Fresno State Athletics
Up Close with Amanda Reyes
9/13/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sept. 13, 2007
FRESNO, Calif. - Amanda Reyes is a senior on the Fresno State women's soccer team. She is one of eight returning seniors on a team that won the 2006 WAC regular season championship last year. Find out a little more about her in a Q & A she did with Gobulldogs.com.
Favorite Steve Springthorpe quote: "Just get it done."
Best player I have faced: Kortney Lewis in practice.
Favorite class and professor at Fresno State: Public relations with Betsy Hays.
If I could invite any three people to dinner who would be they be and why?: 1- Alex Rodriguez because he is gorgeous. 2- George Castanza because he is hilarious. 3- Abby Wambach, it would be cool to hear her experiences and how she got to where she is now.
Favorite hobby away from soccer: Playing tennis and eating.
One place I'd like to visit: Costa Rica.
Nickname: Boot Straps.
Favorite memory at Fresno State: Winning the semi-finals of the 2005 WAC tournament against San Jose State in the last two seconds of double overtime. Other than winning the WAC title it was the best feeling. It was like a movie.
Also, passing the fitness test my junior year for the first time ever was memorable.
How did I spend my off season? Working out. I played soccer with boys because they are quicker and it improves my game.
What is playing on my IPOD? T-Pain "Cyclone."
I can't leave my apartment without my: My phone.
Before a soccer match I: I always say a prayer and always wear my white cleats and white wristband.
Favorite Movie: Hitch, I can watch that movie so many times.
If you were telling a recruit why they should come to Fresno State what would you tell them? We are a really close team and very supportive. We have a really hard work ethic and we just get it done.
