April 28, 2008

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Freshman Sam Fish is the eighth and final Falcon returnee to spread her wings letting Falcon fans get to know her better. Fish is a North Branch, Michigan native, majoring in sport management and marketing. She was named to the All-Mid American Freshman team, the BGSU volleyball Rookie of the Year and to the Holiday Inn Buena Park Titan Classic All-Tournament Team. Fish played in all 31 matches, starting 26 matches leading the team with 1,101 assists and 45 service aces, averaging 10.49 assists per game. She dished out a career high 75 assists against Eastern Michigan (10/13/07) and served up a career high eight service aces against Buffalo (10/6/07). Fish recorded 26 straight double-digit assist performances and tallied five double-doubles, including a career high 15 digs against Kent State (11/3/07). She terminated a career high eight kills against Akron (10/5/07) and recorded a career high .636 hitting percentage (7-0-11) in a perfect performance against Duquesne.

If you could see yourself playing another sport (and being really good at it), what would it be?
Probably softball because I used to play and really liked it.

What are two things most people don't know about you?
I'm originally from Ohio, I was born in Sandusky and lived there for 10 years. Also, I have a phobia of birds.

Where would you like to spend a week long vacation?
Playing volleyball with my team overseas!! Maybe somewhere like Brazil or Europe!

What's your favorite food? Favorite restaurant in BG?
My favorite food is anything seafood. I love Myles Pizza!

If someone were to make a movie of your life, which actress would you want to play you?
Rachel McAdams from the Notebook and Mean Girls; I love all her movies!

What is one of your biggest pet peeves?
When people assume or expect the worst in others or situations.

Who has had the biggest impact on your life so far?
Definitely my parents. They have been great role models and have guided and supported me in every aspect of my life. If it wasn't for them, there is no way I would be playing here at BG or anywhere. I love them both so much!

If you could have any job in the world, what would be your dream job?
I'm told all the time what a great singer I am so I would probably start singing and be right up there with Whitney and Celine.

What is one item that you couldn't live without?
My cell phone! I lost it at Notre Dame earlier this spring, but luckily coach found it for me! I can't imagine not having it!

What were your expectations coming into college volleyball?
I think I built it up and expected it to be this super insane experience that was going to be extremely hard to get through. I was really nervous coming in. College athletics are very demanding and hard, but it is definitely doable and instills a great work ethic and time management skills. Plus, you get a bunch of great teammates to play with and amazing experiences that make it all worthwhile.