xavier big man Matt Stainbrook is now a track and field star

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We love Matt Stainbrook, Xavier’s goggle-wearing, trash-talking, Uber-driving, interview-in-his-uniform-doing big man. And now ...

Yup, he’s doing track and field. As the 6’10 Musketeer readies himself for a chance at the NBA, he’s keeping in shape with some shot put and discus, and even going to meets and stuff. The Stain Train takes his track and field seriously. So seriously that he’s still wearing the goggles, which serve no purpose in a field event. Stainbrook forever.

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