Down the Line with Stephanie Zielinski
Aug 14 | Women's Volleyball
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (August 14, 2011) - "Down the Line" rolls on today as you get to learn more about junior setter Stephanie Zielinski. Each day leading up to the season-opening tournament at Sam Houston State (Aug. 26), ScarletKnights.com will introduce you to a member of the 2011 Rutgers volleyball team.
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Zielinksi led Rutgers in assists (996) and digs (272) in 2010, looking to continue her solid play this season. Here's more about Zielinski…
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Major: Psychology and Linguistics
Favorite Athlete: Misty May
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Miami Heat
Favorite Movies: Stepbrothers, Anchorman, Up
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Song Right Now: "If I Die Young" - The Band Perry
The farthest place from home I've been is California…
My favorite memory playing volleyball is beating Seton Hall to become best in Jersey last year…
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because of the team, Coach CJ and the tri-state area…
When I was little, I always wanted to be a professional volleyball player…
My favorite thing about being part of the Rutgers family is making memories and friendships that last forever…
The most influential person in my life is Phoebe Turner from AIA…
My favorite midnight snack is brownies…
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod is Basshunter…
If I could spend a day with anyone in history, it would be Jesus…
If you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is my posters of Misty May and Kerri Walsh…
If I were a superhero, my name would be Destructo and my power would be blowing stuff up with my mind…
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be grilled chicken and mashed potatoes…
My favorite class at RU was Abnormal Psychology…
A pre-match ritual of mine is to listen to music and review the game plan…
I hate to admit it, but I love the Disney Channel…
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Italy…
If I could play any other sport at RU, it would be basketball…
To me, being a Scarlet Knight means continuing the reputation of excellence…
A secret talent of mine is looking two places at once…
My nickname is the Renegade…
My goal for the 2011 season is to make it to the Big East Tournament…
