Canes Volleyball: Can U Dig It with Nrithya Sundararaman
Aug. 15, 2011
Coral Gables, Fla. – The University of Miami volleyball team is exactly 11 days away from the 2011 season opener versus Jacksonville State at the Tiger Classic hosted by LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Leading up to the highly-anticipated season-opener for the two-time NCAA participant Canes, 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.
In the third installment of the series, HurricaneSports.com sat down briefly with junior setter/hitter Nrithya Sundararaman from Naperville, Ill. Last season, Sundararaman was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and shared the team’s Academic Award at the end-of-year banquet. She registered a team individual season-high 63 assists versus UT-Arlington and another 15 assists against Florida State.
To learn more about Nrithya Sundararaman, continue reading her quick hits Q&A located below.
Make sure to check in for a new Can U Dig It profile each and every day in preparation for the Hurricane volleyball season opener.
The University of Miami is excited to announce a new season ticket package that will include two (2) adult and three (3) youth tickets to all home volleyball and soccer events in the 2011 season. The Family Plan provides a family of five with over 20 events for the incredible price of $50. Purchase a Volleyball and Soccer Family Plan by calling 1-800-GO-CANES or simply buy online by clicking here.
Can U Dig It with Nrithya Sundararaman…
Hometown… Naperville, Ill.
High School… Naperville High School
Major… Neuroscience
The farthest place from home I’ve been is… India
The most influential person in my life is… My mother
My favorite book is… The Harry Potter series
If I were a Super Hero, my power would be… The ability to fly
If I could switch places with any movie star, it would be… Angelina Jolie
Favorite Professional Athlete… Michael Jordan
Favorite Pro Sports Team… Chicago Bears
Favorite type of music… Hip-Hop
Facebook or Twitter… Facebook
My favorite holiday is… Christmas
My favorite show growing up was… Magic School Bus
When I was little, I always wanted to be… A doctor
My favorite thing about being part of the `U’ family is… The family atmosphere
My favorite memory playing volleyball is… Making it to the NCAA Tournament my freshman year
If you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is… My stuffed animals
Whenever I go home, the first place I go to eat is… Portillo’s Hot Dogs
My favorite midnight snack is… Cereal
Favorite place to vacation… The Caribbean
A pre-match ritual of mine is… I always put my hair up the same way
If I could live anywhere in the world, then it would be… Someplace in Europe
Something no one would believe I have on my iPod is… Indian music
My nickname is… Nith
I hate to admit it, but I love… School
If I had to live off one meal the rest of my life, then it would be… Cereal
