Laura Simpson, Outside Hitter
Color – Pink, Black, Green.
Athlete – Ian Thorpe
Movie – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Television show – Law and Order, SVU
Book – On the road, by Jack Keroak
Dessert – Apple Pie
Place to eat in Iowa City – 3 Samurai
Class at Iowa – International health, Italian
Which TV reality show could you see yourself on? The Restaurant.
What players on your team make you laugh? All of them
Best thing about being a Hawkeye – getting to do what I love, with 100% support
Before each match what do you do? Brush my teeth
What’s in your CD player right now? Mixed CD Eryka Badu, Maxwell, Kanye West…
What is your dream job? United Nations field agent, (department of conflict resolution)
Do you have any pet peeves? Ball carts that only have a few balls in it. Why can’t we just fill one up completely???
Is there a food that you crave during volleyball season? Orange juice and salt and vinegar chips
Most frequently dialed number on my cell phone – my sister in California
On a long trip, would you rather drive or ride? Ride, I like to sleep.
What is your worst habit? I never replace the toilet paper; I just leave the empty one on the holder and place the new one beside it.
What is your favorite accessory? Hats and scarves.
If you could bring one thing from your home town, what would it be? My family
One thing I have to do in my lifetime – have some money and not be broke all the time.
What is the most memorable match that you played in at Iowa? Beating Michigan State this year
What is one of your favorite memories you’ll take from your experience as an Iowa volleyball player? Spending time before any match in the locker room with my girls!!