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Sept. 2, 2010
Transcribed by Assistant Media Relations Director Brian Davis and Student Assistants Craig Harris and Caleb Center
Over the next few weeks UTLadyVols.com wants to help fans get to know the Tennessee Lady Vol soccer team. This week, it's the redshirt freshmen/sophomore class' turn on the Big Orange "Hot Seat." Check out the video interview with the group as well as each player's answers to our questionnaire (see below). Be sure to check back next week for a new installment where we will chat with members of the junior class.
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Alexis Owens -- #23 -- Sophomore Forward -- Carmel, Ind.
Name: Alexis Owens
Nicknames: Lexi, Lex
I wear number # because? It¡¦s been my favorite number ever since Michael Jordan played basketball.
Favorite Food? barbeque chicken
Favorite TV Show? Pretty Lil Liars and The Real World
Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Calhoun¡¦s
Best movie you¡¦ve seen recently? The Book of ElI
Favorite Vacation Spot? the Bahamas
Favorite Childhood Memory? playing in the neighborhood with all my neighbors
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? socializing with friends, reading and working out
Favorite Athlete(s)? Michael Jordan, Allison Felix and Mia Hamm
Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? God, because I¡¦m a Christian and would not be here today without him
How would you describe your personality? sensitive, serious, outgoing and happy
What is one thing you wish you were better at? singing
What is one thing about yourself that most people don¡¦t know? that I¡¦m very sensitive
If you could have a superpower what would it be? to be able to snap my fingers and instantly be in another location
Snack food that I can¡¦t live without? blueberry Pop-tarts
Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Oprah Winfrey
If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? President Obama, Martin Luther King and Michael Jordan
One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? my blankie that I¡¦ve had since I was a baby
If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? Blessed
Who would portray you in a movie about your life? Allison Felix
What would your dream job be? to be the CEO of adidas
Best advice ever been given? God expects you to use all you have to do the best you can, and faith and prayers can take you the rest of the way.
List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style¡K
1) My favorite mode of travel is cruising!
2) I love being around the water but don¡¦t necessarily like swimming.
3) I get cold very easily and usually walk around in sweat pants and sweat shirts, even in the summer.
4) I love all different types of food but don¡¦t like when the different foods touch each other.
5) I¡¦m very curious about the world and my place in it.
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Kylie Bono -- #8 -- Sophomore Midfielder -- Yorba Linda, Calif.
Name: Kylie Bono
Nicknames: Ky, Bono
I wear number # because? #8 because my brother wore it in college
Favorite Food? pasta!
Favorite TV Show? Jersey Shore
Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
Best movie you¡¦ve seen recently? Inception
Favorite Vacation Spot? The river
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? Hanging out with friends, going to the beach, tanning and shopping
Favorite Athlete(s)? Muhammad Ali
Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? My parents because they never gave up on me
How would you describe your personality? outgoing, nice, spontaneous, random
What is one thing you wish you were better at? writing papers
What is one thing about yourself that most people don¡¦t know? I¡¦m a daddy¡¦s girl
If you could have a superpower what would it be? to see the future
Snack food that I can¡¦t live without? Fruit Roll-Ups
Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Bill Gates
If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? My grandma and grandpa and George Washington
One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? My blanket and doggy, they came together in a package
If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? Documentary About Kylie Bono
What would your dream job be? To be a billionaire
Best advice ever been given? Live your pursuit of happiness and if anyone gets in the way of it, get them out
List random things below about yourself Facebook-style¡K
1) I played in Sweden for the Gothic Cup in 2005.
2) I broke my pinky finger in 2002 and never got it fixed.
3) Lance Bass sang to me when I was in the second grade
4) I have never worked in my life. Soccer has always been my full-time job.
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Ali Hall -- #9 -- Sophomore Defender -- Hawthorn Woods, Ill.
Name: Ali Hall
Nicknames: Ali-cat
I wear number # because? 9, I couldn¡¦t get #10
Favorite Food? avocado
Favorite TV Show? Everybody Hates Chris
Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Yama
Best movie you¡¦ve seen recently? Inception
Favorite Vacation Spot? Mexico
Favorite Childhood Memory? going to the zoo
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? piano, shopping and eating
Favorite Athlete(s)? Michelle Akers
Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? parents, Roger Woods, been there for me thick and thin, brought me to my faith
How would you describe your personality? passionate
What is one thing you wish you were better at? running long distances
What is one thing about yourself that most people don¡¦t know? play piano
If you could have a superpower what would it be? fly
Snack food that I can¡¦t live without? pickles
If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? my grandpa
One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? Bible
If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? Adventure
What would your dream job be? owner of a huge corporate business in athletics
Best advice ever been given? A01 (avoidance of one) ??? Not playing for myself
List random things below about yourself Facebook-style¡K
1) I¡¦m deadly afraid of flying.
2) I¡¦m obsessed with just sitting and watching movies.
3) I do not like to run and that¡¦s my sport.
4) My favorite color is blue.
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Amy Harrison -- #22 -- Sophomore Midfielder -- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Name: Amy Harrison
I wear number # because? 22, given to me
Favorite Food? pork, beans and mashed potatoes all together
Favorite TV Show? Friday Night Lights
Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Soccer Taco
Best movie you¡¦ve seen recently? Charlie St. Cloud
Favorite Vacation Spot? Switzerland
Favorite Childhood Memory? going to Scotland with my family to visit relatives
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? hockey, watching TV shows, bonfires and cooking
Favorite Athlete(s)? Lionel Messi
Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? my dad. He coached me
How would you describe your personality? always laughing, positive at some of the most difficult times
What is one thing you wish you were better at? wakeboarding
What is one thing about yourself that most people don¡¦t know? I¡¦ve played hockey as long as I¡¦ve played soccer.
If you could have a superpower what would it be? be invisible
Snack food that I can¡¦t live without? cheese
Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Lebron James
If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? my grandmother, Oprah and Obama
One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? my passport, it lets me go all over the world
If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? The Foreigner
Who would portray you in a movie about your life? Amanda Bynes
What would your dream job be? work in an orphanage in Africa
Best advice ever been given? Play the game because you love it.
List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style¡K
1) After seeing the movie Cool Runnings when I was 12, I have wanted to be a professional bobsledder. Someday it will happen.
2) At 17 I went to the U17 Women¡¦s World Cup for soccer and it was almost everything I dreamed of.
3) I¡¦m half Canadian, half Scottish.
4) My favorite thing to do is go to my cabin when I¡¦m home for summer.
5) I¡¦m significantly good at following 10 TV shows at one time, and they¡¦re all outstanding.
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Jessica Rolfs -- #1 -- R-Freshman Goalkeeper -- Normal, Ill.
Name: Jessica Rolfs
Nicknames: Jess
Favorite Food? raspberries
Favorite TV Show? The Office
Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Cereal Bar
Best movie you¡¦ve seen recently? Inception
Favorite Vacation Spot? Bahamas
Favorite Childhood Memory? going to State Farm Park with my family
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? hanging out with friends
Favorite Athlete(s)? Tim Howard
Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? my mom because she would do anything for me & my family but still finds time for herself
How would you describe your personality? bubbly & caring/helpful
What is one thing you wish you were better at? multitasking
What is one thing about yourself that most people don¡¦t know? I was in the church choir for about 10 years, but I¡¦m not very good at singing.
If you could have a superpower what would it be? read people¡¦s minds
Snack food that I can¡¦t live without? cereal or granola bars
Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Oprah, just to see what all she does
If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? Denzel Washington, JFK, Usher
One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? my bear (teddy bear, that I sleep with)
If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? Life According to Jessica Rolfs
What would your dream job be? One of the remodeling people on TLC
Best advice ever been given? All you can do is try your best and whatever happens, happens. ¡V my dad
List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style¡K
1) I am from Normal, IL. (yes, my town is called Normal fº)
2) I¡¦ve had 3 different jobs, but none of them lasted more than 6 weeks.
3) I¡¦ve always been involved in some kind of sport (softball, tennis, volleyball, soccer).
4) My and my family have gone on a vacation every year for as long as I can remember.
5) My closest friends and most of my family live in my home town, so I consider myself very fortunate for that.
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RB Wyatt -- #31 -- R-Freshman Goalkeeper -- Aiken, S.C.
Name: Rebecca Wyatt
Nicknames: RB
I wear number # because? #31, given to me
Favorite Food? fried chicken, honey mustard
Favorite TV Show? cartoons
Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Barley¡¦s
Best movie you¡¦ve seen recently? Despicable Me
Favorite Vacation Spot? Disney
Favorite Childhood Memory? rock climbing with my brother
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? golf, cook desserts, volunteer at SPCA
Favorite Athlete(s)? Peyton Manning
Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? my parents because they encouraged every new endeavor
How would you describe your personality? benevolent, intrepid
What is one thing you wish you were better at? soccer
What is one thing about yourself that most people don¡¦t know? I believe that there is extraterrestrial life.
If you could have a superpower what would it be? control people¡¦s emotions
Snack food that I can¡¦t live without? chocolate chip cookies
Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Angela Kelly
If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? Ellen Degeneres, Jesus, minions
One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? family photo
If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? RB¡¦s Enigmatic World
Who would portray you in a movie about your life? Michelle Pfeiffer
What would your dream job be? head animal trainer at a zoo
Best advice ever been given? Do for others what you expect to be done for you.
List some random things below about yourself Facebook-style¡K
1) I¡¦m six Pokemon away from having the entire collection
2) Silver Award winner in Girl Scouts
3) I wear my right sock inside out.
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