Canes Volleyball: Can U Dig It with Lizzie Hale
Sept. 21, 2011
Coral Gables, Fla. – The No. 21 University of Miami volleyball team is set to continue its three-match road swing this weekend traveling to Virginia Tech (Sept. 23) and Virginia (Sept. 25) in the Commonwealth State. Throughout the season, HurricaneSports.com will be running a Q&A series titled “Can U Dig It” with student-athletes from the volleyball team taking you inside their world and allowing you – the fans – the chance to learn more about them away from the court.
This week, HurricaneSports.com sits down with junior defensive specialist Lizzie Hale from Menlo Park, Calif. Upon the conclusion of her sophomore season, Hale picked up the team’s Unsung Hero Award and the Co-Academic Award. Hale is a serving specialist and has worked more on her defense since her freshman year.
To learn more about Lizzie Hale, continue reading her quick hits Q&A located below.
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Can U Dig It with Lizzie Hale…
Hometown… Menlo Park California, California, but I was born in London (England)
High School… Menlo High School
Major… Neuroscience
The farthest place from home I’ve been is… Australia
The most influential person in my life is… My aunt
Favorite cartoon growing up… The Simpsons
If I were a Super Hero, my power would be… The ability to fly
Favorite show growing up… 30 Rock
If I had an actress play me in a movie, then it would be… Nicole Kidman
Favorite Professional Athlete… Novak Djokavic
Favorite Pro Sports Team… Tottenham Hotspurs
If I could play any other sport at UM, then it would be… Tennis
The first restaurant I go to when I go home is… In ‘n’ Out Burger
Favorite artist on my iPod… Maroon 5
Facebook or Twitter… Facebook
My favorite thing about being part of the `U’ family is… The support network that surrounds us
My favorite memory playing volleyball is… Beating Georgia Tech
If you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is… It’s messy
My favorite midnight snack is… Cereal/Granola
The weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten is… Frog legs
Favorite Movie… Love Actually
If I could live anywhere in the world, then it would be… Italy
Favorite Book… A Curious Incident of a Dog In the Night Time
An artist nobody would believe I have on my iPod is… Miley Cyrus
Something not even my teammates know about me is… I can play four instruments
