Oh The People You’ll Meet: The Sensitive All-American

By Donnette

College brings a whole lot of new experiences, new lessons and new people. But it seems that no matter what school you go to, there are same characters on every campus. The overachiever, the frat house groupie and the Sensitive All-American.

The Sensitive All-American looks like he walked out of a photo shoot and landed on your campus. He is calm, cool and collected. He has a pristine reputation. Of course, rumors are dropped here and there, but they never stick. He is confident without being arrogant or cocky. He talks about his feelings. He has girls who are friends. Just friends. No benefits or complications.

He is a combination of the sensitive guy, the team player and the heart-throb.

He wears Abercrombie or American Eagle, but is more trendy than preppy. You can catch him in the dining hall sporting your school’s athletic gear. Whether he is eating by himself (yes, he is just that cool) or with the team, this guy always looks approachable. He is known around campus by everyone, including the freshmen. He transitions seamlessly from one person to the next, no matter if it’s a teammate, a professor, or the campus Bible Chucker. Even if he met you once three months ago, he will give you the nod or say “hey” as he passes by you on the way to practice/the library/the gym.

He is sociable; he goes to parties and hangs out at the bars on weekends. He is not a “safe” guy or your typical boring nice guy, but he doesn’t reek of danger. He’s the “lean back relax and enjoy the ride because it’s a good one” kinda guy.

He has a high GPA (think 4.0), does community service, and is captain of a preppy sport team (think Lacrosse or Soccer). He is devoted to his sport but would still make the time to be a great boyfriend.

The Sensitive All-American is crushed on by one or more members of all cliques, including his male companions. When he puts his arm around you it makes you swoon, but unlike most guys who use that as a sign of interest, to him it’s just a gesture. He’s just being a nice guy. Most likely, his heart was broken before and he is cautious with relationships. Too cautious. Some may say he is afraid.

And that only makes him cuter.

But whether you are the lucky girl to end up with him or not, he’s a great guy to have around campus…even if only to look at. Thank god for the Sensitive All-American.