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If You Really Knew Her... Sophomore Crystal Ross
10/18/2012 4:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Crystal Ross is a sophomore forward/center from Philadelphia, Pa.
Q: What was your favorite childhood cartoon to watch growing up?
CR: "The Rugrats" because I love Tommy Pickles and his big head.
Q: Which animated character does coach Brooks remind you of?
CR: Oscar Proud from the "Proud Family" cartoon. They really look alike to me.
Q: Who is the worst singer on the team?
CR: Toia Giggetts, but for some reason she keeps singing out loud.
Q: What makes JMU unique from other schools?
CR: The diversity of our team, classmates, and community makes JMU a great place.
Q: How would your teammates describe the way you dress?
CR: They would probably say like a "city girl." It's not easy being this fly :)
Q: Who's the funniest person on the team?
CR: Tarik Hislop. She looks sweet and innocent on the outside with her big smile, but Rik has many jokes!
Q: Which school in the CAA has the toughest environment to play in?
CR: Mmmmm... JMU! We have the best band and fans in the world. It gets really loud and hostile in our arena.
Q: What would you say to someone who's considering coming to JMU?
CR: The campus food is GREAT! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
Q: What song is on "repeat" on your iPod right now?
CR: Chris Brown, "Don't Judge Me"
Q: What was the best movie you saw last and why?
CR: "The Avengers," because the actor that plays Thor is FINE!
Q: What is your funniest Coach Brooks moment?
CR: Whenever Coach Brooks comes in the locker-room dancing is a funny moment for me.
Q: What do you love most about basketball?
CR: Being able to play in front of our home crowd
Q: What's your favorite reality TV show?
CR: "Bad Girls Club," hands down because of all of the drama, ratchetness, and the fights.
Q: If you could be any animal, what would it be?
CR: A giraffe because I think they are too adorable and they're my favorite animal.
Q: What makes JMU's pep band the best in the CAA?
CR: They are loud, hostile at times, and very supportive at all of our games. Plus, they play some of my favorite songs!
Q: What was your favorite childhood cartoon to watch growing up?
CR: "The Rugrats" because I love Tommy Pickles and his big head.
Q: Which animated character does coach Brooks remind you of?
CR: Oscar Proud from the "Proud Family" cartoon. They really look alike to me.
Q: Who is the worst singer on the team?
CR: Toia Giggetts, but for some reason she keeps singing out loud.
Q: What makes JMU unique from other schools?
CR: The diversity of our team, classmates, and community makes JMU a great place.
Q: How would your teammates describe the way you dress?
CR: They would probably say like a "city girl." It's not easy being this fly :)
Q: Who's the funniest person on the team?
CR: Tarik Hislop. She looks sweet and innocent on the outside with her big smile, but Rik has many jokes!
Q: Which school in the CAA has the toughest environment to play in?
CR: Mmmmm... JMU! We have the best band and fans in the world. It gets really loud and hostile in our arena.
Q: What would you say to someone who's considering coming to JMU?
CR: The campus food is GREAT! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
Q: What song is on "repeat" on your iPod right now?
CR: Chris Brown, "Don't Judge Me"
Q: What was the best movie you saw last and why?
CR: "The Avengers," because the actor that plays Thor is FINE!
Q: What is your funniest Coach Brooks moment?
CR: Whenever Coach Brooks comes in the locker-room dancing is a funny moment for me.
Q: What do you love most about basketball?
CR: Being able to play in front of our home crowd
Q: What's your favorite reality TV show?
CR: "Bad Girls Club," hands down because of all of the drama, ratchetness, and the fights.
Q: If you could be any animal, what would it be?
CR: A giraffe because I think they are too adorable and they're my favorite animal.
Q: What makes JMU's pep band the best in the CAA?
CR: They are loud, hostile at times, and very supportive at all of our games. Plus, they play some of my favorite songs!
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