Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2008 (SOPHOMORE): Earned second team Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges All-Star honors during his second season at Lower Columbia College.

2007 (FRESHMAN): Played at Lower Columbia College in Longview,
Wash .... hit .367 as a leadoff man for the Red Devils ... second on the team with 51 hits ... also drove in 22 runs ... named a first team Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges All-Star.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Davis High School in Yakima, Wash .... named 4A second team all-state in 2006.

PERSONAL: Born March 12, 1987 ... son of Richard and Mary Allen ... majoring in accounting.

Get to Know Richie Allen ...

What is currently playing on your iPod: “Dat New New” by Kid Cudi

What is your favorite inspirational quote: “Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent” - Nolan Ryan

Favorite movie: McLintock

If you could have dinner with three people, they would be: John Wayne, Joe DiMaggio, and Marilyn Monroe.

Pick an actor to play you in the upcoming movie about you: Adam Sandler

Favorite food: Spaghetti

Three things on your “bucket list” are: Go to Ireland and go to the Moon.

What are your pregame superstitions: I put my left leg in my pants first, left sock on first and left cleat on first all the time.

What do you want to accomplish before your career at EKU is over:
Win an OVC championship and get my degree.