The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Softball's Allison Stark
1/16/2017 | Softball
In the sixth of a 10-part series introducing the Ole Miss softball newcomers for the 2017 season, Monday's profile features outfielder Allison Stark.
Allison Stark | OF | R/R | 5-9 | Fr. | Riverside, Calif. (Martin Luther King, Jr. HS)
What made you choose Ole Miss?
When I visited the campus, I fell in love with the school. It felt like the right fit for me. Ole Miss has everything I was looking for athletically, academically, and socially.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
I like how the community has a college town atmosphere. People treat me like I am family in Oxford.
What is your favorite part about being an athlete at Ole Miss?
Ole Miss really takes care of us and takes pride in their athletes.
What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition?
The Grove.
Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
I have a superstition of always wearing a visor. Even if the sun is not out. It is just a part of my uniform.
Quick Hitsรขโฌยฆ
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go? Australia
What is your go-to hangout place? Any of the benches in the grove. I love to go and sit there before class or tutoring. The view throughout the grove is my favorite part.
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2017 schedule? Texas A&M
What is your dream profession/career? Sports nutritionist
Favoritesรขโฌยฆ
Movie: Elf
Band/Music group: Carrie Underwood
TV Show: The Office
Actress/Actor: Sanda Bullock
Snack Food: Popcorn
Ice cream flavor: Anything caramel
Candy bar: Reese's
Fruit: Apricot
Cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
Home cooked meal: Spaghetti with meatballs
Fast food restaurant: In-N-Out
Soda: Dr. Pepper
Place to eat in Oxford: Soulshine
Female athlete: Jessica Mendoza
Male athlete: Tim Tebow
Professional team: Dallas Cowboys
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. Additionally, fans can get a behind the scenes look at Ole Miss Softball on Snapchat under the handle, @OleMissSoftball.
