Nov. 6, 2007
1. Use five words to describe yourself.
Passionate, hard-working, desired (to be better as a player and as an individual), fun, and friendly.
2. What is your favorite class or professor to date at Notre Dame, and why?
I would say my favorite class is anthropology. Mostly because Dr. McKenna is a really, really good professor. He’s one of the best at Notre Dame and I just like how he runs the class and what he has to say…and I like learning about the study of humans.
3. Do you read horoscopes? If you do, do you believe in them? If not, why not?
From time to time, but I’m not big on checking them everyday. I don’t really believe in them, it’s just kind of random and sometimes fun. If it comes true then so be it.
4. What is your major? Why did you choose this major?
I haven’t chosen a major. Right now I’m just headed towards the business area, but I’m still looking at things, so I haven’t decided.
5. If you could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
Probably Jesus, because He’s the greatest man who ever walked the earth.
6. What is the first thing you think about when you wake up?
Why am I waking up? Because I like sleeping and sometimes I have to get up early for class. Then I probably think about ‘what is that noise in the background?’, which is my alarm.
7. Do you have any siblings?
I have three sisters. Erin is a senior in college at Texas Christian; Kristen is a sophomore in high school; and McKenna is in the first grade.
8. What is your favorite movie?
Remember the Titans. I love Denzel Washington and it has always been my favorite. I’m a really big sports and football fan. I watched it in fifth grade and it’s a good one.
9. Who was your role model as a child? Why? Has your role model changed now that you are older?
I’d say it was my soccer coach of six years. His name was Ken Kniter and he was a great guy and I always looked up to him. He was a younger coach but he went to my high school and he always told great stories. I wanted to be like him as far as soccer goes. I switched to volleyball, obviously, but I always looked up to him. As I’ve gotten older, I think my role model is probably my mom. She’s a really great person and I’ve just realized everything she’s done in her life and it’s just really great and I look up to her.
10. Where is the most interesting place you have traveled?
I haven’t even been out of the country, but one year we went to San Diego around Christmas time, but not on Christmas. It was a fun, family time. We got to go to the beach and it’s warmer than Colorado.
11. If you could choose any year of your life to live over again, what year would it be?
Well my life has been pretty good so far and so far I like everything, but probably I’d say fourth grade. It was so much fun. I had a really good teacher and my best friends and I remember doing some fun things.
12. What annoys you the most?
This is weird. It’s kind of a pet peeve, but when people chew gum loudly. It just bugs me. Other than that, not too many things.
13. What are your plans for after graduation?
Well, I want to get a good degree here and I would love to do something with sports. Maybe work behind the scenes for ESPN or something like that. Not in front of the camera or anything. Organizing, production for the station maybe.
14. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would you eat?
I would say ice cream – mint chocolate chip.
15. What is the best book you’ve ever read?
My favorite would be the whole Harry Potter series. The last one is my favorite one. But, I don’t know if it’s the best book I’ve ever read.
16. What do you like the most about being at Notre Dame?
I like the whole atmosphere. Everyone’s so nice; everyone has so much pride and spirit in the school and support for one another and everyone has common interests. I just love being here.
17. Describe your perfect day- who would you spend it with, what would you do, where would you be?
My perfect day would be at home in Colorado and I would spend it with my family…all together and hanging out.
18. Who was the most famous person you have ever met?
I met Ludacris in the airport one time. When we were in Pittsburgh (for a match on Sept. 22), I met a famous ESPN analyst in an elevator, but I don’t remember his name though.
19. Where is your favorite place on campus?
Definitely the Grotto at night. It’s just so peaceful. I love it. I’ll go there sometimes if I’m stressed.
20. How has being a student and athlete at Notre Dame influenced your life?
It’s great. I love it. I love being able to represent Notre Dame. It’s the best school ever, in my book.