Up Close and Personal with Katie Kruse
1/14/2003 7:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Jan. 14, 2003
This small town girl worked her way into the starting line-up in her final two years as a Terp. She proved her value to the injury plagued Terps and at times was the glue that held things together with her strength in leadership.
Do you have any nicknames? Yes, many: Kru, Kru Krap, Krapie, Trina, and Kru-dog.
Who is your favorite athlete? Michael Jordan
What is your favorite movie/TV show? Right now, my favorite movie is "For the Love of the Game." My favorite TV show is Friends.
Who is your favorite actor/actress? My favorite actor is Jim Carrey. My favorite actress is Sandra Bullock.
What is the best advice you have ever received? Let people see the beauty of your soul...
What is your favorite meal? Anything that is home cooking from the farm.
If you could have a shopping spree anywhere, where would you shop? Jcrew and Target
What is your most embarrassing moment? I don't remember, but I'm sure it was funny.
Do you have any superstitions? I sit in the same spot in the locker room before every game, juggle with Givens before the game, and I take at least one jog across the field at half time.
What other sports have you participated in? I played basketball and softball.
If you could have dinner with someone famous, who would it be and why? Brad Pitt...who wouldn't want to look at him all night long? And maybe Josh Hartnett...
Do you have any unusual facts? I'm a farm girl at heart.
Is there any significance behind your jersey number? My freshman year Vita had my number (15), so my sister picked 16 for me.
Who, in your life, has been your mentor/guide/advice-giver? My parents and my siblings.
