Brigette Root Q&A

Senior Brigette Root embodies the team-first spirit of the Nebraska volleyball program. A walk-on to the program, she has been a valuable reserve the past three seasons at the setter position. After serving as a backup to two-time All-American Sydney Anderson and 2010 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Lauren Cook, this year notching the first double-double of her career against No. 23 Michigan in her first career start and following it up with a solid performance in a sweep of Michigan State in her second start. The Grand Island native took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to answer some questions to help you get to know her better.

Favorite TV show as a kid: Full House

Favorite pro team: Indianapolis Colts and Boston Celtics

Favorite sports movie: Rudy

Favorite meal: Breakfast, in any form. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast, oatmeal, coffee....I'm there!

Favorite vegetable: Corn

Favorite workout song: I'mma Shine (from Step Up)

Favorite class you've taken: Anatomy

What you would do with a time machine: Be more careful on my RipStick, so I would still have my front two teeth

Celebrity crush: Kirk Cousins (Michigan State quarterback)

Something a lot of fans wouldn't know about you: I was in show choir in middle and high school. I love to sing, dance, and perform!

When you're not competing, you like to: Relax! Read a book, hang out with friends, cook, be outside, or spend hours on Pinterest

Superpower you wish you had: Invisibility

Pregame rituals: Do my left side first for everything (taping, socks, kneepad, shoes), put on my warm-up at the last minute, put my jacket on the third chair and pray with Jordan and Brooke

Best friend on the team: Jordan Wilberger

Best athlete you've competed against: Some of my own teammates, especially Jordan Larson

Why you chose Nebraska: The tradition, I grew up watching this team and there was nothing more that I wanted than to be a part of it.

Best thing about Nebraska: The standard we hold ourselves to. A university and program of excellence, honesty, hard work and love. 

What you want to do after college: Go to school in Omaha for two more years to become a radiologist technician