Down The Line: Alex Johnson
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.
In addition, be sure to follow UM volleyball on Twitter (@CanesVB) for the latest news on the squad.
Continuing the “Down the Line” series, let us find out more about junior Alex Johnson…
Hometown: Tallahassee,Fla.
High School: Leon High School
Major: Accounting
I committed to Miami overother schools because ofboth the academic and athletic excellence it provides.
To me, Miami volleyball is my life.
The best parts of being on theteam are getting to know all of myteammates and the free meals.
If I had to describe the teamin one word it would be family.
Favorite Athletes: Rafael Nadal, Michael Jordan, Lolo Jones
Favorite Pro Sports Teams: Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics
Favorite Olympic Event: Swimming
Second Favorite Olympic Event: Volleyball
Favorite Olympic Athlete: Ryan Lochte
FavoriteMovies: Bridesmaids, Titanic
Favorite TV Shows: Dexter, True Blood
Favorite Food: Cheesecake
Favorite Song Right Now: “Deep Inside of You” by Third Eye Blind
I started playing volleyballat age 8
My favorite memory playingvolleyball is winningthe Big South Qualifier in club my sophomore year in high school
I enjoy playing the sportbecause it is challenging but yet veryrewarding
The farthest place from homeI’ve been is California
This summer I took classes and trained here in Miami
WhenI was little, I always wanted to be a basketball player
The best places on campus are the Ratskellerand Starbucks
The most influential people in my life are my parents
If I could spend a day with anyone in history,it would be Princess Diana
If you walked into my bedroom,the first thing you would notice is my bed
If I were a superhero, my name would be Aqua Woman andmy power would be the ability tocontrol all water sources
If I could eat one meal for the rest of mylife, it would be ribs and mashedpotatoes
My favorite class at UM was film
I hate to admit it, but I love reality television
If I could live anywhere in the world it wouldbe on the beach in Spain
If I could play any other sport at UM, it wouldbe basketball
A secret talent of mine is I know how to play the guitar a little bit
My nickname is Mouse
After graduating I hope to become a CPA
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