Oct. 27, 2008

We want to start the preseason out by introducing the gymnasts to Tiger fans. Every Monday throughout this upcoming year, we will uniquely get to know one of our gymnasts by asking them interesting questions about themselves.

By doing this, everyone can get to know them a little better-- not just as an athlete, but as a student, a family member and a friend. This week, the spotlight is on Katie Hurley from Wrentham, Mass. Hurley is currently a sophomore at Auburn majoring in exercise science.

1. Name:
Katie Hurley

2. Nickname:
Hurls or Hurley

3. What is your hometown best known for?
Wrentham Premium Outlets

4. What do you like to do in your spare time other than gymnastics?
Shop

5. What is your favorite room in your house/apartment and why?
My room, because it is a place where I can get away and do whatever I want to

6. What are the top songs in your iPod?
Justin Timberlake songs

7. What is the best movie or DVD you have seen recently?
Baby Mama

8. What is the one luxury item that you could not do without?
Cell phone

9. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
Cell phone, laptop and music

10. Who is your favorite athlete?
Tom Brady

11. What is your favorite food?
Steak

12. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Be able to fly

13. What was the most defining moment in your life?
Being offered a scholarship

14. What is your motto?
If you don't try, then you'll never know the great things you can achieve

15. What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Caring, outgoing and trustworthy

16. Why did you choose Auburn?
I love the atmosphere and the small town

18. What is your favorite thing to do during practice?
Tumble

19. What do you like to do while the team is traveling-- homework, read, watch movies, etc.?
Go shopping

20. Who is the funniest gymnast on the team?
Claire Sieffert

21. Who is the most under-rated gymnast on the team?
Krissy Voss

22. What is your pre-meet/pre-event ritual?
Take a nap before I get ready and listen to loud music

23. So far, what is the most defining moment you've had as a gymnast at Auburn?
Competing at SEC championships

24. Why should other gymnasts consider coming to Auburn?
We are a team on the rise, and we have a goal that we are working to achieve

25. What are your favorite classes at Auburn?
Kinesiology

26. What is your favorite place on campus and why?
Jordan-Hare Stadium, because it is always a lot of fun at football games

27. What do you envision doing as a career after earning your degree at Auburn?
Being an athletic trainer

28. What do you enjoy about the town of Auburn?
It is a small town that thrives on Auburn University sports and spirit

29. What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
Rolling Toomer's Corner

30. Why do you like Auburn?
It is different from home, and it is a small town

31. Why should others consider coming to Auburn?
It is a great community filled with amazing people