The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Softball's Krista Jacobs
1/15/2016 | Softball
In the sixth of an 11-part series introducing the Ole Miss Softball newcomers for the 2016 season, today we get to know Krista Jacobs.
What made you choose Ole Miss?
The program is heading in such a positive direction, and I really wanted to be a part of that growth.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
I love the amazing people at Ole Miss. Everyone is so nice and kind and I love that.
What is your favorite part about being an athlete at Ole Miss?
How involved all the sports are in the university and community. Being an athlete is being a part of something bigger than yourself and I love that.
What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition?
Dressing up and going to the grove and cheering on the football team at all home games.
Do you have any superstitions that are habits before each game?
I do the same warmup routine before every game.
Quick Hits...
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go? Australia
If you could meet anyone living or dead, who would it be? Marilyn Monroe
What is your go-to hangout place? Any beach
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2016 schedule? Mississippi State
What is your dream profession/career? Kindergarten teacher
Favorites...
Movie: Titanic
Band/Music group: One Direction
TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Actress/Actor: Mark Wahlberg
Snack Food: Chex Mix
Ice cream flavor: Cookies and Cream
Candy bar: Snickers
Fruit: Pears
Cereal: Lucky Charms
Home cooked meal: Steak and potatoes
Fast food restaurant: Raising Cane's
Soda: Sprite
Place to eat in Oxford: Big Bad Breakfast
Female athlete: Ronda Rousey
Male athlete: JJ Watt
Professional team: Houston Texans
Animal: Dog
Holiday: Christmas
For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at Instagram.com/olemisssoftball. Fans can also follow head coach Mike Smith on Twitter at@msmithsb16.
