Down the Line with Sofi Cucuz
Aug 15 | Women's Volleyball
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (August 15, 2011) - With preseason now into its second week, "Down the Line" continues as you get to know freshman Sofi Cucuz. Each day leading up to the season-opening tournament at Sam Houston State, ScarletKnights.com will introduce you to a member of the 2011 Rutgers volleyball team.
In addition, be sure to follow Rutgers volleyball on Twitter (@RUvball) and Facebook for the latest news on the squad.
Here is more on Cucuz…
Hometown: Crown Point, Ind.
High School: Crown Point High School
Major: Undeclared
Favorite Athletes: Rafael Nadal, Nemanja Vidic
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Manchester United
Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Inglourious Basterds
Favorite TV Shows: How I Met Your Mother, The Office
Favorite Foods: Watermelon and anything Serbian
Favorite Song Right Now: "Blackbird" - The Beatles
The farthest place from home I've been is Rome, Italy…
My favorite memory playing volleyball is getting third at Nationals this summer…
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because of the team, coaching staff, education, location and conference…
When I was little, I always wanted to be a doctor…
My favorite thing about being part of the Rutgers family is that I have the opportunity to be around really great people…
The most influential people in my life are my parents…
No one can believe that I can do a really good English accent…
My favorite midnight snack is a good piece of fruit…
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod is Tchaikovsky…
If I could spend a day with anyone in history, it would be Prince William and Kate Middleton…
If you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is how pink it is…
If I were a superhero, my name would be Super Sof and my power would be teleportation…
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be chicken quesadillas…
A pre-match ritual of mine is to re-tie my shoes and listen to Lil Wayne…
I hate to admit it, but I love Turner Classic Movies…
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Rome, Italy…
If I could play any other sport at RU, it would be crew…
To me, being a Scarlet Knight means to be the best athlete, teammate and student that I can be…
A secret talent of mine is that I can speak Serbian…
My nickname is Sof Dawg…
My goals for the 2011 season are to improve and learn each and every day and to be BIG EAST champs…
