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GET TO KNOW: Georgia Russell
7/20/2015 | Soccer
Summer is upon us and in preparation for the 2015 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Soccer and the Rebel Nation a look at the players who will make up the latest incarnation of the Rebels on the pitch.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they came to choose Ole Miss as their home and family for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Georgia Russell
Jr., F/D, 2L
Tupelo, Mississippi (Tupelo HS)
Major: Accounting
1. What made you choose Ole Miss and how did you know it was the right place for you to play soccer?
I loved how beautiful the campus was. The coaching staff was very nice, it was close enough to home and I loved the recruiting class.
2. What are your goals for the season?
On a personal level, stay healthy. As a team, to make the SEC and NCAA Tournament again.
3. What is your favorite athletic memory at Ole Miss?
Hosting the NCAA Tournament first round game in 2013. Also, Coach Beebe participating in "Game On Nation" which is a team bonding event.
4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself in the accounting field with a family.
5. What's something most people don't know about you?
I don't like chocolate.
6. If you could meet anyone living or dead (or fictional), who would it be and why?
Beyonce because she is the definition of a goddess.
7. Do you have any superstitions before a game?
I tend to get to the Gillom Center hours before we have a game. I also listen to pump up music right before we take the field.
8. If you had a day off from soccer, what would you do?
Go to Sardis Lake and hang out with friends.
9. What is your favorite class at Ole Miss and why?
"Life 101" with Summer Ragsdale because she helps me get by on a daily basis.
Favorite Soccer Move: Nutmeg
Favorite Band: Beyonce
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird
Favorite Food: Fried Chicken
Favorite Place To Eat In Oxford: Ajax
Favorite Pro/Athlete: Alex Morgan, soccer
Favorite Pro Team: US Women's National Team
Favorite Sport (other than soccer): Football
