Sophomore Layne Adams recently sat down with GoGriffs.com to give us some insight on herself and the Canisius volleyball team.
1. Best thing about playing volleyball at Canisius?
The best thing is that our team is really close, maybe even a little too close. I know they always have my back and I always have their back. It’s a great feeling to have.
2. Hardest thing about playing volleyball for Canisius?
Being a college athlete in general forces you to sacrifice a lot. My friends and family might get mad that I don’t spend as much time with them but nothing beats training for a MAAC championship.
3. What is your favorite quote from Coach Hummel?
“My nana can play better than you.” That one never gets old. I’d love to meet the woman.
4. Any pregame rituals/superstitions?
Before games you can find our team having danceoffs in the locker room. It gets pretty competitive once Miley Cyrus starts playing. And the only superstition I really have is I refuse to get new active ankles. I’ve had them for six years, they are dirty, and not even the same color, but I refuse to trade them in for new ones.
5. If you were asked to spend the day teaching volleyball to anyone, who would be your choice and why?
There is this movie that MTV made about volleyball called “All You Got.” I would love to meet the director just to inform him that if he’s going to make a movie about volleyball, he should probably know that the libero can’t hit front row.
6. What is the best game for fighting off boredom on road trips?
Our team plays the Animal game. It’s hard to explain, but it’s amazing.
7. If you could be an animal for a day, what would you choose and why?
I would be a raccoon for sure! I think they are just the cutest things. I know people think they are filthy, but if you could have one as a pet, I’d be the first in line.
8. Describe your ideal day – where would you be and who would you spend it with?
My ideal day would definitely be at the beach. If Terrell Owens showed up, I wouldn’t complain.
9. Who is the best dresser on the team?
Jasmine Brennan. She’s classy.
10. What do you miss about home?
I miss being around my brothers. I didn’t realize how much I needed them around until I was seven hours away.
