Down The Line: Emani Sims
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Now that preseason is officially in full swing, it is time to meet the student-athletes of the 2012 University of Miami volleyball team. Each day leading up to the season-opening Hurricane Invitational, HurricaneSports.com will introduce you to a member of the team.
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Continuing the “Down the Line” series, let us find out more about redshirt sophomore Emani Sims…
Hometown: Glenview, Ill.
High School: Glenbrook South
Major: Advertising
I committed to Miami overother schools because ofthe team chemistry and the school’s atmosphere
To me, Miami volleyball is determined
The best part of being on theteam is the hard work we put in, on andoff the court
If I had to describe the teamin one word it would be unique
Favorite Athletes: Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards-Ross, Destinee Hooker
Favorite Pro Sports Teams: Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears
Favorite Olympic Event: Track and Field
Second Favorite Olympic Event: Volleyball
FavoriteMovies: Bridesmaids, Love and Basketball
Favorite TV Show: Law and Order:SVU
Favorite Foods: Mac and cheese, Spaghetti
Favorite Song Right Now: “Stand” by Donnie McClurkin
I started playing volleyballat age 16
My favorite memory playingvolleyball is competingin the NCAA Tournament
I enjoy playing the sportbecause it allows players to show theirathleticism
The farthest place from homeI’ve been is Jamaica
This summer I was able to go home for a few days to spend timewith my family/friends in between summer sessions
When I was little, I alwayswanted to be a fashion designer
The best place on campus is The Rat
The most influential people in my life are my parents
If I could spend a day with anyone in history,it would be my granddad
If you walked into my bedroom,the first thing you would notice is my clothes
If I were a superhero, my name would be SuperMon andmy power would be to becomeinvisible
If I could eat one meal for the rest of mylife, it would be chicken, mashedpotatoes and mac and cheese
My favorite class at UM was sociology
I hate to admit it, but I love being lazy
If I could live anywhere in the world it wouldbe Chicago or New York
If I could play any other sport at UM, it wouldbe track and field
A secret talent of mine is making a three leaf clover with my tongue
My nickname is Mani
After graduating I hope to work for a major advertising agency
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