Bruins named top Aggie
Utah Statesman: How does it feel to be named the Big West softball co-pitcher of the week?
Jill Bruins: It’s pretty much for the team. I didn’t do that much, the team did. It feels good.
US: What did you do in preparation for this season?
JB: I just started pitching after Christmas. I’ve been working really hard with the pitcher and the coaches. Every day, we come a half hour before practice so we can throw more.
US: What are your expectations for the season?
JB: We have the potential to play really well. We just have to play more consistently. I think we’ll be fine.
US: You are a freshman from Washington. Why did you decide to come to Utah State?
JB: I really liked the environment – all the girls were really fun. I liked the coaching staff.
US: How do you like it here so far?
JB: I like it. The snow is a little extreme, but I really like it. I’m from a small town, too.
US: How long have you been playing softball and how did you initially get involved with the sport?
JB: I’ve been playing T-ball since I was in first grade, and I started playing competitively in seventh grade, so I grew up with it. My dad is an athlete so he got me into it.
US: Besides softball, what are your other hobbies?
JB: There’s not much to do. Softball is pretty much a 24-hour a day commitment.
US: What are you majoring in?
JB: I haven’t decided. I’m thinking of marketing right now.
US: Who is your role model and why?
JB: One of my old coaches, because she taught me how to play the game and how to know the game.
US: You’ve won two games and you picked up your first save of the season against the four-time defending Big West champions, how was that?
JB: It felt pretty good. The defense really stood behind me.
US: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
JB: Venice, because of the waterways and because it’s an old city.
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