Meet softball outfielder Ashley Gilson
Staff Reporter Matthew Valinski sat down with sophomore Ashley Gilson of the CMU softball team to find out what people wouldn’t know about her by watching her on the diamond.
Matt Valinski: When you were growing up, what did you want to become? Ashley Gilson: I think I wanted to become a teacher.
MV: Do you have a sports idol growing up? AG: In the past five years, Curtis Granderson was my idol. He is still my favorite, but he is a Yankee, so it is a little different.
MV: If you could schedule a game against any team in the country, who would you want to schedule? AG: The University of Florida. I’m a big fan of Florida, Florida football and all that.
MV: So who was your favorite college football player this past season? AG: Um ... probably Tim Tebow.
MV: Do you have any nicknames? AG: Yeah, I have Ash, Gil, Gilly.
MV: Do you have any phobias? AG: I don’t like flying — I hate flying. A lot of the girls don’t like flying, but I absolutely hate it.
MV: What is your favorite thing to do outside of softball? AG: Just hang out with my teammates, have fun and go out to eat. We watch TV shows a lot.
MV: What would be a perfect meal for you? AG: That is hard for me because I do like food. Probably tacos, I love Taco Bell. Although I don’t want the tacos from Taco Bell, I want homemade.
MV: If there is a movie made about your life, who do you want to star as you? AG: Sandra Bullock because she is sweet.
MV: If you could go on vacation anywhere, where would you pick? AG: Probably Hawaii because the ocean is pure blue and is so pretty.
MV: Do you have a favorite TV show? AG: I have a lot, but probably Grey’s Anatomy.
