Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Athlete: Robert Griffin III
In His MP3 Player: Drake
Last Concert He Attended: Drake
Favorite Actor: Jason Statham
Favorite Month: September
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Steak Tacos
Favorite Purdue Building: Memorial Union
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Country He'd Most Like to Visit: Italy
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Slaney Ross, English

High School
De LaRiva was a four-year letter-winner for coach Mike Zunica at St. Rita High School on the South Side of Chicago... three-year varsity starting pitcher went 12-1 as a junior to garner all-conference and all-area honors... posted a 5-2 record as a sophomore... went 9-1 for the freshman team in 2009... helped St. Rita win the 2009 summer state title and finish as the runner-up his sophomore and junior years.

Personal
Full name is Eduardo De LaRiva... born in Harvey, Ill.... parents are Hector, Sr. and Teresa De LaRiva... family also includes older brothers Hector, Jr. and Carlo... majoring in business management with a career ambition of owning restaurants.