The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS Getting To Know Softball Sophomore Outfielder Brandi Virgil Sophomore outfielder Brandi Virgil moved from Houston to Ann Arbor in order to play for the Wolverines. And although she is sometimes annoyed by the chilly temperatures of the winter, she has loved her time at the university. Last season, Virgil battled a few injuries, but came back to play in 17 contests. She has scored 13 runs in her career. Nickname: "Some people on the team call me 'Texas,' because that's where I'm Recommend: "I just watched 'The Help' again. It's a really good movie. It makes me cry every time. cards. I'm always playing Texas Hold 'Em or Euchre. And being in Ann Arbor this summer, I've really enjoyed spending time outside, tubing in the river and be- ing out in the warm weather. from. It's stuck with a lot of the upper- classmen." Hang out: "Either my house or the "Pizza House. Barbeque chicken pizza. It's so, so good. seen every single season. I swear I'm going to be on that show someday. TV Show She Can't Live Without: "'Survivor.' I think I've " " Favorite Restaurant In Ann Arbor: " " "Oh my gosh, I'm a horrible chef. I just learned how to cook chicken, and that's all I eat now, because it's all I can cook. Best Meal She Can Cook By Herself: Virgil, a native of Texas, saw action in 17 games in 2012 and has scored 13 career runs. PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS fun." team locker room. We always have team movie nights in there. go on a cruise for a long time. I've been researching them all summer, trying to plan one. Just going to the Caribbean and relaxing on the boat. Her Dream Vacation: "I've wanted to " I've always looked up to my mom, Lori. She is a really hard worker. She's my hero. Role Model: "It may sound cliché, but " Major: "Movement science." " Her U-M Experience: "It has been amazing and a lot of — Andy Reid "I want to go into nursing and move back to Texas, back to the warm weather. What She Wants To Do After Softball: " Hobbies She Enjoys: "I love playing " Movie She Saw Recently She Would AnnArbor_Wolverine_PrintAd_v1.indd 1 AUGUST 2012 THE WOLVERINE 15 6/12/12 9:04 AM